Abstract Mitochondrial diseases are multisystemic disorders characterized by an impairment of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. Diagnosis requires an approach that involves a high index of suspicion, molecular techniques and a careful selection of the tissue to be studied. Our goal was to develop and implement local strategies for diagnosing mitochondrial disorders, by standardizing procedures of molecular b...
ABSTRACT Chronic neurological disorders generate disabilities affecting multiple aspects of life, including sexuality. Objective To describe the presence of sexual dysfunction and comorbidities in a population with chronic neurological disorders. To analyze the relationship between disability and sexual dysfunction. Methods A cross-sectional case-control study was carried out. Patients with amyotrophic lateral ...