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Leucemia de células plasmáticas primaria: experiencia en un hospital público chileno

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (1), 2019
Background: Primary plasma cell leukemia (pPCL) is uncommon, aggressive and has a different biology than multiple myeloma (MM). Aim: To report the features of patients with pPCL. Material and Methods: Review of databases of the Hematology Department and the Hematology laboratory. Results: Of 178 patie...

Prevalence of urodynamic changes with risk for upper urinary tract damage in neuroschistosomiasis patients

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of urodynamic changes with an associated risk of developing upper urinary tract damage in neuroschistosomiasis patients. METHODS: A prospective study was conducted, wherein68 patients were admitted for analysis of urodynamics, urea and ...

Fluorofenidone inhibits apoptosis of renal tubular epithelial cells in rats with renal interstitial fibrosis

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (11), 2019
This study aimed to investigate the mechanism of fluorofenidone (AKF-PD) in treating renal interstitial fibrosis in rats with unilateral urinary obstruction (UUO). Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham, UUO, UUO + enalapril, and UUO + AKF-PD groups. All rats, except sham, un...

Effects of cyclosporine on ischemia-reperfusion injuries in rat kidneys. An experimental model

Acta cir. bras; 34 (8), 2019
Abstract Purpose To assess Cyclosporine A (CsA) therapy at an intraperitoneal dose of 15 mg.kg -1 in a rodent model of non-septic renal ischemia. Methods Twenty male Wistar rats were randomized to receive CsA therapy or none therapy before undergoing 30 minutes of renal ischemia followed by reperfusion...

Muscle changes with high-intensity aerobic training in an animal model of renal disease

Acta cir. bras; 34 (5), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To analyze the muscle changes with high-intensity aerobic training (HIAT) in an animal model of renal disease (RD). Methods: Twenty one adult Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups: healthy sedentary (HS), RD sedentary (RDS), RD aerobic training (RDAT). RDS and RDAT were subjected to ...

Avaliação da função renal na população adulta brasileira, segundo critérios laboratoriais da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde

Rev. bras. epidemiol; 22 (supl.2), 2019
RESUMO: Objetivo: O presente estudo avaliou a função renal da população adulta brasileira, segundo critérios laboratoriais da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS). Metodologia: Estudo descritivo realizado com os dados laboratoriais da PNS, coletados entre os anos de 2014 e 2015. Com base nos dados ...

Environmental exposure to benzene: evaluation of urinary S-PMmorphism (CYP2E1-129A and poly3G>C and NQO1 609C> T) in Campos Elíseos residents, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Benzene is one of the most important substances for assessment, due to its significant use, the environmental contamination resulting from its emission and the effects on human health. It is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a known carcinogen to humans (group 1) and...

Valores de referência para exames laboratoriais de colesterol, hemoglobina glicosilada e creatinina da população adulta brasileira

Rev. bras. epidemiol; 22 (supl.2), 2019
RESUMO: Introdução: Este artigo teve o objetivo de estimar valores de referência de exames laboratoriais de colesterol, hemoglobina glicosilada e creatinina para a população adulta brasileira. Métodos: Estudo descritivo realizado com os dados laboratoriais da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (PNS). ...

Glomerulopatía colapsante con insuficiencia renal terminal de rápida progresión
Collapsing glomerulopathy with rapid progression to terminal renal failure

Med. interna (Caracas); 35 (4), 2019
La glomerulopatía colapsante (GC) constituye una variedad de la glomeruloesclerosis focal y segmentaria. Afecta tanto a la población adulta (40%) como a la infantil (20%); presentándose con mayor frecuencia en hombres jóvenes y afrodescendientes. Clínicamente se presenta como un síndrome nefrótico...

Impacto del uso de esteroides en el tratamiento de los pacientes con neumonía grave adquirida en la comunidad
The impact of steroids usage in the treatment of patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia

Rev. medica electron; 40 (6), 2018
RESUMEN Introducción: a neumonía adquirida en la comunidad constituye un importante problema de salud a nivel global. Es la tercera causa de muerte globalmente. EL mejor tratamiento para estos pacientes todavía no está bien establecido. Objetivo: evaluar el impacto en la mortalidad del uso de los ...