Oral ivermectin for the treatment of red scrotum syndrome.

Red scrotum syndrome is an infrequently reported dermatosis characterized by scrotal erythema accompanied by burning, pain, or dysesthesia. It has been increasingly associated with prolonged use of topical corticosteroids. Treatment is challenging and symptoms may persist for months or years after discontinuation of the topical corticosteroids.

A case of lichen aureus successfully treated with 595 nm wavelength pulsed-dye laser.

Background: Lichen aureus (LA) is a variant of pigmented purpuric dermatosis (PPDs) that typically presents with the acute onset of a solitary, unilateral, purple to rust-yellow colored lichenoid patch or plaque on lower extremities. Treatment remains challenging and is based on anecdotal case reports often with poor results.

Aims: Describe a case of LA successfully treated with 595 nm wavelength pulsed-dye laser (PDL).

Prevalence of skin diseases among hospitals in the public healthcare system of a developing country.

Background: Skin diseases in the population are universal, common, and can cause significant economic burden. The impact of skin diseases in the national public healthcare system is complex and poorly studied. This study analyzes the prevalence of skin diseases in a hospital setting within the National Public Health System of Mexico and describes the main associated characteristics.

[Global prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its relationship with the Human Development IndexPrevalência mundial da diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e sua relação com o índice de desenvolvimento humano].

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and the Human Development Index (HDI), by region of the world in the period 2010-2015.

Method: International Diabetes Federation data were used for DM2 prevalence (2010-2015), together with HDI data (United Nations Development Program). Spearman linear correlations between HDI data and DM2 prevalence were analyzed, and linear regressions were done to estimate the relationship between the two.

[Costs of serious adverse events in a community teaching hospital, in Mexico].

Background: Serious adverse events during hospital care are a worldwide reality and threaten the safety of the hospitalised patient.

Objective: To identify serious adverse events related to healthcare and direct hospital costs in a Teaching Hospital in México.

Material And Methods: A study was conducted in a 250-bed Teaching Hospital in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

[Prevalence of unsafe conditions associated to non-intentional needlestick injuries among trainee physicians].

Introduction: Physicians in training face high-risk clinical situations for needlestick injuries during their training.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and establish behaviors associated with needlestick injuries.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the 2012-2013 school year among undergraduate and graduate medical students of a Faculty of Medicine in Mexico.

[Knowledge and attitudes of teachers at a Medical School and the use of clinical practice guidelines].

Introduction: The National Center for Health Technology Excellence (CENETEC) has published 539 clinical practice guidelines (CPG) whose area of influence is nationwide.

Objective: To conduct an assessment of the knowledge and attitudes of teachers at a medical school and the use of CPGs.

Materials And Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study in 2012 among teachers at one medical school in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.