Secular trends in hip fractures in adults over 50 years old: a retrospective analysis of hospital admissions to the Brazilian Public Health System from 2004 to 2013.

Unlabelled: This was a retrospective observational study to determine the secular trends in osteoporosis hip fractures in Brazil from 2004 to 2013. The fracture rates were stable for both sexes, and there was not a secular trend. Fractures were predominant in the South and Southeast Regions.

[Plasmapheresis before thyroidectomy in a patient with thyrotoxicosis and hepatotoxicity by propylthiouracil: case report].

Thyrotoxicosis is a rare clinical syndrome resulting from an exacerbation of hyperthyroidism, with various etiology and triggering factors. Its approach may be accomplished by blocking the synthesis of hormones, their secretion and/or inhibition of their peripheral action, besides treating the triggering factors. However, in refractory cases, plasmapheresis appears as an important option for treatment.