A decade of reversal: an analysis of 146 contradicted medical practices.

abstract：:Recognizing the adverse metabolic effects of predominantly visceral body fat distribution associated with low testosterone levels, researchers have investigated the effects of androgen treatment on body fat distribution in men. This presentation reviews the results of research on acute and longer-term effects of treat...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Jensen MD

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the incidence and timing of fever in patients at risk for temperature modulation of brain injury resulting from ischemia or trauma. DESIGN:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients admitted between January 1991 and December 1994. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We investigated three grou...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Albrecht RF 2nd,Wass CT,Lanier WL

更新日期：1998-07-01 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：:Of the 355 patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) examined at the Mayo Clinic, 49 had died (9 of causes other than TSC). We attempted to determine what pattern of organ involvement occurred most often in the 40 patients who died of TSC. One baby died of cardiac failure due to cardiac rhabdomyomas, and one chil...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Shepherd CW,Gomez MR,Lie JT,Crowson CS

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin cancer has become the most common neoplasm in the United States. With early diagnosis and appropriate management, most skin cancers have an overall 5-year survival rate of 95%. Cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM), however, has a significantly higher morbidity and mortality, resulting in 65% of all skin cancer deat...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Cummins DL,Cummins JM,Pantle H,Silverman MA,Leonard AL,Chanmugam A

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and sedentary behavior, independent of exercise activity. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We included 2223 participants (aged 12-49 years; 1053 females [47%]) without known heart disease who had both cardiovascular fitness testing and at least 1 day of acce...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kulinski JP,Khera A,Ayers CR,Das SR,de Lemos JA,Blair SN,Berry JD

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The old paradigm states that the greater the stenosis, the greater the risk of cardiac events. Revascularization procedures are the only effective approach to improving prognosis associated with coronary artery disease. In contrast, on the basis of the new paradigm, the nature of the plaque determines the risk of acut...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： O'Keefe JH Jr,Conn RD,Lavie CJ,Bateman TM

更新日期：1996-10-01 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 review the association of coronary artery calcification with coronary atherosclerosis and its potential clinical application as detected on electron beam computed tomography (EBCT). DESIGN:A literature review of coronary artery calcification, coronary artery disease, and EBCT is presented, and clinical ap...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rumberger JA,Sheedy PF 2nd,Breen JF,Fitzpatrick LA,Schwartz RS

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of obesity and underweight on adverse in-hospital outcomes in pulmonary embolism (PE). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients diagnosed as having PE based on International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision, German Modification code I26 in the G...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Keller K,Hobohm L,Münzel T,Ostad MA,Espinola-Klein C,Lavie CJ,Konstantinides S,Lankeit M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoids are potent anti-inflammatory agents that play an important role in the therapy of many patients with connective tissue diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, various types of vasculitis, and complications of rheumatoid arthritis. Glucocorticoids reduce the number and ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Nelson AM,Conn DL

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assessment of a patient with binocular vertical diplopia begins with a thorough history and neuro-ophthalmologic examination. The neuro-ophthalmologic examination includes observation for a compensatory head, face, or chin position; ocular ductions and versions in the nine cardinal positions of gaze; the three-ste...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Brazis PW,Lee AG

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many misconceptions continue to persist in both the lay and the professional literature regarding the proper approach to the diagnosis and treatment of hypoglycemia. Often, patients with a symptom complex suggestive of hypoglycemia have normal levels of plasma glucose in association with these symptoms. The major diag...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Nelson RL

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the esophageal motility of patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma or Barrett esophagus with high-grade dysplasia before and after photodynamic therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this prospective study conducted between January 1998 and October 1999, esophageal motility testing of the lower esophageal...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Malhi-Chowla N,Wolfsen HC,DeVault KR

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with ectatic coronary arteries often have occlusion of the affected arteries. Because ectatic arteries are considered to have medial damage, they are normally assumed to have little capacity to constrict; therefore, spasm has not been considered a factor in the occlusive process. In two patients who had diffu...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Bove AA,Vlietstra RE

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the long-term outcome of patients presenting with synchronous lymphoma and severe liver dysfunction and to describe the outcome of patients treated with initial mechlorethamine-based therapy used as a bridge to more conventional chemotherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We reviewed the clinical course...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Ghobrial IM,Wolf RC,Pereira DL,Fonseca R,White WL,Colgan JP,Habermann TM,Inwards DJ,Markovic SN,Ansell SM,Micallef IN,Porrata LF,Witzig TE

