‘Deaths of Despair’ contribute to 17% rise in Minnesota’s death rate during COVID-19 pandemic

According to a new study published by Mayo Clinic researchers, the COVID-19 pandemic was linked to a 17% increase in the death rate in Minnesota during the first year of the pandemic compared to the two previous years.

Mayo Clinic study shows successful labor outcomes in expectant mothers using AI

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to analyze patterns of changes in women who are in labor can help identify whether a successful vaginal delivery will occur with good outcomes for mom and baby. The findings were published in PLOS ONE.

妙佑医疗大型分析发现,阿片类药物对偏头痛的疼痛缓解证据不足

根据妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic) 最近发表在《美国医学会杂志》(JAMA)上的一篇大型整合分析报告显示,阿片类药物可缓解偏头痛的证据很少,或者说并不充足。而一些较新的疗法和已被确认的偏头痛治疗方案却有中等到高等强度的疼痛缓解证据支持。

Mayo research provides insights into high-risk younger demographics for severe COVID-19

Using data from 9,859 COVID-19 infections, Mayo Clinic researchers have new insights into risk factors for younger populations, some of which differ significantly from their older counterparts. People younger than 45 had a greater than threefold increased risk of severe infection if they had cancer or heart disease, or blood, neurologic or endocrine disorders, the research found. These associations were weaker in older age groups. The study was published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic) 研究发现,COVID-19疫情增加了孤独感和其他社会问题,尤其是对于女性

新研究报告称,社交距离规范限制了COVID-19的传播,但封锁和隔离也造成或加剧了其他健康问题。妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic) 研究人员发现,在疫情期间,孤独感显著增加,友谊感也有所下降。这项于2月20日在《社会科学与医学》杂志上发表的研究还表明,疫情对女性和健康状况较差者有特别严重的不良影响。

New evidence supports ablation for heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation

Only 1 in 13 everyday patients could have participated in a pivotal international clinical trial looking at the use of catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) among people with heart failure. However, new Mayo Clinic research provides evidence supporting the benefit of ablation, and shows what the outcomes might be for everyday patients. The Mayo study will be published in Heart Rhythm Journal.

The potentially deadly paradox of diabetes management

Diabetes affects nearly 1 in 10 adults in the U.S., of these millions, more than 90% have Type 2 diabetes. Controlling blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin levels ― or HbA1c, which is sometimes referred to as A1C ― is key to diabetes management and necessary to prevent its immediate and long-term complications. However, new Mayo Clinic research shows that diabetes management may be dangerously misaligned.

New hope for COPD patients possible with in-home device

In a new paper published Feb. 4 in JAMA, Mayo Clinic researchers describe the benefits of in-home noninvasive ventilation therapy ― which includes a type referred to as bilevel positive airway pressure, or BiPAP ― for many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The team identified a number of benefits, including reduced mortality, fewer hospital admissions, lower risk of intubation, improved shortness of breath, and fewer emergency department visits.