Publications by authors named "O S Medina Gomez"
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the role of olfactory sulci (OS) in diagnosing CHARGE syndrome among fetuses with major congenital heart defects (CHDs).
Methods: We prospectively evaluated OS development in fetuses diagnosed with CHDs from 2017 to 2021. Neurosonography (NSG) was performed using transabdominal and transvaginal approaches after 30 weeks of gestation.
We examined the social and emotional challenges (SEC) of young children and the mental health of their caregivers in areas affected by armed conflict and displacement in Colombia. Anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms were assessed in 1,133 caregivers. Caregivers also reported on the SEC of their children aged 21-53 months.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Distal radius fractures may include difficult-to-treat fractures of the volar ulnar corner, colloquially termed as the "critical corner." These fragments are problematic because they are often missed, and their fixation is difficult. We aimed to compare the distal extent of the exposure of the volar surface of the distal radius between the classic Henry approach and the extended flexor carpi radialis (EFCR) approach.
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- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) significantly increases the risk of medical complications, particularly pneumonia and heart issues, in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA).
- CLL patients experience longer hospital stays and a higher rate of readmission post-surgery compared to non-CLL patients, indicating greater overall healthcare utilization.
- The study suggests that orthopedic surgeons should factor in a patient's CLL status when advising on knee or hip replacement procedures to help minimize complications.
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- The study investigates the role of cytokine imbalances in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), revealing that both conditions have elevated levels of several inflammatory cytokines compared to healthy individuals.
- Specific cytokines like IL-2, MCP-1, and TNF-α show unique elevation patterns in RA and SLE, with TNF-α particularly significant in SLE patients and IL-4 linked to lupus nephritis.
- The research suggests that targeting cytokines such as CX3CL1 for RA and TNF-α for SLE could provide new therapeutic avenues, while highlighting potential cardiovascular risks associated with certain inflammatory markers.