Mayo Clinic Liver Transplant Program

10/28/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers have detected measurable changes in the brain within 18 minutes of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in people with drug-resistant epilepsy, a finding that could eventually help clinicians personalize treatment without waiting months to determine whether stimulation settings are effective.

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10/28/2026

The Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) invites healthy males over age 60 to participate in a research study. Our study, titled “Longitudinal Imaging Biomarkers of Progression in Prodromal and Overt DLB” examines whether changes in imaging and biomarkers in people with Lewy body disease match their rate of cognitive and functional decline. Healthy individuals with no cognitive impairment are needed to join the study to compare results to those with dementia.

You may be eligible to join the study if:
▪️You do not have any cognitive impairment
▪️You have a close friend, spouse, or family member who sees or speaks with you at least weekly
▪️You do not have a diagnosis of any of the following: any neurodegenerative disorder, any history of acting out dreams during sleep, REM sleep behavior disorder, parkinsonism, or hallucinations

Participation will last for up to 5 years and will involve yearly appointments at Mayo Clinic. The appointments can last up to 4 full days, and these can be scheduled consecutively or within a 2-month period. Compensation is available. For more information, please complete the prescreening survey link: https://mayocl.in/4psTCRz or contact a member of the study team at (507) 422-9792.

10/27/2026

Help advance smoking cessation research. Mayo Clinic researchers are studying new approaches that may help people quit smoking. Adults 18 years and older who smoke ci******es regularly and want to quit may qualify to participate in a research study that includes:

▪️Nicotine patch therapy
▪️Possible use of a handheld vagal nerve stimulator
▪️Potential additional treatment for participants who continue smoking after 12 weeks

Participation lasts approximately six months.

For more information, email: [email protected]

10/27/2026

What if we could measure the impact of a life lived? Your environment leaves a biological imprint.

The air you breathe.
The food and water you consume.
The places you live.
Even light, noise and social connection.

Together, these exposures make up your exposome, and Mayo Clinic researchers are studying how it may shape health and disease across a lifetime.

Learn more: https://mayocl.in/4ss6NUR

10/27/2026

When Mayo Clinic leaders identified a growing need for certified surgical assistants more than a decade ago, they faced a challenge: Minnesota had no formal training pathway for the profession.

In response, Mayo Clinic developed the state's first Surgical First Assistant Program through Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, creating a new route into the surgical workforce for both Mayo Clinic employees and external learners.

Since launching its first cohort in 2012, the program has graduated 170 surgical first assistants. Learn more about the program: https://mayocl.in/4i6QN7r

10/27/2026

Chronic stress can affect more than how you feel. It can show up throughout the body, including in your skin.

Dr. Saranya Wyles, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery, explains that changes such as dryness and irritation can be signs of how stress is affecting the body. She also emphasizes the value of healthy habits, including stress reduction, sleep and movement, in supporting skin health.

Recognizing these signals can be an important step toward taking care of your overall health.

Learn more about how stress can affect the body and what experts recommend to help find relief.

It’s not just in your neck and shoulders — chronic stress can show up in other areas too. Here are some strategies that may offer relief and help you avoid aggravating symptoms.

10/27/2026

Mayo Clinic is seeking women ages 46-60 with hot flashes and night sweats to participate in a research study. Interested participants should have a body mass index (BMI) above 30 Kg/m² or a BMI above 27 Kg/m² with weight related conditions (for example hypertension, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease). The purpose of the research study is to study the effectiveness of tirzepatide, a weight loss medication, to reduce hot flashes and night sweats, and to improve measures of vascular health and aging.

The study consists of 6 visits over 24 weeks. The study includes a medical history and physical exam, questionnaires, urine pregnancy testing, blood draws, body composition studies, non-invasive vascular testing measurement, and participation in a weight loss program. The weight loss program consists of dietary modification and an exercise program. If you agree to participate, you will be assigned by chance to receive tirzepatide or placebo.

For more information, please visit https://mayocl.in/41urItR or contact study team at (904) 953-5290.

10/26/2026

Lymphoma can come with a lot of unfamiliar medical terms. Here are a few you may hear, and what they mean.

• Pathology is the examination and testing of tissue by a pathologist. The findings help diagnose lymphoma, determine its exact subtype, determine how it may behave and guide individualized treatment.

• A subtype is a more specific classification of lymphoma based on characteristics of the cancer cells. A subtype looks at the type of lymphocyte involved and how the cells look and behave.

• Stage describes the extent and distribution of lymphoma in the body.

• Indolent vs. aggressive. Indolent lymphomas generally grow more slowly. Aggressive lymphomas tend to grow more quickly and may require treatment sooner.

• Remission means the signs of lymphoma have decreased or disappeared. It can be partial or complete.

• Cure generally means there is no evidence of lymphoma, and it is not expected to return.

Understanding these terms can make conversations about lymphoma a little easier. Your healthcare team can explain what they mean for your individual diagnosis and treatment.

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10/26/2026

Fiber is a misunderstood carbohydrate with a lot to unpack. Just look up fiber on social media and you’ll see it demonized, neglected or wildly overdone. So do we actually need to care about fiber? And how much is too much?

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10/26/2026

A Mayo Clinic study suggests that analyzing DNA in cerebrospinal fluid could provide another source of information when MRI cannot provide a clear brain tumor diagnosis or obtaining tissue through biopsy is difficult or potentially unsafe.

Learn more: https://mayocl.in/4iiwouN