The role of the radiologist in the dengue endemic: a pictorial essay.

The dengue virus, a member of the family Flaviviridae, is transmitted by mosquitoes and causes a viral disease known as dengue fever that is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. It is estimated that there are 100-400 million new infections every year, with underreporting due to limited surveillance systems. The presentation ranges from asymptomatic to dengue shock syndrome.

Persistent hypotension and other complications of celiac plexus neurolysis: A case report and literature review.

Key Clinical Message: Persistent hypotension is a rare complication of celiac plexus neurolysis. It is important to know what are the main and rare complications and how to treat these in patients who undergo CPN.

Abstract: Celiac plexus neurolysis is an effective treatment for visceral abdominal pain in oncological patients.

Brain metastasis from a thoracic myxofibrosarcoma: A case report and literature review.

Background: Myxofibrosarcoma (MFS) is a type of sarcoma that mainly affects elderly people; it represents only 5% of all sarcomas and shows no line of differentiation. Intracranial MFS is a rare condition. At present, limited data exist regarding brain metastasis from MFS.

Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Infected With in a Regional General Hospital in Bahia, Brazil.

It is necessary to know the resistance profile of to better control diabetic foot ulcer infections, to establish rational antibiotic therapy, and to avoid the development of resistant strains. This cross-sectional study evaluated the clinical parameters, virulence, and antimicrobial resistance profiles of in patients with diabetic foot disease admitted to a public hospital. strains were identified in patients with diabetes with amputation indication.

The genetic diversity and population structure of two endemic Amazonian quillwort ( L.) species.

Background: Two endemic lycophyte species and have been recently described in the State of Pará in the Amazon forest located in northern Brazil. L. has survived through three mass extinctions.

904 nm Low-Level Laser Irradiation Decreases Expression of Catabolism-Related Genes in White Adipose Tissue of Wistar Rats: Possible Roles of Laser on Metabolism.

Adipose tissue is the main energy storage tissue in the body. Its catabolic and anabolic responses depend on several factors, such as nutritional status, metabolic profile, and hormonal signaling. There are few studies addressing the effects of laser photobiomodulation (PBM) on adipose tissue and results are controversial.

Ultrasound-Guided DREZotomy: Technical Note.

Dorsal root entry zone (DREZ) lesioning is still used as a choice of treatment for some painful conditions as well as spasticity in selected patients. The most commonly used techniques to perform DREZotomy are the microsurgical one and DREZ radiofrequency (RF) coagulation. The technical difficulties using punctures to perform RF lesions include complications such as occurrence of lesions in the dorsal columns or in the corticospinal tract.

Laser Photobiomodulation 904 nm Promotes Inhibition of Hormone-Sensitive Lipase Activity in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes Differentiated Cells.

The lipid metabolism is essential for maintaining the body's energy responses. Laser photobiomodulation triggers many important cellular effects, but these effects on lipid metabolism are not well described. In this study, we analyzed the laser photobiomodulation in the hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) activity, a key enzyme in the triglycerides (TAG) hydrolysis in adipose tissue 3T3-L1.

Vessel wall MRI revealing inflammation on brain aneurysm associated to chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.

Some authors have reported the association between CMC and brain aneurysms. In this paper it is reported a fusiform brain aneurysm associated to CMC and the vessel wall MRI findings.

Brain Abscess After Halo Fixation for the Cervical Spine.

Background: Halo fixation is one of the possible treatments for cervical spine fractures. However, improper use of these devices may lead to many complications, such as pin loosening, halo dislocation, pin site infection, and intradural penetration.

Case Description: We report the case of a 43-year-old man who first presented with a seizure and an altered level of consciousness 5 months after halo-vest placement for an odontoid fracture.

Endoscopic view of an internal carotid artery aneurysm presenting with hydrocephalus.

Giant aneurysms (>25 mm) represent approximately 5-10% of all intracranial aneurysms. In this paper it's reported a giant calcified aneurysm presenting with hydrocephalus. It's highlighted the pre-operative images and intra-operative endoscopic findings.

Intradural calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the neuraxis presenting as a cauda equina syndrome.

Background: Calcifying nonneoplastic pseudoneoplasms of the neuraxis (CAPNON) have been reported in 59 cases in literature, however, they rarely involve the spinal cord. Owing to the advances in immunohistochemical markers, their structure and origin are better understood now.

Case Report: We present the case of a 72-year-old female who had longstanding history of low back pain that exacerbated 20 days prior to the presentation to the emergency room with a frank cauda equina syndrome.

Prevalence of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes mellitus and their relationship with duration of the disease and chronic complications.

Unlabelled: Controversial data suggest that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have an increased risk of fractures despite having, in some studies, higher bone mineral density.

Methods: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of osteoporosis and morphometric vertebral fractures in 148 postmenopausal diabetic women, aged 61.87±7.