Receiving an organ transplant is a major, life-changing event. Often we think of the physical changes patients experience after transplant. Patients slowly go from being…

To coincide with American Red Cross recommendations, the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program has redefined eligibility guidelines for donors who have had a history of…

Mayo Clinic, a leader in clinical practice, education and research, joins multiple other medical facilities in research as well as clinical trials of a groundbreaking…

A key step in your journey to transplantation is getting listed for transplant. If you’re wondering how to begin, we’re here to help! When a…

Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a rare and complicated disorder regarding the loss of proteins in the intestines. The signs and symptoms of PLE include bloating,…

The Mayo Clinic app makes it simple to help others in need. Using the app’s Tell a Friend feature sends contact information directly to your…

For Jennifer Quam, an Associate Project Manager in Mayo Validation Support Services, donating blood is the same as going to work every day—it’s just something…

Being active is a very important part of Jess’s life. Golf, volleyball, and running are ways that she enjoys staying active and spending time with…

Nadeen Khoury, M.D. was a special contributor to this blog post. Dr. Khoury is a renal transplant fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Her interests include…

Let's Face it, as we grow older, one of the biggest fears we have is losing our independence. Maintaining your capability to perform the common…

Many endoscopic weight loss procedures are fairly new offerings, and as a result, many individuals have questions about the procedures and how they work. The…

Historically, success in critical care medicine was gauged using patient survival rates, with significant focus placed on early identification and stabilization of the patient's primary…