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Detection of hepatitis E virus genotype 3 in an Algerian mouse (Mus spretus) in...

Virus monitoring in small mammals is central to the design of epidemiological control strategies for rodent-borne zoonotic viruses. Synanthropic small mammals are versatile and may be potential carriers of several microbial agents. In the present work, a total of 330 fecal samples of small mammals were collected at two sites in the North of Portugal and screened for zoonotic hepatitis E virus (HEV, species Pasl...

Low genetic diversity and shallow population structure in the broom hare, Lepus...

The broom hare (Lepus castroviejoi) is a threatened Iberian endemic, for which there is limited knowledge. We use genetic non-invasive sampling (gNIS; N = 185 faeces samples) and specimens from hunting and roadkills (N = 22) in conjunction with a 15-microsatellite panel and a 541-bp fragment of cytochrome-b to assess the genetic diversity, population structure and evolutionary history of this species. Populatio...

Detection and Molecular Characterization of Giardia and Cryptosporidium spp. Ci...

Simple Summary Wild small mammals can be a veterinary and public health concern, because they can act as reservoir hosts for numerous pathogens and potentially transmit them to humans, domestic animals and other wildlife species. This study represents the first investigation of the diarrhea-causing parasites Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp. in wild rodents and shrews from Portugal. Cryptosporidium spp. was...

Preoperative thyroid function and weight loss after bariatric surgery

Thyroid function has an important role on body weight regulation. However, the impact of thyroid function on weight loss after bariatric surgery is still largely unknown. We evaluated the association between preoperative thyroid function and the excess weight loss 1 year after surgery, in 641 patients with morbid obesity who underwent bariatric surgery. Patients with a history of thyroid disease, treatment with...

Giant prolactinoma, germline BRCA1 mutation, and depression: A case report 11 M...

Background: Giant prolactinomas are very rare pituitary tumors that may exhibit an aggressive behavior and present with a life-threatening condition. Case presentation: A 25-year-old white woman was admitted to our hospital with a headache, psychomotor retardation, reduced vision, and loss of autonomy in daily activities. Her past medical history was significant for having oligomenorrhea and a depressive syndro...

Prolactin-producing pituitary carcinoma, hypopituitarism, and graves' disease-R...

Introduction: The diagnosis of pituitary carcinoma is very rare, requires the evidence of metastatic disease, and has a poor overall survival. Malignant prolactinoma frequently requires dopamine agonist therapy, pituitary surgery, radiotherapy, and even chemotherapy. Case description: A 19-year-old female presented with galactorrhea, primary amenorrhea, and left hemianopsia. Complementary study detected hyperpr...

Effect of Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery on Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Le...

Background: Several studies have reported that morbid obesity is associated with increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. However, it is not clear what is the impact of bariatric surgery on postoperative thyroid function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of weight loss after bariatric surgery on TSH levels in euthyroid patients with morbid obesity. Methods: We performed a retrospectiv...

Effects of bariatric surgery on blood pressure of non-hypertensive obese patients

Mania induzida por antibióticos: antibiomania: a propósito de um caso clínico

Nos últimos anos têm sido descritos diversos casos de episódios maníacos induzidos pela administração de antibióticos, síndrome que alguns autores designaram de “Antibiomania”. Os autores, com base num caso clínico pretendem fazer uma revisão do tema, mecanismos de acção e formas de intervenção em casos de mania induzida por antibióticos. Espera‑se assim, que os médicos estejam alerta da sua existência, quadro ...

Hyperhomocysteinemia in Renal Transplantation: Preliminary Results

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after renal transplantation (RT).[1] and [2] The excess risk of CVD in RT is due in part to a higher prevalence of established atherosclerotic risk factors, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity.[1] and [2] However, some renal-related risk factors like immunosuppressive medication and residual ren...