Testosterone and Cardiovascular Health.

abstract：:We reviewed the results of preoperative screening laboratory tests in asymptomatic healthy patients who underwent elective surgical procedures at our institution in 1988. Substantially abnormal results were found in 160 of 3,782 patients. All such abnormalities involved five tests: aspartate aminotransferase, glucose,...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Narr BJ,Hansen TR,Warner MA

更新日期：1991-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of psychologic distress, measured with a commonly used screening questionnaire, on 6-month morbidity and rehospitalization costs in coronary patients. DESIGN:Psychologic distress was determined by screening with the Symptom Checklist-90--Revised (SCL-90-R) self-report inventory during...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Allison TG,Williams DE,Miller TD,Patten CA,Bailey KR,Squires RW,Gau GT

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To identify the wishes of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for information, participation in decision making, and life-sustaining therapy and to determine whether these wishes are stable over time, we conducted a prospective survey (baseline and 6-month follow-up interviews) of 38 consecutive patients...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Silverstein MD,Stocking CB,Antel JP,Beckwith J,Roos RP,Siegler M

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency of fetal urinary tract anomalies and to characterize the types of such abnormalities detected on ultrasonography and the outcome of affected patients during a 15-year period at our institution. DESIGN:We retrospectively reviewed the findings on maternal prenatal ultrasound examinat...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Gloor JM,Ogburn PL Jr,Breckle RJ,Morgenstern BZ,Milliner DS

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the impact of parental leave on extending residency training and the timing of entrance into the specialty board certification examination system. METHODS:From June 3, 2005, through December 28, 2005, primary specialty board policies regarding parental leave, absence from training, and the timing of...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rose SH,Burkle CM,Elliott BA,Koenig LF

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epilepsy is one of the most common and challenging neurologic disorders affecting children. Although various modalities exist to treat pediatric-onset seizures, seizures in 25% of children who are diagnosed as having epilepsy remain refractory to available therapies. Of the 8 new antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) (felbamate,...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Jarrar RG,Buchhalter JR

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High blood pressure is a major individual and public-health issue because of its wide prevalence and associated complications. More women than men have hypertension, but until recently, women have been relatively underrepresented in clinical trials. Gender differences in the physiology, genetics, and treatment benefit...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hayes SN,Taler SJ

更新日期：1998-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine the ability of 4 published osteoporosis risk indices to identify women with low bone density. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Subjects included postmenopausal women 45 years and older consecutively recruited from US clinics, women from general practice centers in The Netherlands (age range, 50-80 years), wom...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Geusens P,Hochberg MC,van der Voort DJ,Pols H,van der Klift M,Siris E,Melton ME,Turpin J,Byrnes C,Ross P

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the risk of hospitalization and death in relation to preexisting depression and anxiety among patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). PATIENTS AND METHODS:The cohort consisted of 799 Olmsted County, MN, residents diagnosed with CVD (myocardial infarction or heart failure) from January 1, 197...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Chamberlain AM,Vickers KS,Colligan RC,Weston SA,Rummans TA,Roger VL

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature was reviewed to quantify the risk of complications related to the relief of obstruction in urinary retention. We also sought to determine whether the risk of complications is higher with rapid or gradual decompression (or "clamping") of the obstructed urinary bladder. The medical literature was identifi...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Nyman MA,Schwenk NM,Silverstein MD

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence that host immunologic function may influence the behavior of lung cancer is accumulating. Non-small-cell lung cancers are heavily infiltrated by host lymphocytes. The fact that monoclonal antibodies have been developed against lung cancer cells implies that such cells express surface antigens and are therefor...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Pisani RJ

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe three critically ill patients who displayed indirect evidence of transient corticotropin deficiency. All these patients were elderly, were poorly nourished, and had unexplained hypotension intraoperatively or immediately postoperatively. During the hypotensive episodes, they had inappropriately low plasma ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kidess AI,Caplan RH,Reynertson RH,Wickus GG,Goodnough DE

更新日期：1993-05-01 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：:The German Pflegeversicherung, introduced in January 1995, has been very successful. It has been well accepted by persons in need and by their relatives and friends, providing benefits for both parties. The insurance is financially sound and has helped to create new workplaces. ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Wahner-Roedler DL,Knuth P,Juchems RH

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy and its role in the management of a nodular goiter are clearly established. The accuracy of cytologic diagnosis approaches 95%. FINDINGS:FNA biopsy is a reasonable approach to thyroid nodules; it has decreased costs substantially because it facilitates sel...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Gharib H

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of gastric metastasis from a lobular carcinoma of the breast in a 45-year-old woman who had undergone a left mastectomy with axillary dissection 7 years earlier. At the current presentation, she had been experiencing progressive epigastric discomfort for 3 months. The initial diagnosis was early gas...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Pera M,Riera E,Lopez R,Viñolas N,Romagosa C,Miquel R

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The positive relationship between the volume of health services (hospital and physician) and health-related outcomes is established in the complex surgical treatment of cancers and certain nononcologic medical conditions. However, this topic has not been systematically explored in the medical management of cancers. We...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Go RS,Bottner WA,Gertz MA

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous spontaneous electromyographic activity and responses to electrical stimulation of the facial nerve in the surgical field were monitored in 48 patients undergoing primary removal of an acoustic neuroma. The operative and postoperative results in these patients were compared with the results in 48 patients wh...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Harner SG,Daube JR,Ebersold MJ,Beatty CW

更新日期：1987-02-01 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：:In 51 patients, the cause for pleural effusion remained indeterminate immediately after thoracotomy. Thirty-one (60.8%) had no recurrence of the effusion, and no cause became apparent during a follow-up period of from 1 1/2 to 15 years. Two patients (3.9%) died relatively soon after thoracotomy, but death was not clea...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Ryan CJ,Rodgers RF,Unni KK,Hepper NG

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the rate of and potential risk factors for bloodstream infections (BSIs) using data from the REVEAL (Registry to Evaluate Early and Long-term Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension [PAH] Disease Management) REGISTRY(®), which provides current information about patients with PAH. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Pat...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kitterman N,Poms A,Miller DP,Lombardi S,Farber HW,Barst RJ

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：: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 review recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Original English language reports were obtained through a Medline search of the National Library of Medicine up to and including 1993. The reference lists of all original reports and revie...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： DeVault KR,Castell DO

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient with a hypersensitive carotid sinus reflex and syncope may pose special challenges in evaluation and treatment. Specifically, although the finding of carotid sinus hypersensitivity may indeed indicate an exaggerated vagal tone that causes syncope, it may also be a chance association in a patient with synco...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Sugrue DD,Wood DL,McGoon MD

更新日期：1984-09-01 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：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：:Mature women often present with symptomatic vulvovaginal atrophy and vulvar dermatoses, causing noncoital pain, dyspareunia, and sexual changes. Diagnosis of these conditions can be challenging, and long-term management is required to decrease morbidity and enhance quality of life. Vaginal estrogen therapies remain sa...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Marnach ML,Torgerson RR

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00