[Association of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism and the risk of sporadic colorectal cancer].

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major global public health problem. Folate metabolism is involved in DNA synthesis, repair and methylation. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a key enzyme in folate metabolism.

[Surgical treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic renal failure. Report of 57 cases].

Aim: The aim of this study was to report the experience of the department of general surgery (Aile III) Ibn Rochd Hospital in surgical management of hyperparathyroidism in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Methods: Fifty seven patients (24 M, 33F) with hyperparathyroidism underwent surgical parathyroidectomy from 1998 to 2004. Surgical indication was established according to clinical or biological assessment.