A sporadic case of pneumonia due to legionnaires disease.

abstract：:The toxic shock syndrome has only recently been described. Eleven female patients aged 13 to 43 years (median 17) with toxic shock syndrome have been seen at the Mayo Clinic since August 1975. One patient died. Seven patients had one or more recurrences. As previously described, the syndrome was often life-threatening...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： McKenna UG,Meadows JA 3rd,Brewer NS,Wilson WR,Perrault J

更新日期：1980-11-01 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：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：:Coronary artery fistulas are infrequently encountered vascular communications that are either congenital or due to cardiac trauma. Most patients with these anomalies are asymptomatic, but late complications can occur and include congestive heart failure, myocardial ischemia, arrhythmias, and endocarditis. Therefore, m...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Harris WO,Andrews JC,Nichols DA,Holmes DR Jr

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：:A series of 58 operations on 56 patients, in whom a branch of the superficial temporal artery was anastomosed to a branch of the middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA bypass or Yasargil procedure), is reviewed. These operations were performed chiefly for occlussions or for inaccessible stenotic lesions of the internal carot...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Sundt TM Jr,Siekert RG,Piepgras DG,Sharbrough FW,Houser OW

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As alternatives to transurethral resection of the prostate for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, various types of laser prostatectomy-most notably, neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) and potassium titanyl phosphate laser procedures-have proved to be associated with considerably less morbidity (for exampl...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kabalin JN,Gilling PJ,Fraundorfer MR

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：:During the past 20 years, the diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy have improved considerably. With the current diagnostic modalities, patients at risk for ectopic pregnancy can be followed expectantly, and the diagnosis can be made within a few days of the time of anticipated menses. An enhanced understanding...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Ory SJ

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old man sought medical assistance because of recurrent nonconvulsive status epilepticus without a history of prior seizure activity. Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid disclosed leptomeningeal cancer. To our knowledge, the association of partial complex status epilepticus and leptomeningeal cancer has no...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Broderick JP,Cascino TL

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction is not widely recognized. Unlike in pelvic floor disorders caused by relaxed muscles (eg, pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence, both of which often are identified readily), women affected by nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction may present with a broad range of nonspecific...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Faubion SS,Shuster LT,Bharucha AE

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine how often unnecessary resting echocardiograms that are "not recommended" by clinical practice guidelines are performed in patients with stable chest pain and normal resting electrocardiograms (ECGs). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospective search of electronic medical records of all ou...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Gibbons RJ,Carryer D,Liu H,Brady PA,Askew JW,Hodge D,Ammash N,Ebbert JO,Roger VL

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether a diet of high saturated fat and avoidance of starch (HSF-SA) results in weight loss without adverse effects on serum lipids in obese nondiabetic patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-three patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease participated in a prospective 6-week trial at...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hays JH,DiSabatino A,Gorman RT,Vincent S,Stillabower ME

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study of 10 patients who underwent liver transplantation and 10 patients who underwent cholecystectomy, we analyzed the postoperative analgesic requirements and the resultant plasma morphine concentrations. Analgesia was more intense, with less medication, and the plasma morphine concentration was sig...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Eisenach JC,Plevak DJ,Van Dyke RA,Southorn PA,Danielson DR,Krom RA,Nagorney DM,Rettke SR

更新日期：1989-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To document our evolving surgical management of colonoscopic perforation and examine factors crucial to the improvement of patient care. DESIGN:We conducted a computer-based retrospective analysis of medical records (1980 through 1995). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Among 57,028 colonoscopic procedures performed, 43...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Farley DR,Bannon MP,Zietlow SP,Pemberton JH,Ilstrup DM,Larson DR

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare all-cause mortality rates across the severity range of white matter hyperintensities (WMH). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between October 26, 2010, and October 5, 2017, the ongoing Mayo Clinic Florida Familial Cerebrovascular Diseases Registry prospectively enrolled 1011 diverse participants with and witho...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hasan TF,Barrett KM,Brott TG,Badi MK,Lesser ER,Hodge DO,Meschia JF

更新日期：2019-03-01 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 estimate the magnitude of association between intraoperative hyperglycemia and perioperative outcomes in patients who underwent cardiac surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective observational study of consecutive adult patients who underwent cardiac surgery between June 10, 2002, and Augu...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Gandhi GY,Nuttall GA,Abel MD,Mullany CJ,Schaff HV,Williams BA,Schrader LM,Rizza RA,McMahon MM

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To map the occurrence of amyloid types in a large clinical cohort using mass spectrometry-based shotgun proteomics, an unbiased method that unambiguously identifies all amyloid types in a single assay. METHODS:A mass spectrometry-based shotgun proteomics assay was implemented in a central reference laborator...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Dasari S,Theis JD,Vrana JA,Rech KL,Dao LN,Howard MT,Dispenzieri A,Gertz MA,Hasadsri L,Highsmith WE,Kurtin PJ,McPhail ED

更新日期：2020-09-01 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

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 gain information regarding long-term follow-up in patients with synchronous bilateral solid renal neoplasms in whom renal-preserving surgery is imperative. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We examined our surgical experience and the survival outcome, as evaluated by Kaplan-Meier and log-rank analysis, of 94 patients ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Blute ML,Amling CL,Bryant SC,Zincke H

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the usefulness of bone marrow and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examinations in identifying or predicting relapse in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) before discontinuation of chemotherapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 113 children with ALL ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hutt PJ,Sabio H,Gilchrist GS,O'Brien C

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical guidelines for instituting pharmacotherapy for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), specifically lipid management and aspirin, have long been based on absolute risk. However, lipid management in the current era remains challenging to both patients and clinicians in the set...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Michos ED,Blaha MJ,Blumenthal RS

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, we describe 13 cases of primary neurofibrosarcoma of the skin. The tumor presumably arises from small cutaneous nerves, is locally aggressive, and has a potential for metastasis. Characteristic histopathologic features include proliferating atypical spindle cells with slender wavy and pointed nuclei; h...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Dabski C,Reiman HM Jr,Muller SA

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this case of Sertoli cell tumor of the testis, no laboratory or clinical evidence of hormonal imbalance was present. The histologic and ultrastructure characteristic of the tumor agreed closely with previous reports on these rare tumors of the gonadal stroma. ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Goellner JR,Myers RP

更新日期：1975-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of treatment with fluticasone propionate vs placebo on bone, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function, and the eyes in patients with asthma. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 160 patients with asthma who had minimal previous expo...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kemp JP,Osur S,Shrewsbury SB,Herje NE,Duke SP,Harding SM,Faulkner K,Crim CC

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of sumatriptan on migraine-related workplace productivity loss. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial, adult migraineurs self-injected 6 mg of sumatriptan or matching placebo to treat a moderate or severe migraine within the fi...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Schulman EA,Cady RK,Henry D,Batenhorst AS,Putnam DG,Watson CB,O'Quinn SO

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00