EXACT Sciences Corp. had signed a licensing agreement with the Mayo Clinic Rochester. The licensing agreement gives the company rights to discoveries made by David Ahlquist of the Mayo Clinic. The licensed patents cover advances in sample processing, testing and data analysis associated with noninvasive, stool-based DNA screening for colon cancer.

Neurologist John Noseworthy was appointed to become CEO of the Mayo Clinic system, taking the reins at the research-oriented integrated provider facing major financial hurdles. Noseworthy, 57, will take on the new role in late November when Denis Cortese retires as president and CEO of the integrated system. Noseworthy was chairman of Mayo Clinic's Neurology Department from 1997 to 2006 and currently serves as the medical director of the Mayo Clinic's Development Department. He is also vice chairman of the Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota.

Mayo Clinic Rochester and Microsoft Corporation announced the launch of Mayo Clinic Health Manager, a privacy-and security-enhanced free online application that provides people with a place to store medical information and receive real-time individualized health guidance and recommendations based on the clinical expertise of Mayo Clinic. This interactive functionality extends the capabilities of traditional personal health records, using an individual's health information to generate customized recommendations on which they can act to help them better manage their health and the health of their families. People can organize health information for multiple family members, access the information from a single location, and proactively manage their health with the individualized guidance. Powered by Microsoft HealthVault, Mayo Clinic Health Manager allows users to store copies of their health records obtained from their providers, health plans, pharmacies, schools, government or employers; upload information from home health devices such as blood glucose monitors and digital scales; and share information with caregivers. The service provides access to products and services that help improve their health. It uses this information to deliver reminders and recommendations specific to each family member's life stage and health status. As users enter more personal health information, Mayo Clinic Health Manager delivers more specific and customized recommendations. In its initial offering, Mayo Clinic Health Manager will include tools and features that help manage: pediatric wellness, immunizations, adult wellness, pregnancy and asthma. Additional features will be incorporated in the upcoming months that will help users manage Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. In addition, Mayo Clinic and Microsoft will work to add new functionality and health guidance.