[Acute heart failure secondary to takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient on peritoneal dialysis with residual renal function loss].

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is characterized by clinical and electrocardio-graphic signs that mimic myocardial ischemia, typical left ventricular kinesis abnormalities, and no evidence of obstructive coronary disease. It is associated with emotional or physical stress usually in postmenopausal women. A major pathogenetic role is played by excessive sympathetic stimulation of the left ventricle.

Prevention of recurrent upper respiratory tract infections in a community of cloistered nuns using a new immunostimulating bacterial lysate. A randomized, double-blind clinical trial.

Unlabelled: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of the immunostimulating therapy with a new vaccine Ismigen in preventing recurrent infections of the upper respiratory tract in subjects belonging to a community of cloistered nuns. This product is a lysate obtained by mechanical lysis of bacteria (MLBL) usually responsible of respiratory tract infections. A randomized, double-blind, parallel groups, placebo controlled clinical trial was carried out in 47 nuns (age range 25-80 years) living in a cloistered religious community, suffering from recurrent infections of the upper respiratory tract.