New processes to make health and medical research more inclusive

Illustration of carotid artery stenting JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A major international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers and funded by the National Institutes of Health found that for people with severe carotid artery narrowing who haven’t experienced recent stroke symptoms, a minimally invasive procedure called carotid artery stenting, combined with intensive medical therapy, significantly lowered stroke risk compared with medical therapy alone. Traditional surgery (carotid endarterectomy) did not show the same benefit. The research is published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial (CREST-2) is the largest study…

As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving to share meals, stories and traditions, consider taking a moment to talk about something that could save lives: your family’s health history.   Mayo Clinic experts are encouraging families to use the holiday to identify these risks and take proactive steps toward prevention.  “Hereditary conditions range from autoimmune disorders like celiac disease to cancers tied to genetic mutations,” says Joseph Murray, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic with over 30 years of expertise in treating complex digestive diseases. “Thanksgiving provides a unique opportunity to notice these patterns in your family’s health and…

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