The risk of depression and anxiety in patients with familial mediterranean fever - a cross-sectional study.

Background: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive autoinflammatory disease associated with various systemic comorbidities. Recent research regarding the association with depression and anxiety has yielded conflicting results. The current study aims were to examine whether such an association exists using big data analysis methodology.

Auto Strut: a novel smart robotic system for external fixation device for bone deformity correction, a preliminary experience.

Purpose: Several hexapod external fixators are used in the treatment of bone fracture and deformity corrections. One characteristic of all of them is the requirement for manual adjustment of the fixator struts. The purpose of this study was to introduce a novel robotic system that executes automatic adjustment of the struts.

Frequency and activity of autorosette forming cells in Con-A activated PBL from women with hyperplasia or carcinoma of the endometrium--possible role of estrogens.

In a previous study we showed that endometrial carcinoma (EC) patients have a T cell deficiency manifested in a reduced ability to be stimulated in vitro by PHA and to produce IL-2. In an attempt to understand the mechanism responsible for this alteration we present in this paper a study on T cells characterized by the ability to form rosettes, with human erythrocytes, following Con-A activation (designated auto-rosette forming cells--ARFC). These cells are also known to manifest suppressive activity.

Spontaneous postpartum regression of pituitary mass with return of function.

A 37-year-old woman undergoing endocrine evaluation during her seventh pregnancy because of headaches, weakness, and hyponatremia was found to have central hypoadrenalism and hypothyroidism. Computed tomography showed a pituitary mass with suprasellar extension but her visual fields were intact. She was treated conservatively with hydrocortisone acetate and levothyroxine sodium until 38 weeks of gestation, when healthy twins were delivered by cesarean section.