Thyroid function is associated with insulin resistance markers in healthy adolescents with risk factors to develop diabetes.

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among children and adolescents is rising. Thyroid function has been associated with insulin resistance. There is scarce information about how thyroid function could be related with cardiovascular risk or glucose homeostasis in adolescent.

Oxidative stress in Cyprinus carpio induced by hospital wastewater in Mexico.

The very wide range of activities performed in hospitals (care, diagnosis, hygiene, maintenance, research) require the use of a large variety of potentially ecotoxic substances such as surfactants, metals, disinfectants and pharmaceuticals. This study aimed to determine oxidative stress in the common carp Cyprinus carpio induced by hospital wastewater (HWW) in Mexico. The median lethal concentration (LC50) and subsequently the lowest observed adverse effect level were determined.

[Validity and consistency of the ECAVIPEP and CAVE scales to assess quality of life in paediatric patients with epilepsy].

Introduction: Epilepsy has a high impact on the quality of life of the child, so it is important to have validated and consistent instruments to evaluate it.

Aim: To compare the validity and reliability of a new quality of life scale for paediatric epileptic patients (ECAVIPEP) from a Mexican hospital against the widely validated CAVE scale.

Patients And Methods: A comparative study was conducted to test the validity and realiability of a new scale for evaluating epilepsy in children.

[Microangiopathy in preeclampsia: the usefulness of the peripheral blood smear].

Endothelial dysfunction is a fundamental characteristic in the physiopathology of preeclampsia. Currently, a series of markers which explain endothelial dysfunction have been identified. The recognition of endothelial dysfunction has been used to realize an early diagnosis of preeclampsia, as soon as the classification of a possible prognosis.

Pantoea agglomerans in immunodeficient patients with different respiratory symptoms.

The aim of this paper was to determine in 32 patients from 4 different Mexican hospitals the frequency of opportunistic bacteria in the 2010 to 2011 time period. The patients were divided in 4 groups. Group 1 included 21 HIV positive patients with acute respiratory syndrome.

[Epidemiological pattern of breast cancer mortality in Mexico State].

Background: breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of death secondary to malignancy in women. It ranks third in mortality in women in reproductive age, produced by non-modifiable (genetic and hormonal) and modifiable factors. Our objective was to describe and analyze the epidemiological characteristics of deaths from BC in the State of Mexico.

Nerve root degeneration and regeneration by intrathecal phenol in rats: a morphologic approach.

Intrathecal injection of phenol (ITP) has been used to control intractable pain and spasticity. Direct caustic nerve damage has been postulated as the mechanism of analgesia. Sensation is commonly recovered, suggesting that a spontaneous regeneration process takes place.

[New therapeutics alternative in severe preeclampsia].

Introduction: Vasoconstriction is a major pathophysiologic finding in preeclampsia due to hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system and a consequent increase in concentration of plasmatic catecholamine. Thus, vasodilatation produced by secondary sympathetic block to lumbar epidural blockade favors control of high blood pressure in patients with severe preeclampsia.

Objective: Our objective was to evaluate whether lumbar epidural blockade with bupivacaine 0.