Imagine knowing your risk for disease long before symptoms appear. With early detection and targeted interventions, this knowledge could transform how complex healthcare challenges are addressed. Researchers are now leveraging genetic data to enhance disease risk prediction through an innovative tool known as a polygenic risk score. Learn more on a new episode of Tomorrow’s […]
Krabbe disease is a rare, inherited neurological disease that most commonly affects infants, but can also present later in life, including during adolescence and very rarely in adulthood, according to the NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Current clinical laboratory testing identifies individuals with Krabbe disease, but it is challenging to provide a […]
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. They described their findings in a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that described their first-in-human, phase 2 clinical trial. The […]
Experts make recommendations for federal funding of research projects over the next 10 years Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly seven million Americans over the age of 65, or 1 in 9 people in this age group, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Symptoms such as memory loss, trouble concentrating and performing familiar tasks, and personality changes start […]
Getty Images A new study has revealed a significant link between a common pregnancy complication and early heart disease in women. Researchers found that women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) were at higher risk of developing coronary artery disease at an earlier age. In addition, they found that women with these […]
Left: A circular OmicsFootPrint visualization shows genetic and molecular changes, with chromosomes in the outer ring and gene activity changes inside — red for increased activity, green for reduced. Right: A grid of OmicsFootPrints summarizes multi-omics data for nearly 700 cancer patients, with each circle representing a unique molecular profile. Mayo Clinic researchers have pioneered […]
Getty Images In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have described — for the first time — the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Their research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that about 15 million people are estimated to have one or more of 105 autoimmune diseases. The study […]
“This replicates and reinforces what we already know about sugar-sweetened beverages,” he said, “but the findings highlight their severe costs on health and productivity, especially in Africa and Latin America.” The study detailed intriguing patterns in the consumption of sugary drinks. For example, researchers found that men had modestly higher rates of soda consumption than […]
Before the COVID pandemicthe World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health, but where research was still needed to improve their surveillance and diagnosis. In 2018, “disease X” was included, which signified that a pathogen previously not on our radar […]
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve had stomach issues my whole life, and it seems like my trips to the bathroom are becoming more frequent lately. I’ve heard of IBD. What is it? What are its symptoms? What can help me if I am diagnosed? ANSWER: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that usually impacts the gastrointestinal tract. […]
