Antinuclear antibodies in interstitial lung disease: Prevalence and clinical significance.

Introduction: The diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD) requires elimination of underlying connective tissue disease. Consequently, antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are routinely screened in patients with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia. However the clinical usefulness of this practice is not well clear.

Prognostic Value of Serum C-Reactive Protein in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: When Should We Take the Sample?

Background: Several studies showed a correlation between C-reactive protein and mortality in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. However, the best time to measure C-reactive protein to assess prognosis is not yet clear. The purpose of this study was to determine if initial or H24-C-reactive protein is independently associated with 30-day mortality in intracerebral hemorrhage.