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Pediatric lupus nephritis

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (2), 2019
Abstract Involvement of the kidneys by lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the most severe clinical manifestations seen in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). LN is more frequent and severe in pediatric patients and has been associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates. This narrative...

Early detection of chronic renal disease: coordinated work between primary and specialized care in an ambulatory renal network of Peru

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (2), 2019
Abstract Introduction: The aim of the study was to report the implementation of a functional network for the early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with risk factors and the coordinated work between primary and specialized care in social security in Perú. Material and methods: A c...

Cáncer gástrico: una enfermedad prevenible. Estrategias para intervención en la historia natural

Resumen El cáncer gástrico es un problema de salud pública. Las cifras de mortalidad y supervivencia son impresentables en nuestro país. En Colombia no existe ningún programa ni estrategias de diagnóstico temprano, ni tampoco es priorizado como un problema de salud. Los trabajos existentes demuestr...

Deficiência de anticorpos específicos antipolissacarídeos

A deficiência de anticorpos específicos antipolissacarídeos é um dos erros inatos da imunidade predominantemente de anticorpos, destacando-se entre os defeitos mais frequentes. É caracterizada por uma permanência de imaturidade da resposta imunológica a antígenos polissacarídeos, estando normais...

Lesión traumática del nervio axilar identificada luego de la reparación del manguito rotador
Traumatic injury of the axillary nerve identified after rotator cuff repair

Introducción: La prevalencia del dolor de hombro oscila entre el 6,7% y el 66,7%; los trastornos del manguito rotador y especialmente la ruptura pueden alcanzar una prevalencia del 22,1%. Debido a los importantes avances y estudios en la reparación de esta lesión, la cirugía artroscópica ha permitid...

Xantomatosis cerebrotendinosa sin xantomas tendíneos: caso clínico

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (5), 2019
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is an uncommon autosomal recessive disease caused by deficiency of 27-sterol-hydroxylase that results in an accumulation of cholestanol in the central nervous system, eyes, tendons, and blood vessels. We report a 22-year-old woman with a history of cataract surgery at...

Prevalence of Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria among children with Tonsillitis

Prensa méd. argent; 105 (3), 2019
Streptococcus pyogenes is the most common cause of bacterial tonsillopharyngitis with a sore throat in children;it can also cause weakening sicknesses such as rheumatic beart disease and other suppurative sequelae; peritonsillar abscess and lymphadenitis. The present study was conducted to determine the ...

Factores de riesgo del cáncer de mama en un consultorio de la Atención Primaria de Salud
Risk factors for breast cancer in a Doctor's Office of the primary health care

Introducción: La incidencia de enfermedades oncológicas se ha incrementado considerablemente en todo el mundo y el cáncer de mama no es la excepción.Objetivo: Identificar los factores de riesgo del cáncer de mama en mujeres atendidas en el consultorio 9 del policlínico Aleida Fernández del municip...