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Molecular technique for detection and identification of Helicobacter pylori in clinical specimens: a comparison with the classical diagnostic method

Técnica molecular para detecção e identificação de Helicobacter pylori em espécimes clínicas: comparação com o método clássico de diagnóstico Jéssica C. Nevoa1; Roger Luiz Rodrigues1; Gabriela L. Menezes1; Andressa R. Lopes1; Hemelly F. Nascimento1; Silvana B. Santiago2; Marcos L. Morelli1; Monica S. Barbosa1 Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Goiás, Brazil Faculdade Alfredo Nasser, Goiás, BrazilDOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170003 Corresponding […]

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Molecular technique for detection and identification of Helicobacter pylori in clinical specimens: a comparison with the classical diagnostic method

Jéssica C. Nevoa; Roger Luiz Rodrigues; Gabriela L. Menezes; Andressa R. Lopes; Hemelly F. Nascimento; Silvana B. Santiago; Marcos L. Morelli; Monica S. BarbosaJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2017;53(1):13-19DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170003 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium found in human epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal tract. Its infection is related to different diseases, such as chronic

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Performance validation of western blot for anti-HIV antibody detection in blood samples collected on filter paper (DBS)

Marcia J. Castejon; Rosemeire Yamashiro; Carmem Aparecida F. Oliveira; Maria Amélia S. M. VerasJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2017;53(1):5-12DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170002 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: For conducting field studies on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serodiagnosis, the use of samples collected on filter paper [dried blood spot (DBS)] is profitable owing to the simplicity in handling and delivering them. Because

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The detection of Bence Jones protein in urine by the heat test helps in diagnosis of multiple myeloma?

A detecção de proteína Bence Jones na urina pelo teste de calor auxilia no diagnóstico de mieloma múltiplo? Ana Paula O. Tomaz; Maristela de Paiva; José Ederaldo Q. Telles; Angela Maria de Souza; Laura Lucia Cogo DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170006 Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal do Paraná (HC-UFPR), Paraná, Brazil Corresponding author Ana Paula Oliveira TomazRua

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The detection of Bence Jones protein in urine by the heat test helps in diagnosis of multiple myeloma?

Ana Paula O. Tomaz; Maristela de Paiva; José Ederaldo Q. Telles; Angela Maria de Souza; Laura Lucia CogoJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2017;53(1):20-23DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170006 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematologic malignancy caused by the intense indiscriminate proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow. In view of clinical suspicion of MM, clinic laboratory tests

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The frequency of βS-globin haplotypes in the state of Paraná, Brazil, and clinical manifestations of sickle cell anemia

Alexandra M. Watanabe; Mara A. D. Pianovski; Luana Lenzi; Rubens CatJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2017;53(1):24-30DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170007 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Haplotypes in the βS-globin cluster are named according to their geographical origin as Central African Republic (CAR), Benin (BEN), Senegal (SEN), Cameroon (CAM) and Arab-Indian. They are considered to have influence on the diversity of clinical manifestations

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The frequency of βS-globin haplotypes in the state of Paraná, Brazil, and clinical manifestations of sickle cell anemia

Frequência dos haplótipos da globina βS no estado do Paraná, Brasil, e manifestações clínicas em pacientes com anemia falciforme Alexandra M. Watanabe1; Mara A. D. Pianovski2; Luana Lenzi2; Rubens Cat2 Centro de Hematologia e Hemoterapia do Paraná (Hemepar), Paraná, BrazilUniversidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Paraná, Brazil DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170007 Corresponding author Alexandra Mitiru WatanabeTravessa João Prosdócimo, 145;

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Evaluation of TP53 Gene Expression in Patients with Childhood Cancer in Northeast Santa Catarina, Brazil

Evaluation of cytokines in type 1 diabetes patients with and without retinopathy

Jéssica F. Cardoso; Karina B. Gomes; Ana Paula Fernandes; Caroline P. DominguetiJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2017;53(1):31-37DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170001 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus is one of the greatest public health problems in the world; the numerous complications of this disease are the focus of great concern, as they are related to high morbidity and mortality. Among the complications of

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Evaluation of cytokines in type 1 diabetes patients with and without retinopathy

Avaliação de citocinas em pacientes diabéticos tipo 1 com e sem retinopatia Jéssica F. Cardoso1; Karina B. Gomes2; Ana Paula Fernandes2; Caroline P. Domingueti1 Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei (UFSJ), Minas Gerais, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Minas Gerais, Brazil DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170001 Corresponding author Caroline Pereira DominguetiUniversidade Federal de São João del-Rei; campus

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Evaluation of TP53 Gene Expression in Patients with Childhood Cancer in Northeast Santa Catarina, Brazil

The measurement of serum osmolality and its application to clinical practice and laboratory: literature review

Daniel K. Faria; Maria Elizabete Mendes; Nairo M. SumitaJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2017;53(1):38-45DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170008 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Serum osmolality is an essential laboratory parameter to understand several clinical disorders such as electrolyte disturbances, exogenous intoxication and hydration status.OBJECTIVE: This study aims to update knowledge about the osmolality examination through research papers published to date.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The survey

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