Mayo Clinic

You may have heard about a recent first at Mayo Clinic, a total larynx transplant. What you may not have heard was what precipitated that transplant. The patient developed a rare form of cancer called laryngeal chondrosarcoma. Dr. David Lott, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist who specializes in laryngeal cancer, explains how laryngeal chondrosarcoma is treated. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3VZ5SvB

Early detection is critical in the fight against cancer. Find out how advancements in DNA testing are helping identify cancer at its earliest stages. Check out the latest Tomorrow’s Cure podcast episode now: https://mayocl.in/3xGFWgd

"If you want to provide world-class care for your patients, the only place to be is Mayo Clinic." - Nikule, a nurse in Cardiovascular Surgery/Heart Transplant ICU Nikule moved from Southern California to Rochester to advance her career at Mayo Clinic. She loves the family-oriented atmosphere, the safe community, and the charm of experiencing all four seasons. Mayo Clinic in Rochester is hosting a virtual hiring event for Med Surg RNs on Wednesday, July 17. Learn more about the event and apply to secure your interview time, here. https://mayocl.in/3xNEPeD

At Mayo Clinic, exceptional care is a team effort, and not all roles are as visible. Behind the scenes, countless dedicated professionals work to ensure every patient receives the best possible care. Every role is vital, and every person is essential. Together, we make a difference. Valmik shares how his career at Mayo Clinic has given him a purpose to better his life and skills and increase his circle of people.

We must be relentless in pursuing innovations that lead to more cures for our patients. Today Mayo Clinic announced the world's first known successful total larynx transplant performed in a patient with an active cancer as part of a clinical trial. This breakthrough paves the way for more treatment options and clinical trials to support cancer patients in new ways. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFyHsCxZ Dr. David Lott

Many laryngeal cancer patients suffer loss of laryngeal function, and their ability to speak, swallow and breathe on their own. For almost two decades, Dr. David Lott and his team at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix have been researching laryngeal transplantation. In 2016, his Larynx and Trachea Transplant Program received approval to conduct the first known clinical trial investigating the procedure — a significant step forward to making it scientifically proven safe and effective for everyone. Learn more about the procedure and meet Marty Kedian, one patient who is now getting his voice back after laryngeal transplantation: https://mayocl.in/3xNuVJW

Mayo Clinic announces a groundbreaking achievement in organ transplantation, offering hope to thousands who have lost their ability to speak, swallow and breathe on their own due to diminished function or loss of their larynx. A multidisciplinary team of doctors in Arizona performed the third known total larynx transplant in the U.S. The case also marks a medical milestone as the first known total larynx transplant performed as part of a clinical trial and the first on a patient with active cancer in the U.S. "The surgery and patient's progress have exceeded our expectations," says David Lott, M.D., chair of the Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) - Head and Neck Surgery/Audiology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. "This is a tremendous accomplishment in launching what we believe is the future for laryngeal transplantation." A paper by Dr. Lott on the case was published July 9 in the peer-reviewed medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3WcfUdU

Preeclampsia occurs in 1 in 25 pregnancies and can negatively affect the health of women long after childbirth. Scientists link these effects to faster cellular aging in the body, called cellular senescence. Right now, there are no therapies to treat senescence in women with preeclampsia. However, Mayo researchers recently found three biomarkers in women with a history of preeclampsia that, one day, could lead to the development of targeted treatments. The researchers say finding a cure for preeclampsia would, "Improve the lives of countless women and their families and transform society in ways we can't even imagine." Sonja Suvakov, M.D., Ph.D., and Vesna Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., were the lead researchers of this study. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3XQYDZb

Last year on Father's Day, Elizabeth Murphy's father had a heart attack. After initial treatment, he was transferred to the unit she works on at Mayo Clinic. This experience gave Elizabeth a new perspective on her colleagues and patients. She's deeply grateful to her team for the exceptional care they provided to her father, who is now doing well. This challenging journey brought Elizabeth and her dad closer, showing her the profound impact of compassionate care. Read the entire story and hear Elizabeth's words of appreciation for her colleagues: https://mayocl.in/4eNEr0l #Nurse #Nursing #Healthcare #Hearthealth #Heartattack

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