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Shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease
2023年12月16日 · With the help of the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine, Dr. Patnaik established the Telomere Biology Disorders Clinic at the Rochester, Minnesota, campus in 2017. The clinic is multidisciplinary in nature, drawing expertise from hematologists, oncologists, pulmonologists, liver specialists, pharmacists, molecular biologists and ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation for …
2021年8月1日 · Typically, pulmonary rehabilitation is provided in an outpatient clinic or in a hospital rehabilitation center, and it normally involves one to three supervised sessions per week for six to 10 weeks. Before starting pulmonary rehabilitation with patients, the health care team will: Measure exercise capacity and lung function.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Risks, symptoms and …
2016年11月29日 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a collection of serious lung diseases that obstructs airflow from the lungs and causes breathing issues. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the conditions that most commonly contribute to COPD. According to the American Lung Association, more than 11 million people in …
Minnesota Partnership awards four collaborative research grants …
2025年1月2日 · MNP is funded by the State of Minnesota and provides support for innovative research conducted by teams from the University of Minnesota (UMN) and Mayo Clinic. Totaling $3 million, this year's awards support innovative projects on cognitive aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer and pulmonary hypertension.
Mayo Clinic researchers discover link between aging, devastating …
2017年2月23日 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Mayo Clinic study has shown evidence linking the biology of aging with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that impairs lung function and causes shortness of breath, fatigue, declining quality of life, and, ultimately, death. Researchers believe that these findings, which appear today in Nature …
Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness - Mayo Clinic News Network
2015年11月24日 · November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. About 20,000 people in the United States are being treated for pulmonary hypertension (PH). Mayo Clinic in Florida is one of 26 designated Pulmonary Hypertension and Vascular Disease Centers in the country, recognized based on patient volumes, comprehensive care, family support and research initiatives. Pulmonologist Dr. Charles Burger, who ...
Breathing easier for pulmonary hypertension patients - Mayo …
2016年12月12日 · It was two years ago, on Christmas Day 2014, when Orlando, Florida resident Laura Floeckher, 47, was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), a rare disorder of the lungs affecting about 30 in every one million people. Mayo Clinic in Florida is one of 26 designated Pulmonary Hypertension and Vascular Disease Centers in the country, recognized for its comprehensive care, […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for living with COPD
2024年11月16日 · It can help to share your fears and feelings with your family, friends and healthcare team. You also may want to consider joining a support group for people with COPD, and you may benefit from counseling or medication if you feel depressed or overwhelmed. ― Mais Abdou, M.D., Pulmonology, Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Mayo Clinic Minute: Under pressure with pulmonary hypertension
2016年11月16日 · November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. Pulmonary hypertension is a disease that, because of its name, sometimes is confused with high blood pressure. But, pulmonary hypertension is different. Mayo Clinic pulmonologist Dr. Charles Burger says pulmonary hypertension means the pressures inside the lung are elevated, forcing the right side of the heart to work harder to increase blood
Frailty linked to poor outcomes in pulmonary embolism patients
2024年10月3日 · A recent Mayo Clinic study has linked frailty to poor outcomes for patients suffering from pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. Frailty is a condition that often accompanies aging and is characterized by a reduced ability to cope with acute stressors, such as illnesses or injuries.