Influence of the programmed cell death of lymphocytes on the immunity of patients with atopic bronchial asthma.

Background: Fairly recent data highlight the role of programmed cell death and autoimmunity, as potentially important factors in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive airway diseases. The purpose of our research was to determine the influence of apoptotic factors on the immunity of patients with atopic bronchial asthma according to the degree of severity.

Method: The study was performed on the peripheral blood of patients with atopic bronchial asthma with different severity.

Value of power doppler and 3D vascular sonography as a method for diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer.

Objectives: To compare the value of Power Doppler Sonography (PDS) and B mode sonography in the diagnosis of prostate cancer and to assess the value of PDS to specify capsular effraction of the cancer.

Patients And Methods: 323 patients were investigated: 41 control subjects allowed the establishment of normal vascular semiology and 282 patients with suspected cancer (PSA >4ng/ml). Power Doppler Sonography with 3D reconstruction was used to describe Power Doppler Sonography features of normal or abnormal vessels.