Laboratory Testing
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1. Molecular epidemiology and antifungal susceptibilities of Aspergillus species isolated from patients with invasive aspergillosis
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the demographic data, molecular epidemiology, and in vitro antifungal susceptibility results of patients with Aspergillus isolated from various clinical specimens. METHODS: A total of 44 Aspergillus strains were studied. The definition of invasive aspergillosis in patients was made according to Europ
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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2. Vitamin D: a 14-year retrospective study at a clinical laboratory in Brazil
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to assess vitamin D (25OHD) levels in individuals who underwent an examination at a private laboratory (between latitudes 14° and 22° south) over 14 years, stratified by sex, age, and epidemiological profiles, and determine variations in the number of tests performed over the years. Materials and methods: All records
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Validation of blood components transport through a pneumatic tube system
ABSTRACT Introduction: Urgent blood component transfusions may be life-saving for patients in hemorrhagic shock. Measures to reduce the time taken to provide these transfusions, such as uncrossmatched transfusion or abbreviated testing, are available. However, transport time is still an additional delay and the use of a pneumatic tube system (PTS) may be an
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: presentation and outcome of twenty-one patients at a single institution
ABSTRACT Introduction: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis comprises a systemic hyperactivation of macrophages that requires prompt recognition of symptoms and early treatment. Objective and Method: In this context, we described clinical and laboratory characteristics, therapeutic modality and outcome of 21 patients with HLH treated at a pediatric oncology
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency in pediatric patients: a scoping review
Abstract Objective: Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D) is an underdiagnosed autosomal recessive disease with onset between the first years of life and adulthood. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective therapy and long-term survival. The objective of this article is to recognize warning signs among the clinical and laboratory characteristics of LAL-D
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Screening, diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism in pregnancy: Number 10 – October 2022
Key points Pregnancy places a metabolic overload on the maternal thyroid, especially in the first trimester, mainly because of the demand imposed by the conceptus. The fetal thyroid becomes functionally mature only around pregnancy week 20. Until then, the fetus depends on the transfer of maternal thyroid hormones (THs). Thyroid hormones are essential for
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Active search of adult patients with persistently low serum alkaline phosphatase levels for the diagnosis of hypophosphatasia
ABSTRACT Objectives: Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is the main laboratory marker of hypophosphatasia (HPP), a rare disease unknown to most physicians. The prevalence of HPP has been widely discussed in the literature due to the diverse phenotypes of HPP. The purpose of this study was to search for patients with hypophosphatasemia based on previous biochemistry
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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8. ISO/IEC 17025: history and introduction of concepts
Quality is an increasingly present concept nowadays, so meeting the customers’ needs, who buy and use products and hire services, becomes essential. For laboratories, the concept is applied to the reliability and traceability of the results produced and presents itself not only to meet the customer’s needs, but also to allow the signing of agreements in
Quím. Nova. Publicado em: 2021-06
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9. Erratum on "Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms as disorders marked by cytokine modulation"
ABSTRACT Introduction: von Willebrand's disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder. The 1-desamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) is the treatment of choice for most responsive patients with VWD. The aim of this study was to evaluate DDAVP use in the management of VWD. Method: We implemented a survey targeting medical doctors involved i
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther.. Publicado em: 2021-03
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10. Desmopressin acetate use in von Willebrand's disease: a survey on current practices in Brazil
ABSTRACT Introduction: von Willebrand's disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder. The 1-desamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) is the treatment of choice for most responsive patients with VWD. The aim of this study was to evaluate DDAVP use in the management of VWD. Method: We implemented a survey targeting medical doctors involved i
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther.. Publicado em: 2021-03
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11. COVID-19 and acute mesenteric ischemia: A review of literature
ABSTRACT Introduction: von Willebrand's disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder. The 1-desamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) is the treatment of choice for most responsive patients with VWD. The aim of this study was to evaluate DDAVP use in the management of VWD. Method: We implemented a survey targeting medical doctors involved i
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther.. Publicado em: 2021-03
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12. Second COVID-19 infection in a patient with multiple myeloma in Brazil - reinfection or reactivation?
ABSTRACT Introduction: von Willebrand's disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder. The 1-desamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) is the treatment of choice for most responsive patients with VWD. The aim of this study was to evaluate DDAVP use in the management of VWD. Method: We implemented a survey targeting medical doctors involved i
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther.. Publicado em: 2021-03