Perioperative care of the elderly patient: an update.

abstract：:Epidemiologic and experimental data suggest that isoflavones have benefits for preventing and treating some prostate disease. Isoflavone supplements may therefore be an important tool for men concerned about prostate disease, such as those with benign prostatic hypertrophy undergoing watchful waiting or those concerne...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Gaynor ML

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is a potent risk factor for the development and progression of type 2 diabetes, and weight loss is a key component of diabetes management. Bariatric surgery results in significant weight loss and remission of diabetes in most patients. After surgery, glycemic control is restored by a combination of enforced ca...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Kashyap SR,Gatmaitan P,Brethauer S,Schauer P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After menopause, women become more susceptible to periodontal disease. We believe the problem is due in large part to estrogen deficiency with resulting bone loss and inflammatory processes. Osteoporosis and periodontal disease are best diagnosed early so that treatment can be started sooner and fractures and tooth lo...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Buencamino MC,Palomo L,Thacker HL

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of medical devices requires interaction between physicians and industry that is considerably more intimate than that in pharmaceutical development. Progress in procedure-based medicine would be stalled if this collaboration were eliminated. This degree of interaction, however, creates conflicts of interest...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： LaViolette PA

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Internet can be useful for physicians, but beginning users are apt to encounter two problems: too much irrelevant information, and difficulty finding the desired information. This paper offers some practical tips that can prevent frustration and wasted time when searching for medical information on the Internet. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Mehta N

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congestive heart failure is the most common cause of death in patients with thalassemia, as chronic accumulation of iron due to regular blood transfusions leads to biventricular systolic dysfunction and death at a very young age. The quantity of iron deposited in the heart is a key determinant of outcome. Early diagno...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Jabbar DA,Davison G,Muslin AJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glomerulonephritis (GN) is a common manifestation of the antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated systemic vasculitides (AASV), which include granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis. The level of renal involvement at presentation is highly predictive of survival and should be assessed early...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： de Groot K

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A subdural empyema developed in a young man after craniotomy for evacuation of a hematoma in a sylvian fissure arachnoid cyst and the subdural space. Despite prolonged systemic and subdural antibiotic administration and a debridement of the subdural space, infection persisted, as evidenced by persistent fever, an elev...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Barnett GH,Moon HK

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary clinical trials suggest that therapeutic hypothermia might improve the outcomes of patients with acute stroke. Definitive trials are under way. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Hammer MD,Krieger DW

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ongoing outbreak of Zika virus infection that began in South America and Central America in 2014 is worrisome because of associations with fetal microcephaly and with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Here we summarize what has happened and what is known so far. As the outbreak continues to evolve, we urge clinicians to wa...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Flores MS,Burgess TH,Rajnik M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is epidemic and dangerous. Weight loss is difficult but worth the effort. Although new weight-loss drugs are available, there are no magic bullets: to lose weight and keep it off, people must eat less and exercise more. This article presents a practical approach on how physicians can help their patients lose w...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Weiss D

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients typically lose more than 50% of their excess weight after bariatric surgery. Obesity-related diseases markedly improve, reducing cardiovascular risk and improving life expectancy. Obese patients lose more weight with bariatric surgery than with medical weight-loss treatment. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Brethauer SA,Chand B,Schauer PR

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Finding the optimal combination of drugs in the correct dosages, which requires careful monitoring over time, is key to slowing the disease process and prolonging life. For most patients, treating heart failure involves correcting underlying left ventricular dysfunction, thereby slowing the remodeling process. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Basile JN

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery disease is a major cause of death in transplant recipients. PURPOSE:To review current approaches for the detection, evaluation, and treatment of coronary artery disease in transplant recipients. SUMMARY:Renal transplantation promotes the development of coronary artery disease primarily beca...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Braun WE,Marwick TH

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The neurohormone arginine vasopressin (AVP) is a promising target in the treatment of heart failure because AVP promotes congestion and hyponatremia, each of which is associated with poor outcomes. Diuretics are standard therapy for heart failure, but they have several limitations, including worsening renal function a...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Gheorghiade M

