Objective -To determine the characteristics associated with the dropout of patients followed up in a Brazilian out patient clinic specializing in hypertension. 1.78 (1.28-2.48). Age increase was associated with a higher probability of follow-up with a relative risk of 0.98 (0.97-0.99 Methods

Immunology is a vast, complex and challenging subject. To facilitate students' understanding, the authors have created a T-lymphocyte and B-lymphocyte self-tolerance game. The T-lymphocyte self-tolerance game consisted of 24 cardboard pieces with illustrations and statements about self-tolerance mechanisms and one large panel board. The B-lymphocyte panel board consisted of 11 cardboard pieces with illustrations and statements about self-tolerance mechanisms, and two large panels. Students had to associate mechanisms of self-tolerance with the corresponding cardboard pieces. In total, 120 students attended the session. Of these, 95.8% considered that the panel board facilitated their understanding; 95% affirmed they understood how T- and B-lymphocyte self-tolerance worked. Students' grades improved significantly. The good results obtained show the value of using a panel board when approaching a subject that is vast and complex.

Relato de Caso RESUMO A cardiomiopatia induzida por estresse pode mimetizar o diagnóstico de infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM) nas salas de emergências. Este caso descreve uma paciente com quadro clínico de IAM. Após ser submetida a coronariografia, foi modificado seu diagnóstico para cardiomiopatia induzida por estresse. Seu conhecimento é importante, visto que é uma síndrome com características, tratamento e prognóstico diferentes do IAM. DESCRITORES: Cardiomiopatia de Takotsubo. Disfunção ventricular esquerda. Estresse. Estresse psicológico/complicações.