Publications by authors named "Jose R Fernandez-Fructuoso"
The manifestations of Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) are complex, warranting expert and multidisciplinary care in all life stages. In the present paper we propose consensus recommendations on the organization of care for individuals with PMS. We indicate that care should consider all life domains, which can be done within the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The fat mass (FM) is greater in late preterm than full term infants at 1 month post birth, which may be an additional risk factor for metabolic syndrome in adulthood.
Objetives: To evaluate body composition (BC) in late preterm infants using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to determine which anthropometric parameters are associated with BC. Our hypothesis was that weight-for-length is associated with the length-normalized fat mass index (FMI) at 1 year of life.
Background: Lack of specific protocols for neonatal donation contributes to the rarity of neonatal donors. In this study, we evaluate the impact of the implementation of a neonatal donation protocol in our NICU.
Methods: In this single-center study, we conducted a retrospective chart review of neonatal deaths in our NICU from January 2013 to January 2022.
Article Synopsis
- Silver Russell syndrome (SRS) is a genetic disorder that leads to growth issues both before and after birth, including difficulties with feeding and overall growth.
- Some cases involve variants in the PLAG1 gene, which is linked to reduced levels of a growth factor called Insulin-like growth factor 2.
- The report discusses a 26-month-old girl who shows symptoms of SRS and has a new deletion of 2.1 Mb that includes the PLAG1 gene, supporting its connection to the disorder.
Objectives: An evaluation is made of the impact of a series of five interventions on the incidence of hospital-related infections in a level iii neonatal unit.
Material And Methods: Quasi-experimental, pre-post intervention study, which included preterm infants weighing 1,500g at birth or delivered at <32 weeks gestation, admitted in the 12 months before and after the measures were implemented (January 2014). The measures consisted of: optimising hand washing, following a protocol for insertion and handling of central intravenous catheters, encouraging breastfeeding; applying a protocol for rational antibiotic use, and establishing a surveillance system for multi-resistant bacteria.
Introduction: The use of central catheters (CC) is associated with mechanical complications (MC).
Objective: Our objetive was to determine the relationship between CC positions and associated MC in neonates.
Material: A descriptive analytical study was performed over a six year period in the NICU of the University Hospital Santa Lucía de Cartagena.