Mayo Clinic proceedings
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To determine variables associated with difficult clinical encounters. ⋯ Most variables associated with physician impressions of difficult encounters were visit-related, suggesting some patient-related factors (eg, prior substance abuse, translator requirement) may be less relevant in pain patients. Future research should evaluate interventions designed to decrease the difficulty of encounters and determine their effect on patients and physicians.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Jan 2025
Prevalence and Incidence of Type 1 Brugada Pattern: A 30-Year Experience at Mayo Clinic.
To identify the incidence and prevalence of type 1 Brugada pattern at Mayo Clinic during 30 years. ⋯ The incidence of type 1 Brugada pattern at Mayo Clinic has increased during 3 decades. The prevalence of type 1 Brugada pattern in the United States is higher than previously reported. Type 1 Brugada pattern in Black and Hispanic populations is more common than previously suspected.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Jan 2025
Association of Informal Caregiving and Menopause Symptoms in Midlife Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.
To assess the association between caregiving and menopause symptom burden in midlife women. ⋯ This study identified a positive association between caregiving hours and menopause symptom burden. Given the aging US population and likely resultant increases in caregiving burden, there is a critical need to address menopause symptoms and to provide support for midlife women in caregiving roles.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Jan 2025
Long Dosing Intervals of Parenteral Antiosteoporosis Medications and the Decrease in Societal Fracture Risk: A 11-Year Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.
To evaluate the relationship between different dosing intervals of antiosteoporosis medications (AOMs) and the subsequent fracture risk among patients with newly initiated AOM therapies. ⋯ AOMs with long dosing intervals not only increased adherence but also associated with the decrease in subsequent fracture risk at a nationwide scale.