The metabolic syndrome: concepts and controversy.

abstract：:The sport of snow skiing by the physically disabled, which originated in Europe in 1935 and first received attention in the United States in the 1940s, is reviewed in terms of opportunities available, instructions, adaptive equipment necessary, and benefits provided. Persons with a wide variety of disabilities (such a...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Laskowski ER

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staphylococcus lugdunensis, a coagulase-negative staphylococcus, is being increasingly recognized as the cause of serious infections. We report 2 cases of total knee arthroplasty infection caused by S lugdunensis. S lugdunensis frequently produces a clumping factor that can result in a positive slide (short) coagulase...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Sampathkumar P,Osmon DR,Cockerill FR 3rd

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To map the occurrence of amyloid types in a large clinical cohort using mass spectrometry-based shotgun proteomics, an unbiased method that unambiguously identifies all amyloid types in a single assay. METHODS:A mass spectrometry-based shotgun proteomics assay was implemented in a central reference laborator...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Dasari S,Theis JD,Vrana JA,Rech KL,Dao LN,Howard MT,Dispenzieri A,Gertz MA,Hasadsri L,Highsmith WE,Kurtin PJ,McPhail ED

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical inactivity increases the risk of many chronic disorders. Numerous studies have convincingly demonstrated that undertaking and maintaining moderate levels of physical activity (eg, brisk walking 3 hours a week) greatly reduces the incidence of developing many chronic health conditions, most notably type 2 diab...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Chakravarthy MV,Joyner MJ,Booth FW

更新日期：2002-02-01 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：:The platelets of a patient with the Bernard-Soulier syndrome were studied by electron microscopy. The main abnormalities were the presence of giant and often round platelets, hypertrophic and frequently widely dilated open canalicular system, disorganized microtubules, and platelets with sparse or absent granulation....

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Maldonado JE,Gilchrist GS,Brigden LP,Bowie EJ

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, protracted, disabling tachycardia occurred because of low left lateral accessory pathway refractoriness and rapid retrograde conduction, most likely by a septal pathway. Conventional medications, including intravenously administered lidocaine and procainamide, were ine...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hartzler GO,Maoloney JD

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two entities of special interest in sleep disorders medicine are restless legs syndrome and periodic movements of sleep. Most patients with restless legs syndrome have periodic movements of sleep, but most patients with the nocturnal disorder do not have restless legs when awake. In both conditions, the underlying cau...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Krueger BR

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed and validated a radioimmunoassay for circulating human parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP), based on a commercial antiserum to the synthetic 1-34 fragment of PTHrP, 125I-Tyr degrees-PTHrP(1-34) as radioligand, and prior extraction of the native peptide from plasma with C-2 cartridges. We determine...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kao PC,Klee GG,Taylor RL,Heath H 3rd

更新日期：1990-11-01 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 report the long-term follow-up of a matched comparison of radical nephrectomy (RN) and nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) in patients with single unilateral renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and a normal contralateral kidney. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between August 1966 and March 1999, 1492 and 189 patients with unilater...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Lau WK,Blute ML,Weaver AL,Torres VE,Zincke H

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe current concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of brain metastases. RESULTS:More than 25% of all autopsy-proven brain metastases have a pulmonary source. Most brain metastases manifest with a combination of focal and generalized symptoms and signs. Typically, patients have subacute, progressive ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： O'Neill BP,Buckner JC,Coffey RJ,Dinapoli RP,Shaw EG

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent Mayo Clinic experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in Indochinese refugees is discussed. One hundred patients from whom stool and blood specimens were submitted for parasitic examination showed a high percentage of parasitic infection, often with multiple agents. An outline for the...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Jones MJ,Thompson JH Jr,Brewer NS

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical and bioprosthetic mitral prostheses may have many potential complications. In patients with isolated mitral stenosis and a small left ventricular cavity, low-profile prostheses are recommended to avoid myocardial impingement that can result from a high-profile valve and lead to possible left ventricular inf...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Currie PJ,Seward JB,Lam JB,Gersh BJ,Pluth JR

