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Endometrial Progesterone and Estrogen Receptors in Relation to Hormonal Levels in Women with Unexplained Recurrent Miscarriage

Abstract Objective Recurrent miscarriage has been linked to hormonal disturbance due to dysregulation of its receptors rather than to the availability of the hormone. We aimed to investigate endometrial expression of progesterone and estrogen receptors in relation to serum and endometrial hormonal level...

The Role of Thyroid Hormones, Vitamins, and Microelements in Female Infertility

Abstract Objective It is well known that female infertility is multifactorial. Therefore, we aimed to compare the effects of thyroid dysfunction, vitamin deficiency, and microelement deficiency in fertile and infertile patients. Materials and Methods Between May 1st, 2017, and April 1st, 2019, we condu...

Enfermedades autoinmunes asociadas a inmunodeficiencias primarias
Autoimmune diseases associated with primary immunodeficiencies

Introducción: Las enfermedades y manifestaciones autoinmunes ocupan el segundo lugar de las enfermedades por inmunodeficiencia primaria, después de las infecciones. Objetivo: Determinar el comportamiento de las enfermedades autoinmunes en los pacientes con inmunodeficiencias primarias. Métodos: Se rea...

Misoprostol Administration Before Hysteroscopy Procedures - A Retrospective Analysis

Abstract Objective To evaluate the use of misoprostol prior to hysteroscopy procedures regarding technical ease, the presence of side effects, and the occurrence of complications. Methods This is a retrospective, observational, analytical, case-control study, with the review of medical records of 266 p...

Comparison of the Effects of GMCSF-Containing and Traditional Culture Media on Embryo Development and Pregnancy Success Rates

Abstract Objective The use of granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)-containing medium, which is a commercial medium that is used for cultivation of embryos in in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, has been suggested to increase the efficiency of this procedure in patients with pre...

Factores de riesgos heredofamiliares, prenatales y perinatales en niños cubanos con autismo primario
Family inherited, prenatal and perinatal risk factors in Cuban children with primary autism

Introducción: El autismo primario es una heterogénea alteración neuroconductual, de causa no precisa, en la que tanto los genes como el ambiente contribuyen a la patogenia del trastorno. Objetivo: Identificar factores de riesgos heredofamiliares, prenatales y perinatales en niños cubanos con autismo ...

Interplay of Oxidative Stress and Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Expression on Cardiovascular Responses in Preeclampsia

Abstract Objective To assess the influence of oxidative stress on the gene expression of nitric oxide synthases (NOS 3 and NOS 2) and, hence, the cardiovascular responses in preeclampsia. Methods This was a case control study in which patients with preeclampsia (PE group) and normal pregnancy controls ...

Enfermedades periodontales en puérperas con partos pretérmino y bajo peso al nacer
Periodontal diseases in puerperal women with preterm deliveries and low birth weight

RESUMEN Introducción: La frecuencia y gravedad de las enfermedades periodontales en puérperas son afectadas por los cambios hormonales propios del período y se estima que el riesgo de partos pretérmino y bajo peso puede asociarse a la presencia de las mismas. Objetivo: Determinar el estado periodonta...

Factores asociados al desarrollo de anomalías congénitas en la población neonatal atendida en un hospital de alta complejidad en Colombia: estudio de casos y controles

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los defectos congénitos son un grupo de alteraciones con gran heterogeneidad clínica y etiológica. Su prevalencia en los países en vías de desarrollo alcanza aproximadamente un 7%. En Colombia, un 17% de los niños menores de 1 año mueren a causa de anomalías congénitas. OBJETIVO: ...

Impacto da atenção primária à saúde no manejo da COVID-19 e no acesso aos serviços de fisioterapia no Brasil

Introdução: Os problemas crônicos de coluna estão fortemente presentes na sociedade e apresentam impacto relevante para a saúde pública pela sua alta prevalência e índice de incapacidade e absenteísmo que provoca na população. Muito tem se discutido sobre as possíveis causas desses problemas,...