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both diabetic and prediabetic patients have abnormal vascular reactivity and should be considered to have occult cardiovascular disease. Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are particularly beneficial in diabetes because they reduce the incidence of both cardiovascular events and diabetes-related complicati...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Hsueh WA

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Annular pancreas is a congenital anomaly which, though present at birth, may cause few symptoms until adulthood. A case of annular pancreas with intermittent duodenal obstruction is described in a 49-year-old alcoholic man. Few other entities cause such obstruction. In similar cases, clinical suspicion of annular panc...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Sperrazza JC,Flanagan RA Jr,Katlic MR

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recommendations exist for preparticipation physical examinations, but there is no national standard, and the recommendations are not widely followed. The most common reasons for denying clearance to play are musculoskeletal conditions, hypertension, and visual acuity problems. Although detecting potentially life-threa...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Mick TM,Dimeff RJ

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reproductive maturation, the menstrual cycle, and the transition to postreproductive life are complex processes. Detailed understanding of reproduction underlies logical patient management. Greater understanding of physiology has brought about better control of ovulatory problems and the beginnings of a logical approa...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Cumming DC

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined by an elevated serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level along with a normal free thyroxine (T4) level. Whether it should be treated remains controversial. Currently, the best practical approach is to base treatment decisions on the degree of TSH elevation, thyroid autoimmunit...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Azim S,Nasr C

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there is still no consensus on how to diagnose hypertension, opinion is moving toward incorporating out-of-office blood pressure measurements into the process. The SPRINT trial poses potential opportunities and challenges. Simplified antihypertensive drug regimens incorporating single pill combinations are ve...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Handler J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of the immune system in the pathogenesis of beryllium lung disease has been suspected for years. The observation of cutaneous hypersensitivity to beryllium led to the development of the lymphocyte blast transformation test; the test clearly distinguishes between healthy subjects, who show little or no blast t...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Deodhar SD,Barna BP

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have documented that hypercholesterolemia is common in American children. Other studies have shown that elevated cholesterol levels in childhood remain elevated well into adult life. Autopsy studies of adolescents have also found a strong positive correlation between antemortem cholesterol levels and e...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Garcia RE,Moodie DS

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An over-the-counter at-home test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been approved and will likely be available soon. It is intended to decrease the percentage of HIV-infected people unaware of their infection (estimated at 18% of the 1.2 million people infected in the United States). Since early and ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Koval CE

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most patients with emphysema are managed medically, a small subset of severely disabled patients may become candidates for surgery. This paper discusses for the internist who works with emphysema patients the risks, benefits, patient selection criteria, and outcome data for three procedures in current use: bu...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Dasgupta A,Maurer J

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ovarian cancer can be cured if detected early enough, but usually has already metastasized when diagnosed. A family history of ovarian cancer is still the strongest known risk factor. OBJECTIVE:To identify women at risk for ovarian cancer and design a program of surveillance. METHODS:Prospective registry o...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Belinson JL,Okin C,Casey G,Ayoub A,Klein R,Hart WR,Franco K,Litt R

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When a patient reports constipation, a careful history and physical examination may identify the underlying cause. In many patients, though, no underlying cause is identified. Empiric treatment with exercise, hydration, fiber supplementation, and mild laxatives is often effective. If constipation does not resolve with...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Soffer EE

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elderly are at increased risk for dehydration and associated fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Changes in functional and mental status, medication effects, and changes in the aging renal system all may be factors. Furthermore, hypodipsia, or insensibility to thirst, may be a physiologic process of aging. These and...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Silver AJ

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with muscle diseases are often seen initially by general practitioners. This article reviews how to evaluate and manage such patients, including those taking a statin, how to interpret creatine kinase (CK) test results, and how to recognize common as well as potentially dangerous myopathies. ...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Oddis CV

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet activation is one of the essential steps in the genesis and propagation of atherothrombosis. Accumulating clinical evidence suggests that an elevated platelet count, platelet activation, and platelet hyperreactivity (defined as residual platelet activity despite antiplatelet drug therapy) may be associated wi...

journal_title：Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

authors： Kottke-Marchant K

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00