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Part II of this series shows how a breakthrough discovery about how kidney stones form may open the way for new, unorthodox treatments. The discovery was made possible by joining University of Illinois’ geology and biology forces with Mayo Clinic’s urology and nephrology expertise.

This week’s research roundup features a study on therapeutic trials in adult FSGS and lessons learned for the road forward.

COVID-19 weekly news: Mayo Clinic updates masking, in-person meeting guidance; brushing off the ‘social rust’ as COVID-19 restrictions ease and how patients are now permitted two visitors at Mayo Clinic Health system locations.

Managing an outreach laboratory requires more than just sound technical skills. It also requires an firm understanding of the various financial components that affect the way a lab operates and performs in order to demonstrate, and prove, the positive financial impact of an outreach program.

This week’s research roundup features a study on how RAS mutations drive proliferative chronic myelomonocytic leukemia via a KMT2A-PLK1 axis.

Top highlights include: Mayo Clinic updates to guidance for masking, information about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for children, and an expert podcast from Dr. Poland.

When most of the world was still struggling to understand how COVID-19 would affect their lives, Atria Senior Living took steps to protect their vulnerable residents and staff.

As a specialist in Mayo Clinic’s Office of Decedent Affairs, David Barta offers his knowledge and expertise to families after the death of a loved one, helping them deal with the logistics, while also answering questions and providing compassionate support.

Top highlights include: New CDC guidance for fully vaccinated adults, talking to your children about vaccines, and dancing through complex care during COVID-19.

This week’s research roundup features a study on distinct immune signatures in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Richter syndrome.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories now offers a noninvasive approach for the molecular detection of H. pylori, with results that include prediction of clarithromycin resistance delivered within 24 hours.

This week’s research roundup features a study on myocardial histopathology in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Top highlights include: Additional insight for when the vaccine will be available for children, Mayo Clinic aims to offer more walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rochester, and how preventive screening leads to an early diagnosis of treatable breast cancer.