Trigger Thumb, Trigger Finger and Clasped Thumb.

Finger deformities are a common reason for medical observation in children. Subtle clinical differences can have a significant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. Identification of the basic diagnostic and treatment principles of trigger thumb, trigger finger, and clasped thumb is of paramount importance to all general practitioners, pediatricians, and orthopedic surgeons who are involved in the care of children.

Neonatal upper limb fractures - a narrative overview of the literature.

The aim of this paper is to review the topic of neonatal fractures of the upper limb, describing the different types of fractures focusing on the etiology, epidemiology, risk factors, clinical approach, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of these injuries. We included all types of research studies, both experimental and observational, published in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. The information was obtained using the keywords neonatal upper limb fracture, clavicle fracture or humerus fracture from the following resources: MEDLINE database, Embase database and LILACS database.

A Paleogenomic Reconstruction of the Deep Population History of the Andes.

There are many unanswered questions about the population history of the Central and South Central Andes, particularly regarding the impact of large-scale societies, such as the Moche, Wari, Tiwanaku, and Inca. We assembled genome-wide data on 89 individuals dating from ∼9,000-500 years ago (BP), with a particular focus on the period of the rise and fall of state societies. Today's genetic structure began to develop by 5,800 BP, followed by bi-directional gene flow between the North and South Highlands, and between the Highlands and Coast.

[Informed Consent - Vision and Perspectives of Adolescents, Parents and Professionals: Multicentric Study in Six Hospitals].

Introduction: According to the Convention on the Rights of Children and the national standards of the Portuguese Directorate-General for Health, adolescents have the right to make decisions about their own health. The aim of this study was to identify the dynamics of the implementation of assent and informed consent in hospital settings.

Material And Methods: Cross-sectional and multicentre study based on surveys, which included adolescents from 14 to 18 years and their parents.

Narcolepsy in pediatric age - Experience of a tertiary pediatric hospital.

Narcolepsy, a chronic disorder of the sleep-wake cycle of multifactorial etiology, is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, often associated with cataplexy, hypnagogic/hypnopompic hallucinations and sleep paralysis. Both early clinical suspicion and therapeutic approach are essential for promotion of cognitive development and social integration of these children. The authors present a descriptive retrospective study of a series of eight children in whom symptoms first started between 6.