Publications by authors named "Julian Jesus Arense Gonzalo"

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  • The study focuses on analyzing the factors that contribute to brachial plexus injury (BPI) in newborns after shoulder dystocia (SD) during deliveries at a tertiary hospital from 2019 to 2020.
  • Out of 13,414 deliveries, there were 69 cases of SD, with a 0.65% incidence; significant associations for BPI included maternal obesity, prolonged SD resolution, and operative delivery.
  • Recovery from BPI was linked to clavicle fractures and specialized rehabilitation, highlighting the importance of addressing both delivery techniques and postnatal care.*
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Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), used in suspicious cervical lymph nodes of unknown origin is frequently inconclusive and prone to false negatives. In order to evaluate the usefulness of measuring thyroglobulin in the washing with saline solution of the puncture needle for the diagnosis of metastasis of papillary carcinoma of the thyroid, an optimal thyroglobulin cutting point has to be calculated, being positive or negative depending on whether the thyroglobulin levels are higher or lower than the cutting point. We have retrospectively studied 33 patients (19 women and 14 men) with an average age of 49.

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Introduction: Recent studies show an increase in the use of antidepressants in minors (younger than 18 years), although few antidepressants are indicated for this age group. The aim of our study was to calculate the annual prevalence of antidepressant use in children and adolescents and to review the adherence of prescription to current indications.

Methods: Study of the prevalence of antidepressant use in minors based on the records of the Electronic Database for Pharmacoepidemiologic Studies in Primary Care (BIFAP) of Spain for the 2013-2018 period, considering at least one prescription per year for each patient.

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Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) has a vast and heterogeneous mutational spectrum in Europe. This variability has also been described in Spain, and there are numerous studies linking CFTR variants with the symptoms of the disease. Most of the studies analysed determinate clinical manifestations or specific sequence variants in patients from clinical units.

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  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder affecting ovarian function, with diet and exercise recommended for treatment, yet the best dietary approach remains unclear.
  • A case-control study in Murcia, Spain, involved 126 PCOS patients and 159 controls, using food frequency questionnaires to assess adherence to five dietary quality indices.
  • The analysis found an inverse association between the AHEI-2010 diet index and the hyperandrogenism + oligoanovulation PCOS phenotype, suggesting potential dietary influences, but further research with larger sample sizes is needed to confirm findings among different PCOS types.
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  • Endometriosis is a painful, chronic condition that can lead to infertility and significantly impact women's psychological health, particularly their optimism levels.
  • The study compared 95 women with endometriosis to 156 control participants using a test for dispositional optimism and found lower optimism scores in women with endometriosis.
  • The findings suggest the need for a holistic approach to treating endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of addressing psychological factors alongside medical treatment.
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