Publications by authors named "Jose M Mengual Gil"

Article Synopsis
  • The document discusses two key topics related to childhood development: the new focus on promoting reading during the early years of life and the ongoing debate about the necessity of screening for iron deficiency in children under 5.
  • It highlights the importance of early reading in fostering literacy skills and cognitive growth.
  • Additionally, it addresses the concerns and uncertainties faced by parents, caregivers, and health professionals regarding iron deficiency screening.
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The management of urinary tract infection (UTI) in infants and children has changed significantly over the past few decades based on scientific evidence that questioned the efficacy of strategies used to prevent kidney injury and subsequent progression to chronic kidney disease, which is very unlikely in most paediatric cases. However, there is still substantial heterogeneity in its management and uncertainty regarding the diagnosis, indication of imaging tests, treatment or follow-up in these patients. The Spanish clinical practice guideline has been updated through the review of the literature published since 2009 and a rigorous evaluation of current clinical practice aspects, taking into account the evidence on the benefits of each intervention in addition to its risks and drawbacks to attempt to provide more precise recommendations.

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Introduction: The family structure and parenting are changing in society, sedentary lifestyle, the use of screens and social networks is increasing. Families and health professionals must learn to educate, adapting their health advice to the new social and digital environment.

Materials And Methods: A survey was sent to the representatives of more than 5000 paediatricians to renew the Well Child Visits Programme of the Spanish Association of Primary Care Paediatrics (AEPap).

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Two important topics about children and adolescents in our primary care activity are presented in this update document: tobacco smoking prevention in adolescence and prophylaxis with vitamin K to prevent the hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.

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Most publications on pediatric COVID-19 in Spain were performed at the beginning of the pandemic when some diagnostic tools were not widely available. This study aims to show the real spectrum of the infection based on wide detection of cases due to symptoms and contact tracing. A descriptive and analytical observational study was performed including pediatric cases (0 to 14 years) from the region of Aragón between May 12 and October 31, 2020.

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Article Synopsis
  • The document highlights four key topics regarding children's and adolescents' health in Primary Care.
  • These include promoting breastfeeding and encouraging physical activity among young populations.
  • It also addresses the prevention of traffic-related injuries and the importance of screening for major depression.
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Objective: To determine the main clinical and epidemiological features of bacterial gastroenteritis in our environment.

Patients And Methods: An observational study of a Spanish population in 17 Autonomous Communities. Questionnaires of children with a stool positive culture to bacteria were collected over a one year period.

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