Rheumatoid factors: where are we now?

Reflection for the undergraduate on writing in the portfolio: where are we now and where are we going?

Introduction: The portfolio can be seen as a tool for assessmentof a variety of learning activities that differ in content, usage, andassessment. The portfolio not only meets the learner’s educationalneeds but also the political and public reassurance demand thatthe health professional has achieved the required competency ofthe curriculum that allows him or her to practice safely with orwithout...

The Battle Against COVID-19: Where Do We Stand Now?

ON COMPOSITION FACTORS OF A GROUP WITH THE SAME PRIME GRAPH AS Ln(5)

The prime graph of a finite group $G$ is denoted by$ga(G)$. A nonabelian simple group $G$ is called quasirecognizable by primegraph, if for every finite group $H$, where $ga(H)=ga(G)$, thereexists a nonabelian composition factor of $H$ which is isomorphic to$G$. Until now, it is proved that some finite linear simple groups arequasirecognizable by prime graph, for instance, the linear groups $L_...

Inflammatory cells and bone loss in rheumatoid arthritis

Pathogenic bone erosion is often associated with inflammation. The destructive bone erosion that is often seen in rheumatoid arthritis is probably due to the close proximity of inflamed tissues to bone. Over the past decade, major advances have been made in our understanding of the factors that are crucial in regulating osteoclast bone resorption. It is not surprising that these factors are exp...

I-36: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis - Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is now considered routine in IVF laboratories with micromanipulation capability and access to genetic diagnostic services. The past two decades have witnessed a dramatic increase in the use of PGD, the number of cycles performed, and the indications for which PGD has been used. This increase has been mirrored by a slow, but steady, increase in the range o...