Herpes zoster reactivation of phantom limb pain.

abstract：:Breast cancer is the most common noncutaneous malignancy among every major ethnic group of women in the United States. Anthracyclines and taxanes are the most active and widely used chemotherapeutic agents for breast cancer, but the increased use of these agents at an early stage of disease often renders tumors resist...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Moreno-Aspitia A,Perez EA

更新日期：2009-06-01 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 determine the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in native South Americans and identify the impact of geographic location. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:An epidemiological telephone survey of RLS symptoms involving natives from coastal and mountainous areas was performed during July 2, 2004, through Se...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Castillo PR,Kaplan J,Lin SC,Fredrickson PA,Mahowald MW

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：:Nine patients with a progressive neurologic disorder that was characterized by mental deterioration, supranuclear vertical gaze paresis, and foam cells or sea-blue histiocytes in the bone marrow are described and compared with patients who were previously described as having " neurovisceral storage disease with vertic...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Yan-Go FL,Yanagihara T,Pierre RV,Goldstein NP

更新日期：1984-06-01 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：:Ocular adnexal lymphoproliferative lesions consist of a spectrum of disease entities, including reactive lymphoid hyperplasia, atypical lymphoid hyperplasia, and lymphoma. No clinical or radiologic criteria facilitate a distinction among these lymphoproliferative lesions. The two hyperplastic processes may evolve to l...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Liesegang TJ

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the survival of a large nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (NO-HCM) cohort and to identify risk factors for increased mortality in this population. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients were identified from the Mayo Clinic HCM database from January 1, 1975, through November 30, 2006, for this ret...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hebl VB,Miranda WR,Ong KC,Hodge DO,Bos JM,Gentile F,Klarich KW,Nishimura RA,Ackerman MJ,Gersh BJ,Ommen SR,Geske JB

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：:Ulcerative colitis diagnosis and management represent a challenge for clinicians. The disguises of ischemia and acute infectious colitis continue to confound the diagnosis. The therapeutic options have remarkably expanded in the way of immunomodulators, biologics, or ileoanal pouch surgery, yet all carry potential con...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Katz S

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the epidemiologic characteristics, diagnosis, clinical features, and management of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection after renal transplantation. CMV, the major viral pathogen after renal transplantation, increases patient morbidity and mortality. The spectrum of CMV infection ranges from latent infection to...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Farrugia E,Schwab TR

更新日期：1992-09-01 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：:The monoclonal gammopathies are a group of disorders characterized by proliferation of a single clone of plasma cells that produce a homogeneous, monoclonal (M) protein. The structure of immunoglobulins, relationship of normal (polyclonal) immunoglobulins to myeloma and macroglobulin (monoclonal) immunoglobulins, patt...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kyle RA,Greipp PR

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The penicillin family of antibiotics remains an important part of our antimicrobial armamentarium. In general, these agents have bactericidal activity, excellent distribution throughout the body, low toxicity, and efficacy against infections caused by susceptible bacteria. The initial introduction of aqueous penicilli...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Wright AJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：:Essential blepharospasm is a progressive, bilateral, involuntary facial spasm. In this study, we conducted a prospective analysis of myectomy for the treatment of this condition in 21 patients. The procedure consisted of extirpation of the muscles that close the eyelids (protractors), which include the pretarsal, pres...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Jones TW Jr,Waller RR,Samples JR

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the predictors of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) by considering not only the initial features but also the pattern of evolution of the M protein during the first years after diagnosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This study consisted of 359 patients diagnosed as having MGUS...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rosiñol L,Cibeira MT,Montoto S,Rozman M,Esteve J,Filella X,Bladé J

更新日期：2007-04-01 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：:Three case reports in this article illustrate the diagnostic methods used and the treatment course encountered for many patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP). Each case addresses an aspect of DPNP: pain that appears to be refractory to initial therapy, DPNP occurring with other medical conditions, ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Belgrade MJ,Cole BE,McCarberg BH,McLean MJ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the results of laparoscopic splenectomy as a treatment for immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). MATERIAL AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective study of all patients who underwent laparoscopic splenectomy for ITP at our institution between August 1992 and May 1997. RESULTS:Of 27 patients who u...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Harold KL,Schlinkert RT,Mann DK,Reeder CB,Noel P,Fitch TR,Braich TA,Camoriano JK

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine how all-cause hospitalizations within 12 months preceding an index heart failure (HF) hospitalization affect risk stratification for 30-day all-cause readmission. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Early readmission of inpatients with HF is challenging to predict, yet this outcome is used to compare hospital ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hummel SL,Katrapati P,Gillespie BW,Defranco AC,Koelling TM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type I anti-neuronal nuclear autoantibodies (ANNA-I, also known as "Hu") are a distinctive serologic marker of small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) in patients who have peripheral neuropathies or encephalomyeloradiculopathies. A tumor antigen reactive with these antibodies has been identified by other investigators by Wes...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kiers L,Altermatt HJ,Lennon VA

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between Jan. 1, 1976, and Dec. 31, 1985, at our institution, 37 patients who had undergone prior complete surgical resection of non-small-cell lung cancer received definitive thoracic radiation therapy (TRT) for locally recurrent disease. Of the 37 recurrences, 33 were in the pulmonary parenchyma or the hilar, mediast...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Shaw EG,Brindle JS,Creagan ET,Foote RL,Trastek VF,Buskirk SJ

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) is a relatively indolent hematologic malignant disease that, despite a good response to nonaggressive orally administered chemotherapy, currently remains incurable. The overall median duration of survival is more than 5 years, and the presence of anemia or thrombocytopenia a...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Tefferi A,Phyliky RL

更新日期：1992-04-01 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：:Forty cases of focal sclerosing glomerulonephropathy with nephrotic syndrome or proteinuria were studied retrospectively in regard to clinical presentation, response to steroid therapy and clinical course, and histopathology of the lesion. Morphologically there was a focal segmental and global sclerosis with subendot...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Velosa JA,Donadio JV Jr,Holley KE

更新日期：1975-03-01 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：:An inexpensive and reproducible model to help in developing the technical skills for, and to investigate experimentally, a microvascular anastomosis resembling the superficial temporal-middle cerebral artery bypass is described. The model is used to illustrate the important principles of microvascular surgery. Using a...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rosenbaum TJ,Sundt TM Jr

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sympathetic nervous system plays a key role in regulating arterial blood pressure in humans. This review provides an overview of sympathetic neural control of the circulation and discusses the changes that occur in various disease states, including hypertension, heart failure, and obstructive sleep apnea. It focus...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Charkoudian N,Rabbitts JA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Risk stratification and risk-benefit ratios are extremely important in guiding patient-physician interactions as well as patient and family counseling. Risks associated with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty are (1) compromise of the vessel lumen or vessel integrity, (2) unsuccessful procedure, and (3) re...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Holmes DR Jr

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00