Treatment of aortic graft infection with providone-iodine irrigation.

abstract：:A recently recognized sporadic case of "legionnaires' disease" occuring in Minnesota is described. The patient, a previously healthy 58-year-old woman, became seriously ill with progressive pneumonia in the spring of 1977. Her illness was unresponsive to the usual antibiotics (penicillin and cephalothin) prescribed fo...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Keys TF

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, our aim was to test the hypothesis that colonic tone is abnormal in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We studied eight patients with IBS and eight age-matched asymptomatic control subjects, in whom tone and motility were measured by an electronic barostat and by pneumohydraulic perfusion man...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Vassallo MJ,Camilleri M,Phillips SF,Steadman CJ,Talley NJ,Hanson RB,Haddad AC

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present the results of a quality-of-life (QOL) assessment performed with the current version of the Lung Cancer Symptom Scale (LCSS) questionnaire in a large single-institutional data set of 650 patients with lung cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study group included 650 patients with pathologically confi...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Svobodník A,Yang P,Novotny PJ,Bass E,Garces YI,Jett JR,Bonner JA,Sloan JA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is an insidiously developing, adult-onset, progressive anterior horn cell degeneration with associated degeneration of descending motor pathways. It has been recognized as an important clinical syndrome since the middle of the 19th century. Despite increasing clinical and research interes...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Williams DB,Windebank AJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：: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：:Between January 1973 and October 1991 at the Mayo Clinic, 5 of 345 patients with Wegener's granulomatosis initially had features suggestive of giant cell arteritis and subsequently were found to have biopsy-proven vasculitis of the temporal artery. All five patients were older than 60 years of age and had jaw claudica...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Nishino H,DeRemee RA,Rubino FA,Parisi JE

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between physical activity (PA) and risk of mortality in a large middle-aged cohort stratified by inflammatory status. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 336,560 individuals (mean age, 39.7 years; 58% male) who underwent comprehensive health screenings were enrolled in this prospec...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Lee JY,Ryu S,Cheong E,Sung KC

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study differences in treatment outcomes between patients with chronic noncancer pain taking vs those not taking maintenance opioids at admission to a pain rehabilitation program. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A nonrandomized 2-group prepost design was used to compare 356 patients admitted to the Mayo Comprehensive...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rome JD,Townsend CO,Bruce BK,Sletten CD,Luedtke CA,Hodgson JE

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cataract operations are commonly performed in either a primary-care or a tertiary-care center. A plethora of information (some of which is unfounded) has been disseminated in the lay news media about the advances in the surgical techniques of cataract removal. This article reviews some of the recent concepts about the...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Liesegang TJ

更新日期：1984-08-01 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 determine the sensitivity and specificity of a quantitative plasma fibrin D-dimer latex immunoassay (LIA) for the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Study subjects were Mayo Clinic Rochester inpatients and outpatients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism; all had undergone quan...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Froehling DA,Daniels PR,Swensen SJ,Heit JA,Mandrekar JN,Ryu JH,Elkin PL

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the clinical responses and mediator-release profiles of an aspirin-sensitive man with systemic mast cell disease during aspirin desensitization. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We quantified the release of six mediators during aspirin desensitization. RESULTS:Although aspirin was administered cautiously with...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Butterfield JH,Kao PC,Klee GC,Yocum MW

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many patients taking customary doses of levothyroxine have slightly elevated serum thyroxine (T4), apparently normal serum triiodothyronine, suppressed serum thyrotropin (thyroid-stimulating hormone; TSH) concentrations, and no clinical symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Recent reports suggest that these patients may have a...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Ross DS

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 54-year-old man with no known cardiac disease collapsed outdoors in a small rural community. The cardiac arrest was witnessed, and immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation was begun by a bystander and a trained first responder who was nearby. The patient was moved into a building across the street for continued resus...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： White RD,Goodman BW,Svoboda MA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a woman in whom hypogammaglobulinemia and severe granulomatous cutaneous lesions had developed during childhood; subsequently, Hodgkin's disease and necrobiotic xanthogranuloma were diagnosed. This case illustrates an apparent association with disease activity and raises the question of a direct relationsh...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Reeder CB,Connolly SM,Winkelmann RK

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, national and regional health education programs have sought to increase public awareness concerning the risks of asymptomatic hypertensive disease. Such programs have fostered community screening and encouraged long-term care. As a result of these intensive educational efforts, larger numbers of perso...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Krishan I

更新日期：1979-12-01 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：:Clopidogrel bisulfate, a widely used inhibitor of platelet aggregation, is considered at least as safe as aspirin. We describe a patient who developed a systemic inflammatory response syndrome consisting of high fever, tachycardia, cellulitis-like rash, impaired liver function, and mild leukopenia after receiving clop...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Wolf I,Mouallem M,Rath S,Farfel Z

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence and temporal trends of food allergies. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We performed a historical cohort study to describe the epidemiology of food allergies among residents of all ages in Olmsted County, Minnesota, during a 10-year period from January 2, 2002, through December 31, 2011, using...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Willits EK,Park MA,Hartz MF,Schleck CD,Weaver AL,Joshi AY

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：:Parasitic diseases affect more than 2 billion people globally and cause substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly among the world's poorest people. This overview focuses on the treatment of the major protozoan and helminth infections in humans. Recent developments in antiparasitic therapy include the expansion...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kappagoda S,Singh U,Blackburn BG

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For primary care physicians, obesity is one of the most challenging problems confronted in office practice. The disorder is Increasing in prevalence despite the efforts of both patients and physicians. Treatment requires a multimodality approach that addresses diet, physical activity, and behavioral issues. Medication...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Thompson WG,Cook DA,Clark MM,Bardia A,Levine JA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) in patients with proximal, isolated de novo left anterior descending coronary artery disease and left ventricular ejection fraction of 45%. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the multicenter Stenting vs Internal...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Goy JJ,Kaufmann U,Goy-Eggenberger D,Garachemani A,Hurni M,Carrel T,Gaspardone A,Burnand B,Meier B,Versaci F,Tomai F,Bertel O,Pieper M,de Benedictis M,Eeckhout E

更新日期：2000-11-01 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：:During the 11-year period 1975 through 1985, 1,063 surgical procedures were performed on 795 Mayo Clinic patients 90 years of age or older. Preoperative conditions, surgical setting, and perioperative morbidity and mortality were analyzed in a comparison of the local residents of Olmsted County, Minnesota (N = 224), w...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Warner MA,Hosking MP,Lobdell CM,Offord KP,Melton LJ 3rd

更新日期：1990-09-01 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：: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：:The metabolic syndrome is an insulin-resistant state characterized by a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors, including various combinations of abdominal obesity, glucose intolerance, hypertension, and atherogenic dyslipidemia (elevated triglyceride values, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and small ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Johnson LW,Weinstock RS

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00