A colangiopancreatografia retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE) é um procedimento de diagnóstico e tratamento cada vez mais utilizado. Apesar de raras, algumas complicações decorrentes desta técnica podem ter consequências graves para o doente, exigindo deteção precoce e a abordagem sistematizada pelo anestesista. O caso clínico apresentado refere-se a uma doente de 47 anos submetida a CPRE eletiva por coledocolitíase,...
Group B streptococcal (GBS) meningitis remains a devastating disease. The absence of an animal model reproducing the natural infectious process has limited our understanding of the disease and, consequently, delayed the development of effective treatments. We describe here a mouse model in which bacteria are transmitted to the offspring from vaginally colonised pregnant females, the natural route of infection. ...
INTRODUCTION: Labour is considered to be one of the most painful and significant experiences in a woman's life. The aim of this study was to examine whether women's attachment style is a predictor of the pain experienced throughout labour and post-delivery. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Thirty-two pregnant women were assessed during the third trimester of pregnancy and during labour. Adult attachment was assessed with t...