Stories

This week’s research roundup features a study on CD10 (Neprilysin) Expression: A potential adjunct in the sistinction of hibernoma from morphologic mimics.

With the rise of next generation sequencing (NGS) technology, multigene panel testing is expanding so rapidly that clinical practice is racing to keep pace. And questions within genetic tests have expanded along with it, making definitive answers more challenging to come by. Experts in the Genomics Laboratory in Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology work to explain this often misunderstood technology.

Dendritic cells play a crucial role in the body's immune response. Research has shown that too few of these cells in the blood may signal a defect in innate immunity. Up to this point, however, no clinical test has been available to count dendritic cells.

This week’s research roundup features a study on changing paradigms in diagnosis and treatment of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM).

Top highlights include: how much protection do face masks actually provide, caring for older adults during COVID-19, and one man's story from being vaccine hesitant to vaccine proponent.

Patrice Brown, PA(ASCP), shares her story of growing up in Virginia and moving to Rochester, Minnesota to work at Mayo Clinic. She also shares her unique perspective of traveling internationally as COVID-19 was starting to spread.

This week’s research roundup features a study on the IFCC clinical application of cardiac biomarkers committee's appraisal of the 2020 ESC guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elevation: getting cardiac troponin right.

Top highlights include: recovering from COVID-19 at home using virtual technology, a weekly update from a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, and the opioid crisis worsens during the pandemic.

This week’s research roundup features a study on improving accuracy of myasthenia gravis autoantibody testing by reflex algorithm.

Top highlights include: Mayo Clinic model of care and research leads to favorable outcomes for patients with COVID-19, addressing disparities to prevent disease, and new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 detected.

Dr. Graham recalls how his upbringing influenced his outlook on life and discusses the power of investing in relationships.

A massive effort that involved numerous departments and experts, culminated in Mayo Clinic designing, testing and mass-manufacturing a 3D-printed mid-turbinate swab for COVID-19 testing.

Looking back on their wedding, the Bashiers feel the event was a shining example of how greater empathy and understanding can be fostered between two very different cultures via a communal exchange of customs and traditions on an intimate level.