Nutritional status in Mexican pediatric oncology patients at a tertiary level of care
Introduction In Mexico, childhood cancer stands as a public health problem, being the leading cause of disease-related death among 5-14 year-olds1. The National Center for Child and Adolescent Health (CeNSIA, by its initials in Spanish), reported an estimated overall 5-year survival rate stands at 56%. Mexico falls below the standards observed in high-income countries, where […]
Hip arthrocentesis: indications and technique
Introduction Hip pain is a common pathology in the orthopedic surgeon’s office and should be determined as part of the initial diagnosis if it is of intra-articular, extra-articular, or referred origin to the hip. Pain in this region can occur in all age groups and be produced by multiple causes such as septic arthritis in […]
Thromboprophylaxis with direct oral anticoagulants in bariatric surgery: narrative review
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Response to Letter to the editor
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Treatment of idiopathic adhesive capsulitis (stage II) with arthroscopic surgery and subscapularis tendon mobilization
Introduction Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis is a disease that causes shoulder stiffness. It is characterized by gradual and painful loss of active and passive ranges of motion (ROM) of the glenohumeral joint in all planes, especially in external rotation, because of progressive fibrosis and contracture of the joint capsule1. Adhesive capsulitis occurs in 2-5% of the […]
Endobronchial ultrasound in mediastinal lymphadenopathy approach and use of ancillary techniques: experience in ABC Medical Center
Introduction Real-time endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial fine-needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive diagnostic technique that complements flexible videobronchoscopy and allows the bronchoscopist to evaluate beyond the inner surface of the airway. The most widely used ultrasound system is the linear probe, as it provides images of lymph nodes, blood vessels, the heart, and possible tumor […]
Interobserver variability of three radiographic classifications for proximal humerus fracture among orthopedic residents at the ABC Medical Center
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Side effects of sedoanalgesia in children receiving intrathecal chemotherapy
Introduction The most common childhood cancer worldwide is leukemia, with the highest percentage belonging to acute lymphoblastic leukemia¹. It is triggered by the proliferation and malignant transformation of immature lymphoid progenitor cells in the bone marrow, blood, and extramedullary sites1–3. It typically appears between the ages of 2 and 6 but can also affect adults, […]
Relationship between self-perception of voice with vocal symptoms and risk factors in female basic education teachers in Mexico City
Introduction Teachers rely on their voice for their professional activities, which classifies them as voice professionals1. Through their voice, they convey knowledge and teachings in classrooms, requiring prolonged and continuous use. In Mexico, teachers working in basic education typically use their voice five days a week for 3 to 8 hours per day, which amounts […]
Association between the severity of lung involvement and atherosclerosis diagnosed by high-resolution chest computed tomography in COVID-19
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