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Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Cushingzs syndrome (CS). Primary bilateral macro-nodular adrenal hyperplasia (PBMAH), is a rare cause of CS that is clinically distinct from the other common types of CS, but cardiac characteristics have been poorly studied. Methods: The clinical data, steroid hormones and echocardiographic variables of 17 patients with PBMAH were collected. Twenty-one CS patients with cortisol-producing adenoma (CPA) were collected as controls. The similarities and differences of clinical and cardiac features between the two groups were compared.
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Background: There are no long-term (>10 years) follow-up evaluations of the effects of handstand exercise or studies on the use of equipment for passive handstand exercise. Objective: To report a 40-year follow-up investigation of a Chinese man who has been practicing passive handstand for 40 years. Design: This observational investigation was conducted in Guizhou Province, China. Participant: A (currently) 66-year-old Chinese man who had been practicing passive handstand exercise for 40 years was followed up. Interventions: Physical and auxiliary examinations were carried out to determine the effects of long-term passive handstand exercise on the human body. Main Measures: The participant's cerebrovascular, spinal health, mental health, and visual acuity as well as the presence of facial aging were examined. Key Results: His cerebral vessels were healthy, he appeared younger than his peers, his cervical spondylosis improved, and his mental state and cognitive function were good. Conclusion: Long-term passive handstand exercise can promote cerebrovascular elasticity training and delay signs of aging. We recommend promoting this passive handstand exercise to the public.