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Coexistence of delusions of pregnancy and infestation in a male.

The coexistent appearance of delusions of pregnancy and infestation is reported in a male patient with posttraumatic epilepsy. While published organic cases of delusions of pregnancy have involved patients with severe or mild mental retardation, our reported patient had a higher than average IQ. The interpretative role of these delusions in a probable perceptual symptomatology cannot be excluded, as both delusions can be based on sensations in the abdomen or on the skin.

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[Effect of diet therapy on iron metabolism in chronic kidney disease].

A modified Giordano-Giovanetti diet has a beneficial therapeutic effect in the treatment of azotemia and uremia. The diet is capable of maintaining nitrogenous equilibrium for a long period of time. However, the chemical composition of the diet does not meet iron requirements of patients with chronic renal diseases. Besides, the quantitative ratio of the ingredients such as proteins and carbohydrates has an adverse effect on iron absorption, the greatest portion of iron contained by the diet is bound with products of plant origin and absorbed by the body to a negligible degree. It is recommended that the diet suggested be supplemented with readily available iron preparations.

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