Endothelium-biomarkers for postthrombotic syndrome: a case-control study.

Background: The postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a long-term complication of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Increase knowledge on the PTS pathophysiology and novel biomarkers are needed in order to predict PTS development and to improve treatment results. The aim of this study was to analyze novel endothelium-biomarkers for PTS in patients with DVT out of the acute phase.

[Iron deficiency in reproductive age university women at the School of Medicine, Uruguay].

Introduction: Disorders of iron metabolism are very common pathological conditions. Iron deficiency, with or without anemia, is estimated to affect more than 2 billion people.The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia and their predisposing factors in a group of premenopausal women, university students of the School of Medicine of the University of the Republic in Uruguay.

Immune cells subpopulations in cerebrospinal fluid and peripheral blood of patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

Background: There is growing evidence supporting the role of inflammation in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) pathophysiology and it is of great interest to elucidate which immune mechanisms are involved.

Methods: 12 aSAH patients and 28 healthy controls were enrolled prospectively. We assessed leukocytes subpopulations and their activation status by flow cytometry in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and peripheral blood (PB) of SAH patients at the same time and in PB of controls.