Publications by authors named "Maria de Los Angeles Velez-Verbel"
Pediatric coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) have been recognized in multiple countries globally. In this review, we provide recent insights into SARS-CoV-2 infection in children from epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory perspectives, including reports on the disease course and therapy. We highlight key features of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children, the relationship between MIS-C and Kawasaki disease, and summarize treatment guidelines for COVID-19 in children from institutional protocols from Colombia, case reports, recommendations based on expert consensus, and official statements from organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), United States Center for Disease Control (CDC), Colombian Association of Infectious Diseases, and the Colombian Society of Pediatrics.
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- Early diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) is essential, but traditional biomarkers fall short while newer options are costly and not widely available.
- This study involved daily urine analysis of ICU patients, measuring various substances to track changes in urinary indices over time.
- Results showed that urinary sodium (UNa) and fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) had significant changes just one day before clinical diagnosis, indicating potential for early AKI detection through routine monitoring.