Hepatitis E: Are Rheumatic Patients at Risk?

Hepatitis E: are rheumatic patients at risk?

3. Information on permissions/orders of reprints in rheumatology and related fields. Silverman featuring research articles on clinical subjects from scientists working is a monthly international serial edited by Earl D.

Hepatitis B: are you at risk?

Are you at risk for hepatitis B?

Sharing drug using equipment Sharing equipment for injection and non-injection drugs such as needles, cottons, cookers, ties, straws, pipes and even water are some of the easiest ways to get hepatitis C. Even the smallest amounts of blood that you may not be able to see can transmit the virus. Making sure your equipment stays personal and isn’t shared with anyone will help you stay healthy. If ...

Are Lean and Normal Weight Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome at Risk of Preeclampsia?

Background We examined whether pregnant women with preeclampsia have an increased rate of pre-pregnancy polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study also evaluated whether the association, if any, was a result of preeclampsia and its relationship to PCOS or dependent upon concurrent obesity. MaterialsAndMethods In this study, 75 preeclampsia cases and 225 normotensive pregnant controls, matched...

Are Bodybuilders at Higher Risk of Suffering Post-Tonsillectomy Haemorrhage?

Elective tonsillectomy remains one of the most commonly performed operations in otolaryngology, with postoperative hemorrhage (PTH) being the most significant potential complication. Anecdotal evidence among ENT Surgeons suggested that bodybuilding athletes may be at increased risk of suffering from PTH, a notion corroborated by a recent case report, regarding primary PTH. The problem has been ...