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Prevalencia y severidad del síndrome hepatopulmonar en pacientes con cirrosis hepática del Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia, entre enero y diciembre del 2015

Introducción: El sindrome hepatopulmonar (SHP) es una complicación poco frecuente de la cirrosis hepática (CH) que disminuye considerablemente la calidad de vida de las personas que la padecen. Objetivos: Determinar la prevalencia y severidad del SHP en los pacientes con CH atendidos en el Hospital Na...

Moderate to severe psoriasis treatment challenges through the era of biological drugs

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (5), 2017
Abstract: Biological therapy has revolutionized moderate to severe psoriasis treatment. However, despite being more effective than conventional systemic treatments, some patients do not respond or lose response to biotechnological treatments or develop drug-antibodies, interfering with its safety and eff...

Corneal biomechanical features in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the corneal biomechanical features and central corneal thickness in ankylosing spondylitis patients and to evaluate correlations of these parameters with disease activity. Methods: The study included 51 patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (mean age, 40.80 ± 13....

IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10, and nutritional status in pediatric patients with biliary atresia

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 93 (5), 2017
Abstract Objectives: The objective of the present study is to evaluate whether IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10 are associated with nutritional status in patients with cirrhosis secondary to biliary atresia and compare to healthy controls. Methods: The parameters used for nutritional assessment were the standar...

Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for severe chronic venous insufficiency

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 44 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT Chronic venous insufficiency is characterized by cutaneous alterations caused by venous hypertension; in severe forms, it progresses to lower limb ulcers. Lower limb varicose veins are the main cause of chronic venous insufficiency, and the classic treatment includes surgery and compressive ther...

Study of the relation between body weight and functional limitations and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the influence of the body weight in functional capacity and pain of adult and elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Methods The sample consisted of 107 adult and elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis divided into two groups (adequate weight/adiposity and exces...

A new era of thromboelastometry

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Severe hemorrhage with necessity of allogeneic blood transfusion is common complication in intensive care unit and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Prompt recognition and treatment of bleeding causes becomes essential for the effective control of hemorrhage, rationalizing th...

Elevated plasma concentrations of S100 calcium-binding protein B and tumor necrosis factor alpha in children with autism spectrum disorders

Objective: To investigate plasma concentrations of S100B (a calcium-binding protein derived primarily from the glia) and inflammatory cytokines in children with autism and the relationship between S100B and cytokine concentrations. Methods: Plasma levels of S100B, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α...

Association between dietary patterns and mental disorders in pregnant women in Southern Brazil

Objective: To evaluate the association between dietary patterns and mental disorders among pregnant women in southern Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 712 pregnant women recruited from the Study of Food Intake and Eating Behaviors in Pregnancy (ECCAGe). Food intake assessment was performed us...