Computer-aided ration calculation (Diet Check Munich ) versus blood profile in raw fed privately owned dogs.

Many dog owners create nutritionally imbalanced raw meat-based diets (RMBD) with information from the Internet and pseudo-scientific books, some even use pre-prepared frozen raw feed from online shops, local butchers or other providers. The risk of nutritional imbalances is therefore present. Blood profiles for dogs fed RMBD are promoted by laboratories as a simple tool for the owner to check the nutritional supply situation.

Neuropathic complications after 157 procedures of continuous popliteal nerve block for hallux valgus surgery. A retrospective study.

Background: Continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB), in particular at the popliteal fossa, is widely used in orthopedic surgery, allowing good postoperative analgesia. Possible neuropathic complications, however, remain poorly known.

Objective: To review the characteristics of peripheral neuropathy (PN) after sciatic CPNB at the popliteal fossa, estimating prevalence, severity, evolution and possible risk factors, especially those relating to the procedure.

[Ischemic stroke as the first manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis].

The most characteristic clinical manifestations of Wegener's granulomatosis are upper and lower respiratory tract and renal involvement. The central nervous system manifestations are uncommon and occur usually late in the course of the disease. We report a 48-year-old man who presented with an ischemic stroke as the first manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis.

[Etiology and prognosis of highly elevated C-reactive protein levels (≥500 mg/L): a retrospective study about 168 measures in a series of 113 patients].

Purpose: The C-reactive protein (CRP) is a useful inflammatory marker with a rapid kinetics during the inflammatory process. The objective of this study was to determine the etiology and prognosis of extremely elevated CRP values greater or equal to 500 mg/L.

Methods: We performed an exhaustive retrospective study from January 2004 to July 2009, in a general hospital, of all patients with a CRP value above 500 mg/L, admitted in all clinical departments.