Improved preservation of facial nerve function with use of electrical monitoring during removal of acoustic neuromas.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe clinical, radiological, and histopathologic features of diffuse bronchiolar disease due to chronic occult aspiration. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We identified 4 patients encountered from July 2001 to January 2004 who had persistent respiratory symptoms and lung Infiltrates and who were eventually diagn...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Barnes TW,Vassallo R,Tazelaar HD,Hartman TE,Ryu JH

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) effects that new or current-generation cellular telephones have on medical devices. MATERIAL AND METHODS:For this study, performed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn, between March 9, 2004, and April 24, 2004, we tested 16 different medical device...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Tri JL,Severson RP,Firl AR,Hayes DL,Abenstein JP

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aerobic exercise training has been used as part of the treatment for a variety of chronic disorders, most notably cardiovascular disease. In order to determine the feasibility and utility of regular exercise after renal transplantation, the responses of 10 patients to graded exercise testing were compared before train...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Miller TD,Squires RW,Gau GT,Ilstrup DM,Frohnert PP,Sterioff S

更新日期：1987-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether primary care physicians document obesity as a diagnosis and formulate a management plan. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The Mayo Clinic primary care database was used to identify general medical examinations performed from November 1, 2004, to October 31, 2005, in a primary care clinic for obese pa...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Bardia A,Holtan SG,Slezak JM,Thompson WG

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In essential tremor and Parkinson disease (PD) tremor, administration of onabotulinumtoxinA via a fixed injection approach improves the tremor, but many patients (30%-70%) develop moderate to severe hand weakness, limiting the use of onabotulinumtoxinA in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Mittal SO,Machado D,Richardson D,Dubey D,Jabbari B

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a woman with an unusual case of thromboembolism of the mesenteric artery in whom multiple thrombi were subsequently found in the aorta and right heart chambers on transesophageal echocardiography. Further evaluation revealed a deficiency of protein C and S plasma proteins, inhibitors of the clotting system...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Onwuanyi A,Sachdeva R,Hamirani K,Islam M,Parris R

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the treatment strategies for primary and secondary management of malignancy-related pericardial effusions. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective review of Mayo Clinic Rochester charts and external records of patients with pericardial effusion associated with malignant disease who required treatment ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Tsang TS,Seward JB,Barnes ME,Bailey KR,Sinak LJ,Urban LH,Hayes SN

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate presenting signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and stage of tumor in a community cohort of women with the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We reviewed retrospectively the medical records of all women who sought primary and specialty care in Olmsted County, Minnesota, between ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Yawn BP,Barrette BA,Wollan PC

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extent of universal screening for gestational diabetes and the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) by diagnosis were analyzed in four primary-care sites. The medical records of 798 women were reviewed to identify the presence of historical risk factors, familial determinants, and biophysical attribute...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Mazze RS,Krogh CL

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the predictive value of a series of demographic and clinical variables for stroke and survival in a population after a first transient ischemic attack (TIA). DESIGN:Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was used to determine the association of various demographic and clinical factors with su...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Evans BA,Sicks JD,Whisnant JP

更新日期：1994-05-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the frequency and significance of GB virus-C infection in type 1 autoimmune hepatitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Serum specimens from 94 patients with type 1 autoimmune hepatitis were tested for GB virus-C RNA by reverse transcription and polymerase chain reaction. Serum samples from 50 normal subjects ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Czaja AJ,Abdulkarim AS,Carpenter HA,Perez RG,Persing DH,Zein NN

更新日期：1998-05-01 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：:Since first described In 1961, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a common nosocomial pathogen. Substantial increases in MRSA infections among nonhospitalized patients are being reported. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus is the most common isolate from skin and soft tissue infections in selec...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kowalski TJ,Berbari EF,Osmon DR

更新日期：2005-09-01 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 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：:Constipation is a common symptom that may be primary (idiopathic or functional) or associated with a number of disorders or medications. Although most constipation is self-managed by patients, 22% seek health care, mostly to primary care physicians (>50%) and gastroenterologists (14%), resulting in large expenditures ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Bharucha AE,Wald A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the advantages and complications of a new universal (DDD) pacemaker, we studied retrospectively the initial 38 patients who received such a pacing device. This group consisted of 27 men and 11 women whose ages ranged from 23 to 89 years. The pacemaker was the initial one for 32 patients and was the replaceme...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hayes DL,Holmes DR Jr,Vlietstra RE

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of prior duration of diabetes, glycated hemoglobin level at study entry, and microalbuminuria or macroalbuminuria on the extent and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral arterial disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We studied baseline characteristics of the 2368 participan...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Escobedo J,Rana JS,Lombardero MS,Albert SG,Davis AM,Kennedy FP,Mooradian AD,Robertson DG,Srinivas VS,Gebhart SS,BARI 2D Study Group.

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A calcium-binding IgG K monoclonal protein in a patient with multiple myeloma and asymptomatic hypercalcemia was recognized, isolated, and characterized. In addition to binding by the whole IgG molecules, calcium was bound by purified Fab fragments and recombined heavy and light chains. In a competitive binding study,...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Annesley TM,Burritt MF,Kyle RA

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable morbidity and mortality are associated with infections of vascular prosthetic grafts. Most vascular surgeons believe that once vascular prosthetic graft infections occur, any form of therapy short of removal of the prosthesis will fail. Although recent reports have noted the successful conservative treatm...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Knight CD Jr,Farnell MB,Hollier LH

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a prospective, randomized trial to study the efficacy and tolerance of long-term versus short-term treatment with recombinant interferon alfa-2a in patients with chronic hepatitis B. Ten patients were randomly assigned to a 6-month interferon regimen, and 10 patients were assigned to a 3-week interferon t...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rakela J,Wood JR,Czaja AJ,O'Brien PC,Taswell HF,Bowyer BA,Lange SM,Anderson ML,Parent K

更新日期：1990-10-01 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：:Risedronate sodium is a pyridinyl bisphosphonate effective for treatment and prevention of postmenopausal and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Some bisphosphonates have been associated with upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract adverse effects. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of upper GI tra...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Taggart H,Bolognese MA,Lindsay R,Ettinger MP,Mulder H,Josse RG,Roberts A,Zippel H,Adami S,Ernst TF,Stevens KP

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by 2 pathogenic defects, impaired insulin secretion and insulin resistance. The resultant hyperglycemia causes microvascular and macrovascular complications that increase morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus. Optimum glycemic cont...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Palumbo PJ

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eleven patients with Alport's syndrome had renal transplantation between 1963 and 1980. The mean follow-up is 6 years (6 months to 14 years). All 11 patients are currently alive. Ten have functioning grafts, and in nine the serum creatinine concentration is less than 2 mg/dl. Three patients received a second allograft...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Milliner DS,Pierides AM,Holley KE

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable advances in the diagnosis and treatment of migraine headache have occurred during the past decade, but treatment options for acute migraine attacks have expanded at a faster rate than those for prophylaxis. We describe a patient whose migraine headaches responded dramatically to sustained-release niacin a...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Velling DA,Dodick DW,Muir JJ

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