C4 Deficiency Is a Predisposing Factor for Streptococcus pneumoniae–Induced Autoantibody Production

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Prevalence in Meniere’s Disease: Is Meniere\'s Disease a Predisposing Factor?

Background: Meniere’s disease (MD) is a chronic illness defined as an idiopathic syndrome of endolymphatic hydrops. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a balance disorder and can be the sequel of diverse inner ear impairments. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of BPPV in MD patients. Materials and Methods: All patients with definite or prob...

arsenicosis: is it a protective or predisposing factor for mental illness?

chronic arsenic poisoning (arsenicosis) is a global health risk, and it has been reported to improve the fitness, especially in altitudinal sickness in therapeutic dose. scarcity of systematic study on psychiatric co-morbidities in arsenicosis motivated us to conduct this research. the aim of this study was to estimate the co-morbid psychiatric disorders in patients with arsenicosis and to exam...

A Pregnant Woman with Factor V Deficiency

Stress and disease: is being female a predisposing factor?

Jill B. Becker,1 Lisa M. Monteggia,2 Tara S. Perrot-Sinal,3 Russell D. Romeo,4 Jane R. Taylor,5 Rachel Yehuda,6 and Tracy L. Bale7 1Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, 2Department of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390, 3Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2, ...

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Production is Regulated by Gene Polymorphisms

Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has a key role in angiogene-sis and in transplantation. The level of VEGF is related to the differences in the DNA sequence of its promoter region. Objectives: In this study, the association between the combination of VEGF –1154 G and –2578 C alleles and VEGF production by LPS-stimulated PBMCs was investigated. In addition; the relationship ...