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Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that chemical signals produced by gut bacteria work together to control intestinal movement. The findings expand scientists' understanding of how the gut microbiome communicates with the body and point to a potential new direction for microbiome-based treatments: restoring combinations of microbial signals rather than targeting a single microbe or molecule. The strategy could have implications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, a chronic condition marked by abdominal pain and constipation. Learn more about the research: https://mayocl.in/4y9VpyL

Congratulations to Sara C., who recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! Read an excerpt from the nomination: “My family member was a patient of Sara’s after experiencing a serious medical emergency. We did not know if they were going to survive. Sara’s presence during those first few days was truly life-changing, not just for my family member but for our entire family. Sara was a constant presence. She was able to make my family member laugh, comfort our family when we cried and recognize what we needed during an incredibly difficult time. When we were overwhelmed by discussions about a possible treatment, Sara could see our fear. After the care team left, she took the time to explain what the treatment could involve in a way we could understand. Our extended family came to visit, and they are all still talking about Sara and how wonderful she is. When it was time for my family member to move to another area of the hospital, every one of us cried because we knew we were leaving Sara behind. For the rest of my life I will never forget her. I think about how fortunate future patients will be to have Sara caring for them and how grateful we were to have her.” Mayo Clinic is among over 5,000 healthcare organizations worldwide committed to the DAISY Award program. The DAISY Award is presented each month to an extraordinary nurse.⁠ ⁠If you know someone looking for a career in nursing, explore available opportunities today. https://lnkd.in/dcfJjrhi #Nursing #MayoClinicNursing #Career

More than 450 ideas were submitted to Mayo Clinic’s Department of Nursing AI Agent Competition. Now, five nurse-developed concepts have been selected to advance to proof-of-concept development. The finalists were showcased at Mayo Clinic’s third annual Nursing Nexus event in Rochester, where nursing teams came together to pitch and refine ideas focused on improving patient care and the workplace. The work reflects Mayo Clinic’s thoughtful approach to AI: identifying real needs, developing practical solutions, and taking the time to build, test and validate them so they can meaningfully support nursing teams and the patients they care for. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cb9ELg

As advances in blood cancer treatment help patients live longer, researchers are examining an increasingly important question: How can cancer care better address the long-term effects of treatment? Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist Gita Thanarajasingam, M.D., leads The Lancet Haematology’s Adverse Events Reporting Series, which examines how clinicians and researchers identify, measure and manage blood cancer treatment side effects during treatment and throughout cancer survivorship. The new reports also explore how symptom-reporting apps, wearable devices and artificial intelligence could help support more continuous monitoring — while emphasizing that technology must be accurate, useful, equitable and centered on patients. Learn more about the research and what it could mean for long-term health and quality of life after blood cancer treatment: https://mayocl.in/4zGP5jI

A suspected amniotic fluid embolism led to cardiac arrest shortly after Kayla Gengler delivered her daughter, Ida. Within minutes, Mayo Clinic teams mobilized extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and coordinated multidisciplinary care. One year later, Kayla returned to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with her husband, AJ, and Ida — on a day that marked Ida’s first birthday, the couple’s ninth wedding anniversary and one year since the rare obstetric emergency. Watch Kayla’s story and learn how rapid teamwork helped save her life: https://mayocl.in/4gF9bCl

Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Department of Health Abu Dhabi and Arab Hospitals Federation, is proud to announce the Advancing Clinical Excellence Summit, taking place 16–17 November at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi, UAE—bringing together healthcare leaders for shared learning, meaningful dialogue, and connection. Together, we’ll explore the opportunities shaping the future of healthcare and advancing clinical excellence across the region. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqiWP9Sn Registration coming soon!

Supporting youth mental health takes a community. As youth mental health challenges continue to affect families across the country, Mayo Clinic is supporting programs that help young people build confidence, resilience and healthy coping skills. With the help of Mayo Clinic Community Contributions grants, Pace Center for Girls in Florida and Girls on the Run Minnesota are helping girls strengthen their mental and emotional well-being. Mayo Clinic volunteers also give their time as Girls on the Run coaches. Learn how these community partnerships are meeting girls where they are with the support they need. https://mayocl.in/4zI66Kk

What happens when Department of Nursing staff from across Mayo Clinic come together to challenge assumptions, explore new ideas and imagine the future of care? That's exactly what unfolded during Day 1 of Nursing Nexus. Participants spent the day learning, collaborating and building momentum for change. And this is just the start of transforming together. #MayoClinicNursing #NursingNexus #Innovation #TransformTogether

The FDA has approved a new promising therapy for pancreatic cancer, one that gives patients the gift of time. Daraxonrasib represents a significant advance for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Mayo Clinic researchers, including Mitesh Borad, M.D., an investigator and fourth author in the phase 3 trial, and Tanios Bekaii-Saab, M.D., are helping advance therapies that target key drivers of the disease. https://bit.ly/3UCbVsM #PancreaticCancer #CancerResearch #CancerTreatment #CancerCare #ClinicalTrials

If you want to be a forward-thinking leader, coming up with a strategic plan is only the first step. On the latest episode of Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization featuring Coen A. Wijdicks, PhD, MBA, learn how to chart a course for the future and work with your team to get there. Listen to the full episode now: https://bit.ly/4iv8RIS #Leadership #TeamBuilding