Previous reports proposed that the IgM anti-dsDNA antibody is protective for lupus nephritis. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to compare clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients positive for IgG anti-dsDNA alone with those presenting both IgG and IgM anti-dsDNA. Anti-dsDNA antibodies, urinary examination and complement levels were assessed in the day of appointme...

In recent years, our understanding of the importance microorganisms on and within bodies has been revolutionized by ability to characterize entire microbial communities. No more so is this true than in cases disease. Community studies have revealed strong associations between populations disease states where such concomitance was previously absent from aetiology: including cancers. The study vi...

Introduction Hospitalization in neonatology constitutes a narcissistic wound for the mother. This mother-baby separation disturbs maternal identity and generates strong feeling of failure guilt. Objectives To assess self-esteem mothers babies hospitalised during postnatal period neonatal unit to identify risk factors associated with persistence low 3 months after discharge. Methods was longitud...

We will briefly review a few collective and microscopic model approaches currently developing with the aim to explore nuclear dynamic properties ensuing from the appearance of quadrupole-octupole deformations. We will depict the present status of the study of alternating-parity spectra in even-even nuclei and parity quasi-doublet sequences in odd-mass nuclei. Different model limits of octupole ...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this article is to underline the importance of this complication after endovascular brachytherapy (EVBT) and intravascular stenting of the femoropopliteal arteries occurring in a running randomized trial. BACKGROUND Endovascular brachytherapy has been proposed as a promising treatment modality to reduce restenosis after angioplasty. However, the phenomenon of late acute ...

We read with great interest the article by Filomeno et al. They reported the follow-up of 44 patients with chronic pleural empyema treated with an ingenious prosthesis for open pleurostomy (POP), as an alternative to open thoracic window (OTW). However, some aspects need to be considered. First, the early closure of the stoma created at an OTW seems to be more related to individual technical pr...

Purpose of Review. The aim of this review is to provide a case driven presentation of the presenting features and diagnostic criteria particularly focusing on the management of FPIES. It also summarises the natural history and resolution of cow's milk induced FPIES. Data Sources. OvidSP Database was used to search for literature using the keywords food protein-induced enterocolitis and FPIES. R...

Background. Dementia affects memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. Depression, is common in older adults with dementia. The concomitance of dementia and depression increases disability with impaired activities of daily living (ADL), increasing the chances of institutionalization and mortality. Methods. Cross-sectional study of a population 60 years and older who live in the State ...

To evaluate the incidence of stress and depression in Graves ́ disease, given the presence or absence of exophthalmos and its relation to gender and age, in adults attending a free university healthcare service in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This was a cohort study. Adult individuals with a diagnosis of Graves' disease were studied, from both genders, divided into two groups according to the presence or ...