In practice, the theory is different: a processual analysis of breastfeeding in northeast Brazil.

'Na prática, a teoria è outra' (in practice, the theory is different) is an old Brazilian saying. This phrase summarizes well the general practice of breastfeeding in Brazil: 'Breast is best' is central in the pregnant women's future oriented 'theory' of how their infant should be fed. In the subsequent weeks after delivery, however, in the daily practicalities of feeding their infant, this theory is, to a large extent, abandoned.

Genesis of the professional-patient relationship in early practical experience: qualitative and quantitative study.

Context: As a rule, undergraduate medical students experience everyday work in health care as spectators. They are not allowed to participate in real-life interaction between professionals and patients. We report on an exception to this rule.

Social aspects of genetic testing for factor V Leiden mutation in healthy individuals and their importance for daily practice.

To explore social aspects of asymptomatic carriership of factor V Leiden mutation (FVL) and how carriers have experienced procedure of screening for FVL, we have performed a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Seventeen carriers of FVL without history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) were interviewed. Carriership of FVL has the potential to influence daily life by inducing concerns, stigmatisation and problems with insurances.

[Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis and purulent arthritis in childhood. A 10-year study from the county of Copenhagen with a follow-up].

Introduction: The proper treatment of patients with acute haematogenous osteomyelitis and acute suppurative arthritis is still controversial. Based on a previous study, a treatment regimen was recommended. We now report on the clinical, bacteriological, and radiological aspects of the diseases, with special attention to possible changes in the natural history of the diseases and the long-term prognosis.