Osteomyelitis of the Lower Limb: Diagnostic Accuracy of Dual-Energy CT versus MRI.

Background: MRI is the preferred imaging technique for the identification of osteomyelitis. The key element for diagnosis is the presence of bone marrow edema (BME). Dual-energy CT (DECT) is an alternative tool which is able to identify BME in the lower limb.

EBV and CMV viral load in rheumatoid arthritis and their role in associated Sjögren's syndrome.

Introduction: The role of viral infections in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases has long been suggested, but little evidence is available.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate an association between EBV and CMV and the presence of rheumatoid arthritis and its association with Sjögren's Syndrome.

Patients And Method: A case-control study was performed with 227 patients divided in RA (n = 99), RA/SS (n = 20), and C (n = 128).

Old Apple (Malus domestica L. Borkh) Varieties with Hypoallergenic Properties: An Integrated Approach for Studying Apple Allergenicity.

Freshly consumed apples (Malus domestica L. Borkh) can cause allergic reactions because of the presence of four classes of allergens. Knowledge of the genetic factors affecting the allergenic potential of apples would provide important information for the selection of hypoallergenic genotypes, which can be combined with the adoption of new agronomical practices to produce fruits with a reduced amount of allergens.

Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and its association with cardiovascular disease in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Background & Aims: To estimate the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in type 1 diabetic individuals, and to evaluate whether NAFLD is associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Methods: All patients with diagnosed type 1 diabetes with available liver ultrasound data (n=250), who regularly attended our diabetes clinic, were enrolled. Main study measures were detection of NAFLD (by patient history and liver ultrasound) and asymptomatic/symptomatic CVD (by patient history, chart review, electrocardiogram, and echo-Doppler scanning of carotid and lower limb arteries).