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View article: Biological therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and Sjögren’s syndrome: evidence- and practice-based guidance
Biological therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and Sjögren’s syndrome: evidence- and practice-based guidance Open
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), and Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) are heterogeneous autoimmune diseases. Severe manifestations and refractory/intolerance to conventional immunosuppressants demand other option…
View article: Sinusitis and Late-Onset Asthma: A Red Flag of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
Sinusitis and Late-Onset Asthma: A Red Flag of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Open
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare systemic disease that develops with necrotizing granulomatous inflammation and is characterized by eosinophilia, asthma, and small vessel vasculitis. We report the case of a 74…
View article: Hypovolemic shock due to rectus sheath hematoma secondary to subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin: a case report.
Hypovolemic shock due to rectus sheath hematoma secondary to subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin: a case report. Open
Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is a rare clinical entity caused by the rupture of the epigastric arteries or the rectus abdominal muscle itself, leading to the accumulation of blood in this location. It is a potentially fatal condition that …
View article: Incidence of Antibiotic Treatment Failure in Patients with Nursing Home-Acquired Pneumonia and Community Acquired Pneumonia
Incidence of Antibiotic Treatment Failure in Patients with Nursing Home-Acquired Pneumonia and Community Acquired Pneumonia Open
Purpose: Nursing home-acquired pneumonia (NHAP) patients are at higher risk of multi-drug resistant infection (MDR) than those with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Recent evidence suggests a single risk factor for MDR does not accurate…
View article: First record of Geoglossum fallax (Geoglossaceae, Ascomycota) in the southernmost region of the state of Bahia, northeastern Brazil
First record of Geoglossum fallax (Geoglossaceae, Ascomycota) in the southernmost region of the state of Bahia, northeastern Brazil Open
Informally known as black earth tongue, Geoglossum fallax has a large terrestrial dark brown or black ascoma. The species belongs to the Geoglossomycetes class of fungi, which includes the genera Geoglossum, Sarcoleotia, Thuemenidium and T…
View article: Assessment of Inappropriate Prescribing to Elderly Patients in an Internal Medicine Ward According to the 2019 Beers Criteria
Assessment of Inappropriate Prescribing to Elderly Patients in an Internal Medicine Ward According to the 2019 Beers Criteria Open
Drug prescribing in older adults presents a serious challenge in medical clinical practice as this group of patients is particularly susceptible to drug-related side effects. American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria serve as guidelines f…
View article: Atividade antimicrobiana do óleo fixo de Allagoptera caudescens (Mart.) Kuntze sobre bactérias patogênicas / Antimicrobial activity of fixed oil of Allagoptera caudescens (Mart.) Kuntze on pathogenic bacteria
Atividade antimicrobiana do óleo fixo de Allagoptera caudescens (Mart.) Kuntze sobre bactérias patogênicas / Antimicrobial activity of fixed oil of Allagoptera caudescens (Mart.) Kuntze on pathogenic bacteria Open
O uso indiscriminado de antimicrobianos tem selecionado bacterias resistentes, aumentando, assim, o interesse de pesquisas com plantas medicinais como alternativas para auxiliarem no combate as infeccoes ou ate mesmo a descoberta de novas …
View article: MICROBIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF THIGH AND DRUMSTICK CHICKEN SOLD IN BULK IN SINOP-MT
MICROBIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF THIGH AND DRUMSTICK CHICKEN SOLD IN BULK IN SINOP-MT Open
The chicken meat consumption has increased in recent years favored by different factors. However, when this food is manipulated without hygienic care, can be a source of etiological agents that cause diseases. The objective of this study w…
View article: MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PARASITOLOGICAL QUALITY OF “PANGA FISH" (PANGASIUS SPP.)
MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PARASITOLOGICAL QUALITY OF “PANGA FISH" (PANGASIUS SPP.) Open
The goals of the study were to verify the presence of coliforms in frozen Basa fish fillets market in different cities in Mato Grosso State, Brazil and identify if they complied with the standards established by the Brazilian Food Legislat…
View article: Ants as Vectors of Bacteria in Hospital Environments
Ants as Vectors of Bacteria in Hospital Environments Open
Ants in hospital environments may carry pathogenic microorganisms that cause hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), developing resistance to antimicrobials and therefore representing a public health hazard. HAIs increase mortality rates, as …