Multiple aortic thrombi associated with protein C and S deficiency.

abstract：:Two patients had both scleroderma and a columnar epithelium-lined lower esophagus (Barrett esophagus). Features of Barrett's esophagus included high esophageal strictures in both patients and ulcer craters in the columnar area of one. Biopsy confirmed columnar epithelium in the lower esophagus of each patient. In thes...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Cameron AJ,Payne WS

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of objectively measured exercise capacity (EC) on early mortality (EM) after a first myocardial infarction (MI). PATIENTS AND METHODS:This retrospective cohort study included 2061 patients without a history of MI (mean age, 62±12 years; 38% [n=790] women; 56% [n=1153] white) who underwe...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Shaya GE,Al-Mallah MH,Hung RK,Nasir K,Blumenthal RS,Ehrman JK,Keteyian SJ,Brawner CA,Qureshi WT,Blaha MJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sympathetic nervous system plays a key role in regulating arterial blood pressure in humans. This review provides an overview of sympathetic neural control of the circulation and discusses the changes that occur in various disease states, including hypertension, heart failure, and obstructive sleep apnea. It focus...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Charkoudian N,Rabbitts JA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Given that patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (NDD-CKD) have a disproportionately higher prevalence of hypothyroidism compared with their non-CKD counterparts, we sought to determine the association between thyroid status, defined by serum thyrotropin (TSH) levels, and mortality among...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rhee CM,Kalantar-Zadeh K,Ravel V,Streja E,You AS,Brunelli SM,Nguyen DV,Brent GA,Kovesdy CP

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed myoclonus in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Little is known about the frequency and distribution of myoclonus in the general population. DESIGN:Descriptive study with case ascertainment through a records-linkage system. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We used a medical re...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Caviness JN,Alving LI,Maraganore DM,Black RA,McDonnell SK,Rocca WA

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the usefulness of bone marrow and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examinations in identifying or predicting relapse in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) before discontinuation of chemotherapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 113 children with ALL ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hutt PJ,Sabio H,Gilchrist GS,O'Brien C

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarize results of telemedicine evaluations of speech and language disorders in patients in a small, rural hospital and in large multidisciplinary medical practices. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eight patients underwent assessment as part of experiments with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration-la...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Duffy JR,Werven GW,Aronson AE

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of chronic illnesses commonly includes the long-term use of pharmacotherapy. Although these medications are effective in combating disease, their full benefits are often not realized because approximately 50% of patients do not take their medications as prescribed. Factors contributing to poor medication...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Brown MT,Bussell JK

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipoproteins are known to be able to transport a variety of drugs. This report suggests that low-density lipoprotein not only functions as an important carrier of cyclosporine in plasma but also facilitates transport of cyclosporine across the cell membrane by means of the low-density lipoprotein receptor. Such a mech...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： de Groen PC

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence suggests that migraine is associated with decreased productivity. This article describes the results of a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed publications that measured the impact of migraine on workplace productivity in the United States and provides recommendations for future research. A MEDLINE s...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Burton WN,Landy SH,Downs KE,Runken MC

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of aspirin and nonaspirin antiplatelet agents (NAAAs) on the performance of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT). PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:We performed a post hoc analysis of results from a clinical trial that involved 28,696 asymptomatic average-risk men and women aged 50 to 69 years i...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Bujanda L,Lanas Á,Quintero E,Castells A,Sarasqueta C,Cubiella J,Hernandez V,Morillas JD,Perez-Fernández T,Salas D,Andreu M,Carballo F,Bessa X,Cosme A,Jover R,COLONPREV Study Investigators.

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent experience with 40 patients with the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome at all Mayo Clinic suggests that traditional clinical criteria for diagnosis are often absent or invalid. Patients are younger have a shorter duration of symptoms, and often present without prior gastric surgery. Clinical, roentgenographic, and end...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Regan PT,Malagelada JR

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first 100 liver transplantations at the Mayo Clinic were performed in 83 patients, who required a total of 917 patient days in the intensive-care unit (ICU). The mean duration of stay in the ICU was 5.91 days after liver transplantation and 6.15 days for patients who subsequently required readmission to the ICU. D...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Plevak DJ,Southorn PA,Narr BJ,Peters SG

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma, blood, and urine volumes, renal kallikrein, and arterial pressure were measured in control and renal hypertensive rats in order to study the role of the renal kallikrein system in regulating arterial pressure and its relation with the alterations in water handling observed in hypertension. A decrease in kallik...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rosas R,Albertini R,Croxatto HR

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify medical practices that offer no net benefits. METHODS:We reviewed all original articles published in 10 years (2001-2010) in one high-impact journal. Articles were classified on the basis of whether they addressed a medical practice, whether they tested a new or existing therapy, and whether resu...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Prasad V,Vandross A,Toomey C,Cheung M,Rho J,Quinn S,Chacko SJ,Borkar D,Gall V,Selvaraj S,Ho N,Cifu A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is used frequently in patients with cerebrovascular ischemia. On TEE, a typical appearance of a cardiac fibroelastoma is that of a pedunculated, mobile mass attached to a leaflet of a valve. Surgical excision of the lesion may lead to resolution of the symptoms and prevent furthe...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Brown RD Jr,Khandheria BK,Edwards WD

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Restless legs syndrome (RLS)/Willis-Ekbom disease (WED) is a common disorder, occurring at least twice a week and causing at least moderate distress in 1.5% to 2.7% of the population. It is important for primary care physicians to be familiar with this disorder and its management. Much has changed in its management si...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Silber MH,Becker PM,Earley C,Garcia-Borreguero D,Ondo WG,Medical Advisory Board of the Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation.

