Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2020
ReviewA Universally Accepted Definition of Gender Will Positively Impact Societal Understanding, Acceptance, and Appropriateness of Health Care.
When individuals do not conform to stereotypes associated with "male" or "female," they are often ridiculed, bullied, and rejected, which leads to depression, psychological problems, and even suicide. The number of individuals who identify themselves as transgender, gender queer, or who do not conform to societal norms with respect to gender appears to be increasing. Despite this apparent increase, clinicians and health care facilities are ill-prepared to meet the needs of these individuals in a professional and appropriate manner. ⋯ We highlight the fact that the biological definition of gender remains elusive in part because molecular and biological techniques have not been available to accurately probe the development of gender identity. We therefore advocate for the importance of enhancing our knowledge of the origins of gender identity with advanced scientific tools. Enhancing scientific understanding of the biological origins of gender identity may reduce stigma and barriers to care.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2020
Observational StudyEffect of Migraine on Pregnancy Planning: Insights From the American Registry for Migraine Research.
To evaluate the effect of migraine on women's pregnancy plans. ⋯ Migraine effects pregnancy plans of many women, especially of those who are younger and have menstrual migraine and chronic migraine. Women who avoid pregnancy because of migraine believe that migraine will worsen during pregnancy, make their pregnancy difficult, and have negative effects on their child. Study results highlight the importance of educating women with migraine about the relationships between migraine and pregnancy so that informed family planning decisions can be made.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2020
Grip Strength and Depression Symptoms Among Middle-Age and Older Adults.
To analyze the relationship between grip strength and symptoms of depression, considering sex and age, in adults from 18 countries. ⋯ There was an association between grip strength and depression symptoms. For clinical practice and geriatric health professionals, assessing adults' grip strength can be used as a signal to screen for physical and mental health.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2020
Letter Case ReportsSevere Hyponatremic Encephalopathy in a Patient With COVID-19.