Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation revised consensus statement on the management of restless legs syndrome.

abstract：:Three patients who had coryneform bacterial endocarditis affecting a prosthetic valve are presented and 64 case reports are reviewed. Diagnostic difficulties occur because coryneform bacteria often are fastidiuos, with long incubation periods, and often contaminate blood cultures. Although some coryneform bacteria are...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Van Scoy RE,Cohen SN,Geraci JE,Washington JA 2nd

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and tolerability of weekly oral cyclophosphamide in combination with alternate-day prednisone (CP) as salvage therapy for patients with relapsed multiple myeloma (MM) after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Trieu Y,Trudel S,Pond GR,Mikhael J,Jaksic W,Reece DE,Chen CI,Stewart AK

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychosocial and spiritual factors influence a broad spectrum of medical and surgical disorders. The adverse effects of stress have been most clearly documented in cardiovascular disease. In cancer, unresolved questions include the following: Do emotional factors have a causal role in either initiating or promoting a ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Creagan ET

更新日期：1997-02-01 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：:Two cases of rare, catastrophic calcium emboli to the coronary arteries immediately after percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty are presented. Preoperative echocardiographic findings may identify patients at risk for this complication. These cases should increase the awareness of calcium emboli and lead to conside...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Powell BD,Holmes DR Jr,Nishimura RA,Rihal CS

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the frequency and appropriateness of nil per os (nothing by mouth) (NPO) orders and determine the number of meals missed because of these orders among hospitalized patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed inpatient NPO orders at an academic institution in the United States. The ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Sorita A,Thongprayoon C,Ahmed A,Bates RE,Ratelle JT,Rieck KM,Devalapalli AP,Issa M,Shah RM,Lalama MA,Wang Z,Murad MH,Kashiwagi DT

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) predisposes to the development of cholangiocarcinoma, a usually fatal complication that is difficult to diagnose. Serum concentrations of CA 19-9, a tumor-associated antigen, are frequently increased in patients with only cholangiocarcinoma. The aim of this study was to assess the ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Nichols JC,Gores GJ,LaRusso NF,Wiesner RH,Nagorney DM,Ritts RE Jr

更新日期：1993-09-01 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：:Advances in liver transplantation continue to evolve but are hampered by continued increasing shortages in donor organs. This has resulted in a high incidence of patients dying while on the United Network for Organ Sharing waiting list. Indeed, we continue to assess ways of expanding the donor pool by using marginal d...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Wiesner RH,Rakela J,Ishitani MB,Mulligan DC,Spivey JR,Steers JL,Krom RA

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Human Genome Project has resulted in a new era in the field of pharmacogenetics in which researchers are rapidly discovering new genetic variation, which may help to explain interindividual variability in drug efficacy and toxicity. Pharmacogenetics is the study of the role of genetic inheritance in individual var...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Goetz MP,Ames MM,Weinshilboum RM

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure the effect of duty periods no longer than 16 hours on patient care and resident education. PATIENTS AND METHODS:As part of our Educational Innovations Project, we piloted a novel resident schedule for an inpatient service that eliminated shifts longer than 16 hours without increased staffing or de...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： McCoy CP,Halvorsen AJ,Loftus CG,McDonald FS,Oxentenko AS

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:The Mayo Clinic experience with more than 200 bile acid breath tests was analyzed retrospectively to assess its clinical value. In patients with suspected bacterial overgrowth, the result of the bile acid breath test was compared with that of culture of aspirates of small bowel, and the test was found to have a sensit...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Lauterburg BH,Newcomer AD,Hofmann AF

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To derive risk models for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes from clinical and laboratory variables available before the procedure so they can be used for preprocedure risk stratification. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Using the Mayo Clinic registry, we analyzed 9035 PCIs on 7640 unique patients from J...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Singh M,Rihal CS,Lennon RJ,Spertus J,Rumsfeld JS,Holmes DR Jr

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association of medical knowledge acquisition with attendance at specific conference types during internal medicine residency. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:Attendance at residency core curriculum, morbidity and mortality, and medical grand rounds conferences was tracked for 195 residents who took t...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： McDonald FS,Zeger SL,Kolars JC

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first generation of multicenter randomized controlled trials of coronary artery bypass surgery vs medical treatment in the 1970s found survival advantage only in patients with left main coronary artery disease or with multiple risk factors. Over time, these results have remained reproducible and biologically plaus...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Detre KM,Holubkov R

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of health care-associated infections in the United States. The increasing incidence and recurrence rates of CDI together with its associated morbidity and mortality are great concerns. Newer treatment methods, such as narrow-spectrum antibiotics, monoclonal...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Cho JM,Pardi DS,Khanna S

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine, an episodic headache disorder, is one of the most common complaints encountered by primary-care physicians and neurologists. Nevertheless, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Rational migraine treatment necessitates an accurate diagnosis, identification and removal of potential triggering factors, an...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Capobianco DJ,Cheshire WP,Campbell JK

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is diagnosed by a clinical history of dream enactment accompanied by polysomnographic rapid eye movement sleep atonia loss (rapid eye movement sleep without atonia). Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder is strongly associated with neurodegenerative disease, especi...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： St Louis EK,Boeve BF

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To understand motivations, educational needs, and concerns of individuals contemplating whole-exome sequencing (WES) and determine what amount of genetic information might be obtained by sequencing a generally healthy cohort so as to more effectively counsel future patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From 2012 to...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Lindor NM,Schahl KA,Johnson KJ,Hunt KS,Mensink KA,Wieben ED,Klee E,Black JL,Highsmith WE Jr,Thibodeau SN,Ferber MJ,Aypar U,Ji Y,Graham RP,Fiksdal AS,Sarangi V,Ormond KE,Riegert-Johnson DL,McAllister TM,Farrugia G,

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we describe an integrated approach for detection and evaluation of solitary pulmonary nodules. Initial evaluation of the solitary pulmonary nodule includes tomography, fluoroscopy, and comparison with previously obtained roentgenograms. Subsequently, thin-section computed tomography and phantom densit...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Swensen SJ,Jett JR,Payne WS,Viggiano RW,Pairolero PC,Trastek VF

更新日期：1990-02-01 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：:Aortic valve replacement is a lifesaving measure in patients with severe aortic valve disease. In the United States, the most commonly used prostheses are the mechanical and bioprosthetic valves. With mechanical valves, long-term anticoagulation is necessary because of high thrombogenic potential. Bioprosthetic valves...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Staab ME,Nishimura RA,Dearani JA,Orszulak TA

更新日期：1998-03-01 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：:There is overwhelming evidence that racial and ethnic minorities face multiple health care disparities. Recognizing and addressing cultural and religious/spiritual (RS) values is a critical aspect of providing goal-concordant care for patients facing a serious illness, especially at the end of life. Failure to address...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Partain DK,Ingram C,Strand JJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To review the diagnostic evaluation and the clinical course of patients with pretruncal nonaneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study population consisted of a consecutive series of patients with a pretruncal nonaneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage encountered at Mayo Clinic Rochester d...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Wijdicks EF,Schievink WI,Miller GM

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To our knowledge, edema of the lower extremities has not previously been reported as a sign of a pancreatic pseudocyst. In this case report, we describe a 66-year-old man in whom such a lesion compressed the inferior vena cava and caused pronounced leg swelling. After drainage of the pseudocyst, the edema did not recu...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Browman MW,Litin SC,Binkovitz LA,Mohr DN

更新日期：1992-11-01 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