Publications by authors named "Paola Sifuentes-Hermenegildo"
Article Synopsis
- Acquired hypophosphatemic osteomalacia (AHO) is a rare bone disorder often caused by phosphaturic tumors that lead to low phosphate levels and poor bone mineralization, with tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) being the most common culprit.
- A study reviewed seven cases of AHO in Peruvian patients between 1999 and 2023, revealing significant diagnostic challenges and varying outcomes; some patients improved after tumor removal, while others did not and even faced fatalities.
- The findings highlight the necessity for careful diagnosis and treatment planning, as the elusive nature of tumors makes it particularly difficult to manage AHO in regions like Peru with limited medical resources.
Objective: To evaluate the association of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB) and adverse clinical outcomes in patients with diabetic foot infection (DFI) in a Peruvian hospital.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated patients treated in the Diabetic Foot Unit of a General Hospital in Lima, Peru. MDRB was defined by resistance to more than two pharmacological groups across six clinically significant genera.