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Waldenström macroglobulinemia is a B-cell malignancy with lymphoplasmacytic infiltration in the bone marrow or lymphatic tissue and a monoclonal immunoglobulin M protein (IgM) in the serum. It is incurable with current therapy, and the decision to treat patients as well as the choice of treatment can be complex. Using...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Ansell SM,Kyle RA,Reeder CB,Fonseca R,Mikhael JR,Morice WG,Bergsagel PL,Buadi FK,Colgan JP,Dingli D,Dispenzieri A,Greipp PR,Habermann TM,Hayman SR,Inwards DJ,Johnston PB,Kumar SK,Lacy MQ,Lust JA,Markovic SN,Micall

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the overall risk of breast cancer and breast cancer characteristics in women given supradiaphragmatic radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Medical records of 653 female patients who received supradiaphragmatic radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma at the Mayo Clinic in Ro...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Wahner-Roedler DL,Nelson DF,Croghan IT,Achenbach SJ,Crowson CS,Hartmann LC,O'Fallon WM

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current study was undertaken to assess the frequency of excessive enteric protein loss and protein-losing enteropathy in the relatively early period after the Fontan operation. DESIGN:Protein excretion was determined in 26 of 27 consecutive patients who underwent the Fontan procedure between January and ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Davis CA,Driscoll DJ,Perrault J,Greenwood DH,Schaff HV,Puga FJ,Danielson GK,Feldt RH

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased intracranial pressure can result in irreversible injury to the central nervous system. Among the many functions of the cerebrospinal fluid, it provides protection against acute changes in venous and arterial blood pressure or impact pressure. Nevertheless, trauma, tumors, infections, neurosurgical procedures...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Lyons MK,Meyer FB

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of the sequence of treatment with rituximab and/or splenectomy on time to relapse for patients with steroid-refractory immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients 18 years or older with steroid-refractory immune thrombocytopenia who underwent treatment with splenectomy...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hammond WA,Vishnu P,Rodriguez EM,Li Z,Dholaria B,Shreders AJ,Rivera CE

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoxic liver injury is defined as a massive, but transient, increase in serum transaminase levels due to an imbalance between hepatic oxygen supply and demand in the absence of other acute causes of liver damage. It typically occurs in elderly individuals with right-sided congestive heart failure and low cardiac outp...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Ebert EC

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past decade, major advances have been made in vitamin D research that transcend the simple concept that vitamin D is Important for the prevention of rickets in children and has little physiologic relevance for adults. Inadequate vitamin D, in addition to causing rickets, prevents children from attaining the...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Holick MF

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pergolide is a potent dopamine agonist and is known to have anti-Parkinson properties. We administered pergolide to patients with suboptimal control of Parkinson's disease who had a short-duration response to carbidopa-levodopa in a 6-month, double-blind study. Pergolide added to the carbidopa-levodopa regimen resulte...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Ahlskog JE,Muenter MD

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major cardiovascular (CV) risk factor and, as such, is considered a coronary artery disease risk equivalent. Although glycemic control is associated with decreased CV events epidemiologically, many prospective clinical trials have failed to conclusively demonstrate that aggressive gl...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： O'Keefe JH,Abuannadi M,Lavie CJ,Bell DS

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dural arteriovenous malformations of the transverse sinus are relatively well localized to the occipitomastoid regions and occur predominantly in women who are more than 40 years of age. The signs and symptoms, except for pulsatile tinnitus, vary and apparently depend on the presence of impaired venous drainage, which...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Houser OW,Campbell JK,Campbell RJ,Sundt TM Jr

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cataract operations are commonly performed in either a primary-care or a tertiary-care center. A plethora of information (some of which is unfounded) has been disseminated in the lay news media about the advances in the surgical techniques of cataract removal. This article reviews some of the recent concepts about the...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Liesegang TJ

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine patterns of the incidence of diabetes, hypertension, and mortality by single units of body mass index (BMI) and 5-year age groups using longitudinal data from middle-aged and older women. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Middle-aged (born between 1946 and 1951; N = 13,715) and older (born between 1921 and 192...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Peeters GM,Herber-Gast GC,Dobson AJ,Brown WJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study of 49 consecutive patients for whom a test for platelet antibodies had been ordered, tests were performed for both cell-bound and serum platelet antibodies. In cases of autoimmune thrombocytopenia (ITP), the test result for cell-bound antibody was more likely to be positive than was the test result for seru...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Moore SB,Wick MR,Richardson LM

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00