The role of hypoxia-inducible factors 1 and 2 in the pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease.

According to the 10th edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, 537 million people suffered from diabetes in 2021, and this number will increase by 47% by 2045. It is estimated that even 30-40% of these individuals may develop diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in the course of diabetes. DKD is one of the most important complications of diabetes, both in terms of impact and magnitude.

Streptococcus intermedius Acute Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Child.

Streptococcus intermedius is a commensal bacterium increasingly associated with brain abscesses. It can infect the brain through a direct extension of an inflammatory process or a hematogenous route. Meningitis due to this pathogen is sporadic and has not been described in children before.