Leprosy and pregnancy: detection coefficient and proposal for a new index.

Introduction: Our study presents a method to generate a novel detection coefficient for the association between leprosy and pregnancy (DCLP). Methods The DCLP was calculated for women from the State of Pará (2007-2009), Brazil. Data were ordered, divided into five equal parts (corresponding to the P20, P40, P60, and P80 percentiles), and classified as low, medium, high, very high, or hyperendemic.

Investigating the relationship between hemodynamic and metabolic parameters in portal triade occlusion following hemorrhagic shock.

Purpose: To determine whether metabolic and hemodynamic parameters are "mathematically" coupled in rats submitted to portal triad occlusion following controlled hemorrhagic shock state.

Methods: Pearson's coefficient (r-value) analysis was performed. Differences considered significant at p < 0.