Hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents: Experience in a university hospital in Colombia.

Introduction: Hyperthyroidism is a heterogeneous condition characterized by the excessive production of thyroid hormones. It represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Objective: To describe the clinical and paraclinical characteristics and the evolution and differences between the main etiologies in patients with hyperthyroidism treated by the Pediatric Endocrinology Service at the Hospital Universitario San Vicente Fundación in Medellín, Colombia, between July 1st.

[Knowledge and practices about the prevention and the control of the influenza A H1N1 in the community of Floridablanca, Santander].

Introduction: The influenza A H1N1 generated a pandemic during 2009; governments around the world developed mitigation and control strategies to contain its spread. In Santander prevention plans in a local community were put into practice.

Objectives: The knowledge and practices of the population were assessed with respect to the prevention and control of pandemic influenza A H1N1.