[The use of lipids in total parenteral nutrition].

Lipid infusion, once used solely as a means of preventing fatty acid deficiency, is now commonly used as a major caloric source in total parenteral nutrition. The Authors propose a review of problems related to the use of intravenous fat emulsions.

[Behavior of TBII (TSH receptor binding immunoglobulins) in multinodular struma].

The authors consider the behaviour of TBII (TSH receptor binding inhibitory immunoglobulins) in multinodular goiter, in relation to the functional status of the thyroid classified on the basis of T3, FT4, TSH IRMA. The samples were collected from 53 patients with normal T3, FT4 and TSH; 14 patients with T3 and FT4 in normal range and TSH less than 0.15 milli U/l; 8 patients with T3 and/or FT4 above the superior limits of normal range and TSH less than 0.