Publications by authors named "D Borducchi"
Duodenal-type follicular lymphoma (DFL) is a rare subtype classified by the 5th edition of the WHO and international consensus classifications of lymphoid neoplasms, typically presenting as localized disease with favorable outcomes. This multicenter retrospective study examines 53 Brazilian DFL patients with a median age of 58.2 years (33-85), with males comprising 50% ( = 27).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a crucial impact on lifestyle worldwide. In this way, many studies have been presented, leading to continuous revaluation and questioning of conducts and concepts. Such is the case of the Chinese study suggesting that the new coronavirus has the potential to code anomalous nonstructural proteins capable of dissociating the iron atom from the porphyrin structure, contributing significantly to the characteristic hypoxemia conditions of the disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAmong the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games' unforgettable moments, one could not overlook performances by Phelps and Bolt, which challenge old premises about the maximum extension of individual supremacism in ultracompetitive modalities and the doping scandals. Different media channels resonated these two trends, with an unseen rise on discussions about traits and practices that may set ultrahigh performance athletes apart from the more ordinary ones. Yet, some key issues remain undebated.
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- The study focuses on patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, aiming to understand its correlation with mortality rates.
- Conducted at a medical school, the research analyzed patient data from 2006 to 2010, revealing a median age of 58.5 years, high rates of anemia (87%) and significant creatinine levels (19%).
- Findings indicate a five-year survival rate of 74.6%, with Durie-Salmon staging showing a significant link to patient outcomes, while other staging systems did not have a notable impact on survival rates.