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Levothyroxine Replacement Improves Oxidative Status in Primary Hypothyroidism
Masullo, Laís Farias; Magalhães, Rejane Araújo; Lemes, Romélia Pinheiro Gonçalves; Almeida Filho, Tarcísio Paulo de; Castro, Marilena Facundo deObjective: Although hypothyroidism has been linked to oxidative stress, data regarding the relationship between thyroid hormone levels and oxidative stress is still inconsistent. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of levothyroxine replacement on oxidative stress in women with primary hypothyroidism. Design: A total of 25 female patients with primary hypothyroidism were included. Oxidative stress mar...
Protocolo de controle glicêmico hospitalar
Martins, Luizianne Mariano; Martins, Manoel Ricardo Alves; Fontenele, Eveline Gadelha Pereira; Montenegro Junior, Renan MagalhãesHyperglycemia is a frequent complication and its prevalence occurs in up to 38% of hospitalized patients. Such condition may be due to previously known diabetes, stress responsive to associated diseases or treatments or it may due to diabetes only diagnosed during hospitalization. The presence of nosocomial hyperglycemia is associated with prolonged hospitalization time, increased demand for human resources and...
Síndrome de Turner : desfecho de uma gestação espontânea
Vieira, Carla Antoniana Ferreira de Almeida; Fontenele, Eveline Gadelha Pereira; Albuquerque, Áurea Maíla; Quezado, Rosana; Mendes, Ângela Delmira NunesObjectives: Turner syndrome affects approximately one in 2500 live-born females and results from the complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome. Although hypogonadism and infertility are the most frequent features, 2-5% may present spontaneous pregnancy. The purpose of this paper is to report the outcome of a spontaneous pregnancy in a patient with Turner syndrome and to review management of this ...