Aim: To review the qualitative literature regarding how people with fibromyalgia experience and are impacted by stigma.
Design: A systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative studies was conducted following the Thomas and Harden method.
Methods: The electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Embase and Scopus were queried (September 2023).
The role of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the establishment of cervical cancer has driven studies to find more effective methods of viral detection so that early intervention strategies can be performed. However, the methods still have limitations, especially regarding detecting the different genotypes simultaneously. We have developed a high-throughput system using a single-tube nested-multiplex polymerase chain reaction (NMPCR) for the detection of 40 HPV genotypes using capillary electrophoresis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate the prognostic significance of thyroid hormone profile in patients hospitalized for decompensated cirrhosis.
Subjects And Methods: Prospective cohort study that included 119 subjects. All subjects were evaluated at admission and followed for 90 days.
Background And Purpose: Fremanezumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the calcitonin gene-related peptide for migraine prevention, is available in monthly (225 mg) and quarterly (675 mg) doses. Previous studies showed efficacy and safety for both regimens, but a real-life comparison is lacking. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of monthly and quarterly fremanezumab in a real-life setting.
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