[Non- PSA serum markers for the diagnosis of PCa].

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common male malignancy in our population. Over the past two decades, the prostate specific antigen (PSA) has been widely used for screening, diagnosis and monitoring of prostate cancer. Routine use of PSA has been continuing subject to controversy due to its limited specificity, which is derived from the fact that serum PSA levels are produced in a variety of non-neoplastic conditions.

The Subjective Cognitive Decline Questionnaire (SCD-Q): a validation study.

Background: Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is gaining importance as a focus of investigation, but adequate tools are needed for its quantification.

Objective: To develop and validate a questionnaire to quantify SCD, termed the Subjective Cognitive Decline Questionnaire (SCD-Q).

Methods: 124 controls (CTR), 144 individuals with SCD, 83 mild cognitive impairment subjects, 46 Alzheimer's disease patients, and 397 informants were included.

Survival effects of inferior vena cava filter in patients with acute symptomatic venous thromboembolism and a significant bleeding risk.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the survival effects of inferior vena cava filters in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) who had a significant bleeding risk.

Background: The effectiveness of inferior vena cava filter use among patients with acute symptomatic VTE and known significant bleeding risk remains unclear.

Methods: In this prospective cohort study of patients with acute VTE identified from the RIETE (Computerized Registry of Patients With Venous Thromboembolism), we assessed the association between inferior vena cava filter insertion for known significant bleeding risk and the outcomes of all-cause mortality, pulmonary embolism (PE)-related mortality, and VTE rates through 30 days after the initiation of VTE treatment.

Measurement of waist circumference for retrospective studies - prospective validation of use of CT images to assess abdominal circumference.

Introduction: To validate the use of supine position and CT images for assessing abdominal circumference (AC).

Method: A prospective study in consecutive patients undergoing scheduled abdominal CT at our center between 17 and 25 September 2012. AC was measured four times: Measurements 1 and 2 were sequentially done by the same trained nurse before abdominal CT just above the iliac crest, while measurements 3 and 4 were done on the last abdominal CT slice not showing the iliac bone.

[Usefulness of the basic exploration of the upper airways and neighbor structures in patients with adult obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome].

Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a prevalent disease in the general population, associated with an increase in the cardiovascular morbimortality. A basic and/or standardized otolaryngologic exploration could help us to detect the structural abnormalities that alter the upper airway collapsibility and offer a high pre-test risk factor, improve the CPAP adherence or even the possibility of offering alternative treatments. This article offers a revision of the exploration in OSAHS patients.

Current challenges in contraception in adolescents and young women.

Purpose Of Review: Although developing countries have made much progress in expanding the availability and use of family planning services, the need for effective contraception is large, and growing because the largest cohorts in human history are entering their reproductive years. Not only regarding developing countries but also in developed countries, where the usual contraceptive methods, such as the oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and condoms, have been available for decades, there have been many new advances in contraceptive technology in the last several years. New formulations of oral contraceptives, extended and continuous use of oral contraceptives and long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) may have a wider role in contraception and their increased implementation could help to reduce unintended pregnancy.

Study of arteriovenous fistula function by the temperature gradient method using the Twister™ device.

Introduction: Periodic blood flow (QA) measurement is the preferred way for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) surveillance in chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients. Objectives. 1) Assess the efficacy of the temperature gradient method (TGM) on the QA determinations using the Twister™ device and to compare the functional results with the Delta-H method.

Five years of vascular access stenosis surveillance by blood flow rate measurements during hemodialysis using the Delta-H method.

Purpose: To report experience over five years of vascular access (VA) stenosis surveillance.

Methods: We prospectively monitored the blood flow rate (QA) of 145 VA in 131 ESRD (age 62.6 ±13.

[Clinical features and prognosis of patients with scleroderma renal crisis].

Background And Objective: Scleroderma renal crisis is a severe complication of systemic sclerosis, which causes arterial hypertension and acute renal failure. Early treatment of these patients with ACE inhibitors may improve prognosis. We aimed to analyze the frequency, clinical and epidemiological characteristics, morbidity and mortality and prognosis of scleroderma renal crisis.

Postoperative pain after haemorrhoidectomy: role of impaired evacuation.

Aim: We hypothesized that obstructive defaecation is associated with more postoperative pain after haemorrhoidectomy.

Method: Fifty patients with grade IV haemorrhoids were included in a prospective study. Impaired evacuation was defined as the inability to evacuate a rectal balloon.

Unusual case of osteosynthesis failure in a hip fracture: side-plate pull-out.

Osteoporotic hip fractures are common in our setting. Poor bone quality favors complications of the osteosynthesis procedures used to treat these patients. Lag-screw cut-out through the femoral head is not uncommon (2%), but pull-out of side plate screws is very unusual.

[Functional profile of cephalic arch stenosis].

Cephalic arch stenosis (CAS) is a unique type of vascular access stenosis. For example, the etiology of CAS is under investigation and the prevalence of CAS can be lower in diabetic patients. Three cases of CAS were identified during our vascular access stenosis surveillance program by blood flow rate measurements using the Delta-H method.

[Prevalence and functional effect of arteriovenous fistula calcifications, evaluated by spiral CT in chronic haemodialysis patients].

