Andean Indians have used coca leaves (Erythroxylon coca and related species) for centuries to enhance physical performance. The benefits and disadvantages of using coca leaf have been a subject of… (More)
OBJECTIVE
This study was aimed at investigating the frequency of infection by Cp. psittaci and determining its genotype in individuals at potential risk of exposure to the bacteria.
METHODOLOGY
The… (More)
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by increase in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and premature coronary artery disease. In Venezuela,… (More)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
The polymorphism of the resistin gene (RETN/RSTN) has been associated with metabolic alterations. In this study the association between the 3'UTR +62G>A polymorphism and… (More)
Poor inter-rater reliability of the Strauss and Carpenter Outcome Criteria in hospital outcome study was attributed to lack of operational definition. A revision aimed at remedying this problem was… (More)