Is broad-band ultraviolet B phototherapy associated with elevated serum thiobarbituric acid reactive substance and nitrite-nitrate levels in psoriatic patients?
Our study showed that chronic exposure to UV irradiation may lead to a systemic effect on lipid peroxidation and NO levels, which are shown by a significant elevation in TBARS and nitrite-nitrate levels in serum.
A higher BMI is not an independent predictor of mortality after emergency surgery. Obese patients are at a higher risk of developing wound infections and requiring ICU admission after emergent general surgical procedure.