Publications by authors named "Elena Perez-Gonzalez"

Background: Nirsevimab was indicated in a population level for all infants < 6 months during the 2023-2024 season in Andalusia (southern Spain). Our aim was to analyse the effect of nirsevimab in the reduction in complications in infants hospitalised for RSV bronchiolitis.

Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted in nine relevant hospitals from all provinces of Andalusia, a region with over 9 million inhabitants.

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Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the changes in the pediatric care of patients seen in the Pediatric Emergency Departments (PED) during the bronchiolitis season following the introduction of immunization with a monoclonal antibody against RSV (nirsevimab).

Methods: An observational, retrospective, multicenter study was conducted, analyzing the Bronchiolitis Registry of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This registry, containing data on bronchiolitis cases, was initiated in December 2022.

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The finding of persistent hypercalcemia suggests doing other medical tests to find the cause. Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia is usually benign and it requires no treatment. It is important to do CASR gene sequencing to avoid unnecessary treatments.

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Background: Cystatin C (CysC) is a renal function marker that is not as influenced as creatinine (Cr) by endogenous or exogenous agents, so it is therefore proposed as a marker in preterm infants.

Objectives: To determine serum CysC values in preterm infants during the first week of life, compared to Cr. To analyze alterations caused by prematurity diseases.

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