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Presence of the of anti-factor VIII inhibitor antibody

Incidence of factor VIII inhibitory antibodies in patients with hemophilia A seen at HEMOCE, Ceará, Brazil

Article Type, Issue, Laboratory Medicine, Vol 52, Issue 6 / wadmin

Rosineide A. Carvalho; Paulo Henrique da Silva; Railson HennebergJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2016;52(6):382-386DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20160056 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Hemophilia A is an inherited disease caused by a deficiency of factor VIII, which results from a genetic inheritance located on the X chromosome. During treatment of patients with this disorder, factor VIII inhibitors may be present, which are […]

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Underreporting of scientific knowledge: a theme for reflection

Incidence of factor VIII inhibitory antibodies in patients with hemophilia A seen at HEMOCE, Ceará, Brazil

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Prevalência de inibidores do fator VIII em pacientes com hemofilia A atendidos no HEMOCE, Ceará, Brasil Rosineide A. Carvalho1; Paulo Henrique da Silva2; Railson Henneberg2 1. Centro de Hematologia e Hemoterapia do Ceará (HEMOCE), Ceará, Brazil2. Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Paraná, Brazil DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20160056 Corresponding author Railson HennebergUniversidade Federal do Paraná, campus 3; Departamento

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Clinical correlation between the Point-of-care testing method and the traditional clinical laboratory diagnosis in the measure of the lipid profile in patients seen in medical offices

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Correlação clínica entre a metodologia Point-of-care testing e o diagnóstico laboratorial tradicional na dosagem do perfil lipídico de pacientes atendidos em consultórios médicos Hermes T. Xavier1; Rogerio M. Ruiz2; Luiz Kencis Jr.2; Giovanni Melone2; William Costa2; Raffael Francisco Fraga2; Luciano Wajman2; Marcio Krakauer2; Marileia Scartezini3 1. Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil2. Consultório

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

Clinical correlation between the Point-of-care testing method and the traditional clinical laboratory diagnosis in the measure of the lipid profile in patients seen in medical offices

Article Type, Issue, Laboratory Medicine, Vol 52, Issue 6 / wadmin

Hermes T. Xavier; Rogerio M. Ruiz; Luiz Kencis Jr.; Giovanni Melone; William Costa; Raffael Francisco Fraga; Luciano Wajman; Marcio Krakauer; Marileia ScarteziniJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2016;52(6):387-390DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20160057 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Elevated plasma levels of lipids are considered the main modifiable risk factor for the cardiovascular disease. The Point-of-care testing (POCT) method provides quick results and allows

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Use of the fluid obtained by puncture of cystic hygroma: an alternative method for fetal karyotyping

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Uso do fluido obtido por punção do higroma cístico: método alternativo para cariotipagem fetal Maiara A. Floriani1; Luiza E. Dorfman1; Dayane B. Koshiyama1; Tatiana D. Zen1; Jorge Alberto B. Telles2; André C. Cunha2; Paulo Ricardo G. Zen1, 3; Rafael Fabiano M. Rosa1, 3 1. Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Rio

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Fetal ultrasound performed at 16 weeks of gestation showing the cystic hygroma

Use of the fluid obtained by puncture of cystic hygroma: an alternative method for fetal karyotyping

Article Type, Issue, Laboratory Medicine, Vol 52, Issue 6 / wadmin

Maiara A. Floriani; Luiza E. Dorfman; Dayane B. Koshiyama; Tatiana D. Zen; Jorge Alberto B. Telles; André C. Cunha; Paulo Ricardo G. Zen; Rafael Fabiano M. RosaJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2016;52(6):391-392DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20160062 ABSTRACT The aim of our study aim was to report the case of a fetus with Turner syndrome (TS) diagnosed by karyotype

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Frequency of classes I and II HLA alleles in deceased donors of solid organs in Espírito Santo, Brazil

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Frequência alélica HLA de classes I e II em doadores falecidos de órgãos sólidos no Espírito Santo, Brasil Fabiana Regina Barbosa1; Karla O. Freitas1; Rafaela C. Silva1; Sarah P. C. Pires1; Rodrigo Pratte-Santos1, 2 1. Faculdade PIO XII, Espírito Santo, Brazil2. Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Espírito Santo, Brazil Corresponding author Rodrigo Pratte-SantosAvenida Afonso

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Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes in beta-lactamase- and carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae by patient surveillance cultures at an intensive care unit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Detecção de genes de resistência a antimicrobianos em Klebsiella pneumoniae produtoras de betalactamases e carbapenemases por culturas de vigilância de pacientes em uma unidade de terapia intensiva no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Claudia Flores1; Célia Maria C. P. A. Romão1; Kayo Bianco1; Catia Chaia de Miranda1; Angela Breves1; Ana Paula S. Souza2; Rosana Maria R. Santos2; Bianca

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Antibiotic resistance genes detected in ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae ESBL: extended-spectrum beta-lactamases.

Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes in beta-lactamase- and carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae by patient surveillance cultures at an intensive care unit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Article Type, Issue, Laboratory Medicine, Vol 52, Issue 5 / cadmin

Claudia Flores; Célia Maria C. P. A. Romão; Kayo Bianco; Catia Chaia de Miranda; Angela Breves; Ana Paula S. Souza; Rosana Maria R. Santos; Bianca O. Fonseca; Ivano de Filippis; Maysa M. ClementinoJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2016;52(5):284-292DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20160049 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The increasing incidence of multi-resistant microorganisms has been considered a public health problem. One of

Prevalence of microorganisms isolated from PU exudate among internal medicine inpatients, Petrolina (PE) PU: pressure ulcer.

Biofilm production and resistance profile of Enterobacter sp. strains isolated from pressure ulcers in Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil

Article Type, Issue, Laboratory Medicine, Vol 52, Issue 5 / cadmin

Gleise G. Soares; Joice F. Costa; Flávia B. S. Melo; Rachel Mola; Tereza Cristina L. BalbinoJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2016;52(5):293-298DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20160045 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The Enterobacter genus is formed by lactose-fermenting bacteria. These microorganisms cause a wide range of hospital infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections and wounds; and they are associated with the colonization of medical

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