Introduction: Vascular calcification is a common finding in patients (pts) with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Objective: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the prevalence and functional effect of native arteriovenous fistula AVF (feeding artery and/or arterialized vein) calcifications evaluated by spiral computed tomography (CT) in ESRD pts undergoing chronic hemodialysis (HD).

Patients And Method: Forty-five upper limb AVF (radial 44.

[Measurement of vascular access blood flow rate during hemodyalisis in 38 patients using the thermodilution technique. A comparative study with the Delta-H method].

Introduction: Periodic QA measurement is the preferred way for VA surveillance in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients (pts).

Objective: The aims of this study were to measure QA by TDT and to compare the functional results with Delta-H method.

Patients And Methods: We measured Q(A) non invasively in 38 VA (mean VA duration: 48.

[Urgencies and emergencies drug ingestion].

The author studies the profile and general characteristics of patients who suffer whatever type of accidental or voluntary drug intoxication by someone who makes use of the Mollet Hospital Emergency Ward. The author verifies the need for distinct types of nursing care, including techniques, procedures and how to administer treatment, to patients who suffer from drug intoxication, either accidental or voluntary The author also tries to discover the work load for nursing personnel which this type of patient brings to bear on an emergency service by means of the "PRN" method.

[Noninvasive assessment of forearm vessels by color Doppler ultrasonography (CDU) before and after radiocephalic fistula (RCF) placement].

Introduction: The CDU is a noninvasive vascular access (VA) monitoring technique that provides both structural and hemodynamic information from vessels.

Objective: The aim of this prospective study was to analyze some parameters of forearm vessels by CDU before and after RCF creation at the wrist.

Patients And Methods: We explored by CDU the vessels of forearm in 34 CRF patients (pts) (mean age 63.

Clinical outcome of patients with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis: results from the RIETE Registry.

Background: There is little information on the clinical outcome of patients with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Methods: RIETE is an ongoing registry of consecutive patients with objectively confirmed, symptomatic, acute DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE). In this analysis, we analyzed the demographic characteristics, treatment, and 3-month outcome of all patients with DVT in the arm.

[Tesio twin catheter system for hemodialysis tunnelized using an echo-guided technique. Retrospective analysis of 210 catheters].

Purpose: Review a large experience in the placement of tunnelled catheters to assess the outcomes with twin catheter system as hemodialysis access.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed clinical and hemodialysis data regarding of ESRD patients who were referred from 2 dialysis facilities for placement of tunnelled catheters hemodialysis access between 1996 March and 2005 July. For catheter insertion a real-time sonography technique was used (Site Rite II Dymax corporation) in performing vascular access procedure.

[Study of vascular access (VA) by color Doppler ultrasonography (CDU). Comparison between delta-H and CDU methods in measuring VA blood flow rate].

Introduction: The color Doppler ultrasonography (CDU) is a noninvasive vascular access (VA) monitoring technique that provides both structural and hemodynamic information from VA. On the other hand, the delta-H (AH) method is another noninvasive technique that measures the VA blood flow rate during hemodialysis (HD).

Objective: 1) To analyze some anatomic and functional parameters of VA by CDU.

[Vascular access surveillance with blood flow monitoring: a prospective study with 65 patients].

Background: Periodic intra-access blood flow rate (QA) monitoring is the preferred method for vascular access (VA) surveillance (NKF-K/DOQI, update 2000).

Objectives: 1) To determine the ultrafiltration (UF) method accuracy for early detection of VA stenosis. 2) To evaluate the hemodynamic effect of elective VA intervention (angioplasty or surgery).

[Ischemic hepatitis in patients with heart failure].

Ischemic hepatitis is characterized by a marked and reversible elevation in either the serum alanine or aspartate aminotransferase level in a appropriate clinical setting that could lead to a reduction in hepatic blood flow, mainly in patients with heart failure. To establish the diagnosis other causes of hepatitis, such as virus and drugs, must be previously excluded. Centrilobular necrosis is the main histologic feature.

[Non-invasive monitoring of a humeral arteriovenous fistula with hemodynamic repercussions].

A 70-year-old woman, who undergoing hemodialysis due to chronic pyelonephritis, is reported. She suffered from dyspnea due to pulmonary artery hypertension secondary to volume overload as a complication of high-flow brachial AVF. The combined estimation of vascular access blood flow rate (QA) and systolic pulmonary artery pressure by noninvasive methods (ultrafiltration and Doppler echocardiography, respectively) allowed us the diagnosis, make a surgical indication and post-surgical follow-up of AVF with hemodynamic repercussion.

Residual symptoms and comorbidity in panic disorder.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of the comorbid conditions of panic disorder after 1 year of treatment, emphasizing the detection of residual symptoms and their relationship to other clinical variables.

Methods: Subjects (N = 64) were assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R and the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire. Comorbidity with other disorders, scores on Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale were assessed at baseline and after 12 months.

[Valvular heart disease in patients with anti-phospholipid syndrome].

Introduction: Anti-phospholipid antibodies (APA) may involve heart and valvular heart disease seems to be the most common clinical manifestation.

Objectives: To study the prevalence and characteristics of valvular heart disease in a large patient population with anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS) and also to analyze the clinical and immunological profile of patients with valvular involvement compared with those without involvement. Patients and methods.