The Abbott LCx-MTB assay is more sensitive than culture for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in respiratory specimens

Background: In countries with a high incidence of tuberculosis quick, reliable and cost effective testing for this disease is mandatory. With the introduction of new methods based on detection of amplificated DNA fragmen...

Epidemiological aspects of pregnant women with human immunodeficiency virus in Brazil

Introduction: The aims of the current study are to report on preliminary epidemiological data of pregnant women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Material and methods: HIV tests of 4653 pregnant women from Săo Jo...

The impact of the Adjustable PM Positioner appliance in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea

Autologous pericardium as patch material in the high pressure-system – report of a case of subsequent development of an aneurysm and review of the literature

We report the case of a young patient who underwent renewed aortic valve replacement, after open blasting of the aortic valve and subsequent valve replacement with enlargement of the ascending thoracic aorta using an aut...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for the management of irritable bowel syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials