Disseminated intravascular coagulation

No presente artigo, revisamos diversos aspectos da etiologia, fisiopatologia, diagnóstico e tratamento da coagulação intravascular disseminada (CIVD).In the present article we review several aspects related to the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Incidence and risk factors of aplastic anemia in Latin American countries: the LATIN case-control study

Associations between aplastic anemia and numerous drugs, pesticides and chemicals have been reported. This study conducted in Latin American countries shows a low incidence of aplastic anemia in this region of the world. Frequent exposure to benzene-based products increases this risk, while any association with specific drugs is uncertain