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Objective: To compare the production of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines by whole blood samples stimulated with lipopolysaccharide from normotensive and preeclamptic women., Methods: The synthesis of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukyn-1β, interleukin-6 and interleukin-10 were assayed by immunosorbent assays in 56 and 50 preeclamptic and normotensive women, respectively., Results: Preeclamptic women showed a higher synthesis (p < 0.05) of interleukin-1β and interleukin-6 versus normotensive group. Interleukin-10 synthesis from samples of normotensive women showed a higher production versus preeclamptic group (p < 0.05)., Conclusion: Preeclamptic women showed an imbalance in the production of pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines in comparison with normotensive women.

There are several treatment options for postmenopausic patients suffering from ostopenia or osteoporosis; one of them being inhibition of bone resorption using bisphosphonates. The most common side effects of these drugs are of gastrointestinal nature. There are, of course, other side effects that could jeopardize the function and integrity of other organs or systems. A case of a 58-year-old patient presenting zoledronic-acid induced uveitis symptoms is reported. The importance of this paper lies in that this complication is rather exceptional, in particular if associated with the biphosphonate in question.

Objective: To identify the microbiota communities in the vaginal tracts of healthy Mexican women across the pregnancy., Methods: Vaginal swabs were obtained during the prenatal visit of women from all trimesters (n = 64) of healthy pregnant women of Mexico City. DNA was isolated from each sample, and PCR-DGGE and sequencing of 16S rRNA gene fragments were used to identify the bacterial communities., Results: 21 different microorganisms were identified in the vaginal samples. Lactobacillus genus was present in 98% of women studied. Four lactobacilli species were identified in vaginal samples. L. acidophilus was the predominant (78%) followed by L. iners (54%), L. gasseri (20%), and L. delbrueckii (6%). 17 different microorganisms related to bacterial vaginosis conditions were identified. Ureaplasma urealyticum was the predominant (21%) followed by BVAB1 (17%) and Gemella bergeriae (7.8%)., Conclusions: Lactobacillus genus predominates in the vaginal samples of Mexican pregnant women associated with different microorganisms related to bacterial vaginosis conditions.