Publications by authors named "Sophia Melani"

Background: The prognosis of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) depends on the type of lymphoma, the extension of the disease and the response to therapy.

Aim: To evaluate the prognostic value of pretreatment and interim PET/CT compared to classic prognosis factors and body composition measurement (sarcopenia, adipopenia) in patients with recently diagnosed NHL.

Material And Methods: Patients with recently diagnosed NHL who had staging 18F-FDG PET/CT performed between December 2008 and August 2018 were selected.

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Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) increases morbidity, mortality and hospital stay in critical patients units (CPU).

Aim: To determine the incidence and mortality of AKI in CPU.

Material And Methods: Review of electronic medical records of 1,769 patients aged 61 ± 20 years (47% males) discharged from a CPU during one year.

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