METABOLIC SYNDROME AND CHRONIC URTICARIA

Metabolic syndrome and chronic urticaria

We have read the original article entitled: "Quality of life in chronic urticaria and its relationship with the economic impact and control of the disease in patients treated at the University Hospital of Monterrey, Mexico", by Arias-Cruz et al.In this interesting Collections article, the authors found that 72.2% of patients with chronic urticaria

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Evolution of the SPATULA/ALCATRAZ gene lineage and expression analyses in the basal eudicot, Bocconia frutescens L. (Papaveraceae)

Abstract Background SPATULA (SPT) and ALCATRAZ (ALC) are recent paralogs that belong to the large bHLH transcription factor family.Orthologs of these genes have been found in all core eudicots, whereas pre-duplication genes, named paleoSPATULA/ALCATRAZ, have been found in basal eudicots, monocots, basal angiosperms and gymnosperms.Nevertheless, fun

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Leukodepleted Packed Red Blood Cells Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Major Cardiovascular Surgical Procedure: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background.Leukocytes contained in the allogeneic packed red blood cell (PRBC) are the cause of certain adverse reactions associated with blood transfusion.Leukoreduction consists of eliminating leukocytes in all blood products below Tart Cherry the established safety levels for any patient type.In this systematic review, we appraise the clinical e

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