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Evaluation of error rate

Validation protocol for multiple blood gas analyzers in accordance with laboratory accreditation programs

Pérsio A. R. Ebner; Paschoalina Romano; Alexandre Sant’Anna; Maria Elizabete Mendes; Magna Oliveira; Nairo M. SumitaJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(5):296-302DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150048 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The results of blood gas analysis using different instrumentation can vary widely due to the methodological differences, the calibration procedures and the use of different configurations for each type of instrument.OBJECTIVE: The objective of […]

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Underreporting of scientific knowledge: a theme for reflection

Validation protocol for multiple blood gas analyzers in accordance with laboratory accreditation programs

Protocolo de validação de múltiplos equipamentos para análise de gases sanguíneos em conformidade com os programas de acreditação laboratorial Pérsio A. R. Ebner; Paschoalina Romano; Alexandre Sant’Anna; Maria Elizabete Mendes; Magna Oliveira; Nairo M. Sumita Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP) DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150048 Corresponding author Pérsio A. R. EbnerServiço

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Distribution of the most frequent alleles in donors and recipients of kidney transplant

Creatinine and cytokines plasma levels related to HLA compatibility in kidney transplant patients

Lorraine V. Alves; Marcelo José O. Maia; Fernanda F. C. Nunes; Henrique P. B. Magalhães; Daniela A. F. Afonso; Ana Paula L. MotaJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(5):303-309DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150049 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The success of kidney transplantation depends on prevention of organ rejection by the recipient’s immune system, which recognizes alloantigens present in transplanted tissue. Human leukocyte antigen

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Underreporting of scientific knowledge: a theme for reflection

Creatinine and cytokines plasma levels related to HLA compatibility in kidney transplant patients

Níveis plasmáticos de creatinina e citocinas relacionados com compatibilidade HLA em pacientes transplantados renais Lorraine V. Alves1; Marcelo José O. Maia2, 3; Fernanda F. C. Nunes3; Henrique P. B. Magalhães4; Daniela A. F. Afonso1, 3; Ana Paula L. Mota4 1. Universidade José do Rosário Vellano (Unifenas)2. Faculdade de Minas (Faminas)3. Centro Universitário de Belo Horizonte

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

Cytomegalovirus infection in pregnancy

Flávia Naddeo; Ana Maria Passos-Castilho; Celso GranatoJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(5):310-314DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150050 ABSTRACT Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the leading cause of infectious congenital defects and disabilities. Its transmission can occur in primary and non-primary infections; however the transmission rate is considerably higher in primary infections. The diagnosis of congenital infection is complex, and there

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Histological section of anal canal with immature cells occupying more than the lower twothirds of the epithelium with a thin layer of atypical maturating cells on the surface.

Anal cytology in women with cervical intraepithelial or invasive cancer: interobserver agreement

Sandra A. Heráclio; Fátima Regina G. Pinto; Kristiane Cahen; Letícia Katz; Alex Sandro R. SouzaJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(5):315-322DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150051 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Incidence rates of anal cancer have been rising worldwide in the last 20 years. Due to embryological, histological and immunohistochemical similarities between the anal canal and the cervix, routine screening with anal cytology for

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Underreporting of scientific knowledge: a theme for reflection

Anal cytology in women with cervical intraepithelial or invasive cancer: interobserver agreement

Citologia anal em mulheres com neoplasia intraepitelial ou invasiva cervical: concordância interobservadores Sandra A. Heráclio1; Fátima Regina G. Pinto2; Kristiane Cahen2; Letícia Katz2; Alex Sandro R. Souza1, 3 1. Instituto de Medicina Integral Professor Fernando Figueira (Imip)2. Laboratório Central de Saúde Pública de Pernambuco (Lacen-PE)3. Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150051 Corresponding author Sandra A.

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Metastasis of breast invasive ductal carcinoma in CNS parenchyma

Relationship between age and progesterone receptor expression with presence of central nervous system metastases in breast invasive ductal carcinoma

Eduardo Cambruzzi; Luana R. Gassen; Andrei Reginatto; Andressa Noshang; Fernanda P. Brandão; Larissa R. Roman; Luciana H. Miranda; Karla Lais PêgasJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(5):323-328DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150052 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Breast invasive carcinoma of no special type (NST) is characterized by great morphological heterogeneity, and accounts for about 70%-80% of malignant breast tumors. The main prognostic factors are

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Underreporting of scientific knowledge: a theme for reflection

Relationship between age and progesterone receptor expression with presence of central nervous system metastases in breast invasive ductal carcinoma

Relação entre idade e expressão do receptor de progesterona com presença de metástases no sistema nervoso central no carcinoma ductal invasivo da mama Eduardo Cambruzzi1; Luana R. Gassen2; Andrei Reginatto3; Andressa Noshang2; Fernanda P. Brandão2; Larissa R. Roman2; Luciana H. Miranda2; Karla Lais Pêgas3,4 1. Instituto de Cardiologia-Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC-FUC)2. Universidade Luterana do

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Thyroid neoplasms at Inca between January 2001 and December 2012. HPD (n = 2,040)

Accuracy of intraoperative consultation in thyroid nodules: analysis of 2,040 cases performed at Instituto Nacional de Câncer in 12 years

Theresinha C. Fonseca; Ana Lúcia A. Eisenberg; Mário Lúcio C. Araújo Jr.J. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(5):329-334DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150053 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The thyroid nodule is the most common clinical manifestation of thyroid diseases, and, among the procedures for its diagnosis, cytological examination is the most used. Due to the high accuracy of cytological examination, the value of intraoperative

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