Clinical Significance of Serum Adiponectin and Resistin Levels in Liver Cirrhosis.

Introduction: Adiponectin and resistin levels are increased in patients with cirrhosis, but it prognostic significance is unknown. We sought to investigate the factors associated with adiponectin and resistin levels and its clinical significance in patients with cirrhosis.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective cohort study that included 122 subjects with cirrhosis who attended an outpatient clinic and were initially evaluated in 2012.

Risk factors for cesarean section by category of health service.

Objective: To analyze the rate of cesarean section and differences in risk factors by category of health service, either public or private.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out including all pregnant women in labor admitted to hospitals in the city of Rio Grande, Southern Brazil, between January 1 and December 31, 2007. A pre-coded and pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect on social, demographic, obstetric and newborn care information.