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether the use of systemic glucocorticoids is a risk factor for community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (CA-SAB). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We used population-based medical registries in Northern Denmark to conduct a case-control study including all adults with first-time CA-SAB and ma...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Smit J,Kaasch AJ,Søgaard M,Thomsen RW,Nielsen H,Frøslev T,Schønheyder HC

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the sequence of events responsible for pressure-related natriuresis and their pathophysiologic alterations may be useful in distinguishing various types of essential hypertension of renal origin. The perturbation of a distal step in the sequence is likely to be reflected in a simple physiologic defect. F...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Romero JC,Bentley MD,Textor SC,Knox FG

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal wall pain (AWP) is a common and underrecognized cause of chronic abdominal pain. The etiology of AWP varies. History and physical examination are critical to an accurate diagnosis of AWP. Trigger point injection using either a corticosteroid, a local anesthetic, or a combination of both often gives relief of...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Sweetser S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the clinicopathologic findings in patients with Grover's disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We reviewed the medical records and biopsy specimens from 72 patients with transient acantholytic dermatosis (Grover's disease) examined at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Hematoxylin-eosin-stained biopsy specimens (from ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Davis MD,Dinneen AM,Landa N,Gibson LE

更新日期：1999-03-01 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

abstract：:In the years 1960 through 1966, vagotomy and pyloroplasty was performed for duodenal ulceration in 182 patients. Elective operation was performed in 84% of cases, and intractability of symptoms was the major indication. For emergency operations, bleeding was the main indication. Eight of 182 patients died in the posto...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Pemberton JH,van Heerden JA

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether amiodarone, as part of a strategy to achieve sinus rhythm, is safe and effective compared with a placebo or rate control drug in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) of more than 30 days' duration. METHODS:Randomized controlled trials comparing amiodarone with a placebo or rate...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Doyle JF,Ho KM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report represents a retrospective analysis of preoperative echophonocardiographic studies in 118 patients who had surgery for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning prosthetic valves. A variety of prostheses implanted in the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid positions were assessed. The most frequent prosthetic ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Cunha CL,Giuliani ER,Callahan JA,Pluth JR

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcomes of robotic mitral valve repair (MVr) by primary indication per American Heart Association guidelines for surgery: class I vs class IIa. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January 1, 2008, through September 30, 2016, 603 patients underwent robotic MVr for severe primary mitral regurgitation. M...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Maltais S,Anwer LA,Daly RC,Poddi S,Topilsky Y,Enrique-Sarano M,Michelena HI,Mauermann WJ,Dearani JA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prompt and appropriate management measures are critical in order to achieve a favorable outcome after a major overdose of intrathecally (IT) administered methotrexate (MTX). Published information available to guide clinicians in the immediate management of this medical emergency is scant. Herein we describe a 6-year-o...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： O'Marcaigh AS,Johnson CM,Smithson WA,Patterson MC,Widemann BC,Adamson PC,McManus MJ

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To verify preliminary studies on patients with melanoma exposed to β-blockers that suggested a reduced risk of disease recurrence and death. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data were obtained from all consecutive patients diagnosed as having melanoma between January 1, 1993, and December 31, 2009, at the Department of ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： De Giorgi V,Gandini S,Grazzini M,Benemei S,Marchionni N,Geppetti P

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient who had severe myalgias, bronchial asthma, pulmonary infiltrates, and eosinophilia. The findings on physical examination and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate were normal; there was no elevation of the serum creatine kinase. Muscle biopsy demonstrated an inflammatory exudate that contained eosin...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Lakhanpal S,Duffy J,Engel AG

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duodenal duplication cysts are rare malformations that characteristically manifest with intestinal obstruction. In a 50-year experience, we found a duodenal duplication cyst in only three patients, one of whom had massive gastrointestinal bleeding as the initial symptom. Six other duplication cysts (two esophageal, on...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Knight CD Jr,Allen MJ,Nagorney DM,Wold LE,DiMagno EP

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The two-column procedure for plasma catecholamine determination was adopted as a routine diagnostic test. It was found that the recovery of catecholamine added to properly preserved plasma was 65%. The most efficient recovery occurred when the water content of alumina used was above 23%. Both interassay and intra-assa...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Jiang NS,Machacek D,Wadel OP

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00