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an ongoing debate in the medical community regarding the effects of testosterone on cardiovascular (CV) health. For decades, there has been conflicting evidence regarding the association of endogenous testosterone levels and CV disease (CVD) events that has resulted in much debate and confusion among health c...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Elagizi A,Köhler TS,Lavie CJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that chromosomal rearrangements (CRs) can distinguish low risk of progression (LRP) from intermediate and high risk of progression (IHRP) to prostate cancer (PCa) and if these CRs have the potential to identify men with LRP on needle biopsy that harbor IHRP PCa in the prostate gland. P...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Vasmatzis G,Kosari F,Murphy SJ,Terra S,Kovtun IV,Harris FR,Zarei S,Smadbeck JB,Johnson SH,Gaitatzes AG,Therneau TM,Rangel LJ,Knudson RA,Greipp P,Sukov WR,Knutson DL,Kloft-Nelson SM,Karnes RJ,Cheville JC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the current spectrum of causes and clinical features associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We studied consecutive patients with HP diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn, from January 1, 1997, through December 31, 2002. Diagnostic criteria for HP included ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hanak V,Golbin JM,Ryu JH

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the advantages, disadvantages, practical considerations, and future developments of transcutaneous drug delivery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The physiochemical properties of the drug preparation that are factors in the effectiveness of transcutaneous transport are drug stability or volatility, use of ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Berti JJ,Lipsky JJ

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among 169 adult pathologically staged patients with Hodgkin's disease who were treated at the Mayo Clinic between 1974 and 1978, we identified four cases of second malignant lesions that developed. The median duration of follow-up after diagnosis for the entire population was 4.1 years. Of the 169 patients, 73 receive...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Schomberg PJ,Evans RG,Banks PM,White WL,O'Connell MJ,Earle JD

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) replacement therapy in hypoadrenal women improves performance, muscle protein accretion, and mitochondrial functions. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:Thirty-three hypoadrenal women were enrolled in the study from May 1, 2002, through May 31, 2003. Twenty-eight comp...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Dhatariya KK,Greenlund LJ,Bigelow ML,Thapa P,Oberg AL,Ford GC,Schimke JM,Nair KS

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thalamic deep brain stimulation is becoming increasingly popular for the control of drug-refractory tremor. Implantable cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are commonly used therapeutic modalities. Concerns exist about the potential interactions between these 2 devices in the same patient, but no experience has been...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Obwegeser AA,Uitti RJ,Turk MF,Wszolek UM,Flipse TR,Smallridge RC,Witte RJ,Wharen RE Jr

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency of pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare cystic lung disorder that occurs almost exclusively in women of reproductive age, in women with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), an inheritable multiorgan hamartomatosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study, t...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Costello LC,Hartman TE,Ryu JH

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic esophageal variceal sclerotherapy (EVS) is often used in the treatment of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophageal varices. We retrospectively reviewed the Mayo Clinic experience with EVS between 1980 and 1989 to determine the incidence of thoracic manifestations and chest roentgenographic abnorm...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Zeller FA,Cannan CR,Prakash UB

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether caffeine intake is associated with all-cause and cause-specific mortality. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a prospective cohort study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2010. Cox proportional hazards models were used to compare the multivariate-adjus...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Tsujimoto T,Kajio H,Sugiyama T

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings in patients with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and to study its association with vasogenic edema. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective review of 73 consecutive prospectively collected adults diagnosed with PRES from January 1, 2000, through ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Datar S,Singh TD,Fugate JE,Mandrekar J,Rabinstein AA,Hocker S

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peritoneovenous shunt for intractable ascites was complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulation, which resulted in the death of the patient. Attention is called to this potentially serious complication. The cause of disseminated intravascular coagulation occurring after peritoneovenous shunt is uncertain. Pati...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Matseshe JW,Beart RW,Bartholomew LG,Baldus WP

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare health care usage between suicide decedents and living controls in the year before suicide in a large representative US population. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Cases (n=1221) and controls (n=3663) belonged to an integrated health care system from January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2014. Cases and cont...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Chock MM,Lin JC,Athyal VP,Bostwick JM

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stereotactic ventralis lateralis thalamotomy can be performed in selected patients with medically intractable parkinsonian tremor and rigidity. New technology, including computed tomography-based stereotaxis and microelectrode recording techniques, provides a data base for precise localization of thalamic lesions tail...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kelly PJ,Ahlskog JE,Goerss SJ,Daube JR,Duffy JR,Kall BA

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical characteristics of hospitalized patients who died of pulmonary embolism, confirmed by evaluative autopsy. DESIGN:We retrospectively analyzed a series of autopsy cases of pulmonary embolism at a tertiary-care center for the period Jan. 1, 1985, through Dec. 31, 1989. MATERIAL AND ME...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Morgenthaler TI,Ryu JH

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcopenia is a debilitating condition that occurs with senescence. The present study places this entity in the context of life expectancy, then discusses the mechanism of muscle loss. The findings show deficits in muscle protein synthesis with advancing age and suggest that these deficits are specific to certain musc...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Nair KS

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00