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Dinámica de raíces finas y su relación con la fertilidad edáfica en bosques pluviales tropicales del Chocó biogeográfico colombiano

Rev. biol. trop; 64 (4), 2016
Resumen:Las raíces finas juegan un papel importante en la adquisición de agua y minerales del suelo, el balance global del carbono y la mitigación del cambio climático. La dinámica (productividad-PRF y recambio-RRF) de raíces finas es esencial para el ciclo de nutrientes y balance de carbono de los...

Serum Klotho (but not haplotypes) associate with the post-myocardial infarction status of older adults

Clinics; 71 (12), 2016
OBJECTIVES: The number of deaths from vascular diseases is incredibly high worldwide, and reliable markers for major events are still needed. The current cross-sectional study investigated the association of Klotho haplotypes and Klotho serum levels with classic risk factors and a clinical history of vas...

Passive acquisition of anti-Staphylococcus aureus antibodies by newborns via transplacental transfer and breastfeeding, regardless of maternal colonization

Clinics; 71 (12), 2016
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the transmission of anti-Staphylococcus aureus (Sa) IgG, IgG1 and IgG2 via placental transfer and the transfer of IgA via the colostrum according to maternal Sa carrier status at delivery. METHODS: We evaluated anti-Sa IgG, IgG1 and IgG2 in maternal and cord sera and IgA in col...

Correlation between the histopathology of chronic urticaria and its clinical picture

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (6), 2016
Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic urticaria is characterized by transient, pruritic lesions of varying sizes, with central pallor and well-defined edges, with disease duration longer than six weeks. Its cellular infiltrate consists of neutrophils, lymphocytes and eosinophils. There is a subgroup of patients ...

Knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of Turkish vitiligo patients regarding their condition

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (6), 2016
Abstract BACKGROUND: Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary skin disorder that affects 0.5% to 2.0% of the population. OBJECTIVE: Patients' knowledge, opinions, and attitudes about vitiligo were evaluated. METHODS: The team conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive, prospective study between June 2014 and ...

Diagnosis and underdiagnosis of comorbidities in psoriasis patients - need for a multidisciplinary approach

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (6), 2016
Abstract BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that manifests predominantly in the skin, although systemic involvement may also occur. Although associated comorbidities have long been recognized and despite several studies indicating psoriasis as an independent risk factor for cardiovascul...

Prognostic Value of a New Marker of Ventricular Repolarization in Cirrhotic Patients

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: There is still debate about the relationship between changes in ventricular repolarization on the surface electrocardiogram and cirrhosis severity. Objective: To study the relationship between variables related to ventricular repolarization and the clinical severity of the cirrhoti...

Analysis of the Use of Extracorporeal Circulation on the In-Hospital Outcomes of Dialytic Patients Who Underwent Myocardial Revascularization Surgery

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: Myocardial revascularization surgery is the best treatment for dyalitic patients with multivessel coronary disease. However, the procedure still has high morbidity and mortality. The use of extracorporeal circulation (ECC) can have a negative impact on the in-hospital outcomes of th...

Complete Treatment Versus Residual Lesion - Long-Term Evolution After Acute Coronary Syndrome

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (6), 2016
Abstract Introduction: A recently published study raised doubts about the need for percutaneous treatment of nonculprit lesions in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Methods: Retrospective, unicentric, observational study. Objective: To analyze the long-term outcomes in patients undergoing ...

Acute Heart Failure Registry: Risk Assessment Model in Decompensated Heart Failure

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: Heart failure (HF) is a highly prevalent syndrome. Although the long-term prognostic factors have been identified in chronic HF, this information is scarcer with respect to patients with acute HF. despite available data in the literature on long-term prognostic factors in chronic HF...