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The authors studied 35 marrow biopsies from 32 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease, polymyositis, and psoriatic arthritis. Reasons for biopsy included cytopenia, fever of unknown origin, and malignancy. Cellularity was abnormal in 71%.
Metabolic diseases of cows represent the leading internal pathology in Lithuania in terms of incidence and economic impact. This paper summarizes the mineral metabolic state of milk cows, and details the influence of feeding on serum levels of calcium, nonorganic phosphorus, magnesium, potassium,
A 78-year-old lady initially presented with painful hips, low back pain, lethargy and weight loss. She had a past history of osteomalacia. Investigations revealed evidence of malabsorption and jejunal biopsy revealed sub-total villous atrophy in keeping with coeliac disease. Peripheral blood film
Cadmium is a metallic impurity in various minerals. The two main cadmium exposure sources in general population are food and tobacco smoking. Its industrial exploitation has grown in the early twentieth century. Cadmium is used in accumulators or alkaline batteries (80%) and in pigments for paints
The impact of intravenous bisphosphonate treatment to treat painful vertebral fractures in boys with DMD has not been documented. In this retrospective observational study of seven boys, 2 years of intravenous bisphosphonate therapy was associated with back pain improvement and stabilization or