[Convergence insufficiency with unilateral exophoria at near in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder - a preliminary study].

Objectives: The study describes an abnormal convergence symptom, i.e. unilateral exophoria at near, in patients with schizophrenia (SZ) and bipolar disorder (BD).

[Emotional disorders in patients with cerebellar damage--case studies].

Aim: Growing number of research shows the role of the cerebellum in the regulation of affect. Lesions of the cerebellum can lead to emotional disregulation, a significant part of the Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome. The aim of this article is to analyze the most recent studies concerning the cerebellar participation in emotional reactions and to present three cases: two female and one male who suffered from cerebellar damage and presented post-traumatic affective and personality change.

Oral antibiotic therapy improves fat absorption in cystic fibrosis patients with small intestine bacterial overgrowth.

Background: The aim of the present study was to assess the influence of antibiotic therapy on fat assimilation in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

Materials And Methods: Twenty six pancreatic insufficient CF patients with bronchopulmonary exacerbation and diagnosed SIBO (positive hydrogen-methane breath test) entered the study. (13)C mixed triglyceride breath test was performed before and after antibiotic therapy.