Alexander Fatima

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For the 8th straight year, Newsweek has named Mayo Clinic the No. 1 hospital in its World’s Best Hospitals rankings.

"Finding more cures for patients is what drives our staff to transform healthcare so that new discoveries can benefit people everywhere," says CEO @GFarrugiaMD.

Read more: https://t.co/SQ2MHaikY7

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As you get older, a protein-rich diet becomes more and more important. Protein helps prevent the loss of muscle mass that happens with aging. Foods high in protein also can support energy levels and promote overall health.

But not all proteins are the same. Learn more: https://t.co/elvSQkaSnV

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Sonya Makhni, M.D., M.S., is helping develop systems that mitigate AI bias, safeguard health equity and give clinicians tools they can understand and trust.

Learn how responsible AI can help shape the future of patient care: https://t.co/lILbrqCASL

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Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a strategy that could help chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, overcome a major barrier to treating solid tumors: Cancer cells can change in ways that allow them to hide from immune cells designed to attack them.

Learn more: https://t.co/MLVjbhD6J6

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Mayo Clinic researchers are the first to use a new radiation technique called minibeam radiotherapy to treat patients with treatment-resistant cancers in or near the skin in a clinical study. Nearly 93% of tumors shrank, disappeared or remained stable, providing a promising approach to treat difficult-to-treat cancers.

Learn more: https://t.co/s5rUZVeSZR

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Mayo Clinic announced today that its Mayo Clinic Care Network reached a 15-year milestone as a global community of more than 50 member organizations, representing 80 hospitals and nearly 20,000 physicians.

Members have access to Mayo Clinic's clinical knowledge and specialists while continuing to serve patients in their local communities.

Learn more: https://t.co/rPMyzRuka1

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Mayo Clinic Children’s in Rochester has been recognized for excellence in pediatric care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–27 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings.

Learn more: https://t.co/isNKljcbeS

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Mayo Clinic and Thermo Fisher Scientific are collaborating on Precure, LLC, to better understand disease before symptoms appear and create new possibilities for earlier detection, more personalized care and new treatments.

Read more: https://t.co/RrywtUZ4KQ

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Congratulations to Kati, who recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses!

Kati was nominated for her compassionate leadership and dedication to supporting her nursing colleagues. She consistently steps in when help is needed, guides staff through changes and takes the time to make every team member feel heard, valued and supported.

⁠If you know someone looking for a career in nursing, explore available opportunities today. https://t.co/kaK45s7HRR

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Multiple myeloma is the second-most common blood cancer, and the risk is higher among men, Black Americans and people with a family history of the disease. While multiple myeloma is not considered curable, advances in treatment may offer better prognoses.

Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains how new therapies and ongoing research are changing the outlook for people with the disease.

Learn more: https://t.co/5F7O2dk4aT

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Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a potential new approach to treating glioblastoma that could help the immune system fight the aggressive brain cancer while improving the effectiveness of existing chemotherapy.

Learn more: https://t.co/nHuxxlB9Uc

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Congratulations to Brianna A., who recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses!

Brianna was nominated for the compassion, kindness and reassurance she provided to a family member and their loved ones during a difficult time. Her thoughtful care, patience and ability to make the family feel supported and understood left a lasting impact.

Mayo Clinic is among over 5,000 healthcare organizations worldwide committed to the DAISY Award program. The DAISY Award is presented each month to an extraordinary nurse.⁠

⁠If you know someone looking for a career in nursing, explore available opportunities today. https://t.co/kaK45s7HRR

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Research advances are helping scientists better understand Alzheimer's disease, but no single study has found a cure or identified a single cause. Instead, studies like the one discovering DNA changes linked to Alzheimer’s provide important clues that may help guide future treatments.

Learn more: https://t.co/OZXvihLdDM

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A liver disease affecting nearly 30% of adults worldwide is not a single illness but five biologically distinct subtypes, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Each carries different risks for heart disease, liver failure, cancer and the need for liver transplantation.

Learn more: https://t.co/zevuS9DjxO

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BioLabs Rochester, MN is building momentum toward its September opening, with leadership in place and recruitment underway for early-stage biotechnology and health technology companies seeking to grow alongside Mayo Clinic and Minnesota's expanding life science ecosystem.

Learn more: https://t.co/c6GzoN35os

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Mayo Clinic researchers tested an approach that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help people without previous ultrasound experience capture heart images and identify patients who may have a common and serious heart valve condition.

Learn more: https://t.co/8eEGMf1upb

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Two days. Countless ideas. One shared purpose: Transform Together.

Nursing Nexus highlighted the power of collective expertise and shared ownership in driving meaningful change.

Our momentum is just beginning, as ideas move forward and staff voices help turn possibility into action.

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An estimated 192,030 new cases of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year. Mayo Clinic is advancing blood cancer care through expert diagnosis, innovative therapies and clinical trials.

This month, and every month, Mayo Clinic hematologists draw on expertise in rare and complex blood cancers and collaborate across specialties to make accurate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans. Expert in-house testing and pathology review can help improve the speed, efficiency and accuracy of diagnosis, while multidisciplinary teams determine when advanced therapies or clinical trials may be appropriate.

Through expert insights, clinical trials and collaboration across specialties, Mayo Clinic is working to advance care for people with blood cancers.

Learn more: https://t.co/RrTakQOgll

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More than 450 ideas. Five nurse-developed concepts moving into proof-of-concept development.

Mayo Clinic’s Department of Nursing AI Agent Competition highlights a thoughtful approach to AI, developing, testing and validating solutions designed to support nursing teams and improve patient care.

Read more: https://t.co/3kG2OMA1dD

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Supporting youth mental health takes a community.

As youth mental health challenges continue to affect families across the country, Mayo Clinic is supporting programs that help young people build confidence, resilience and healthy coping skills.

With the help of Mayo Clinic Community Contributions grants, Pace Center for Girls in Florida and Girls on the Run Minnesota are helping girls strengthen their mental and emotional well-being. Mayo Clinic volunteers also give their time as Girls on the Run coaches.

Learn how these community partnerships are meeting girls where they are with the support they need. https://t.co/NJjuBhgAMX