Nelson Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract
Objective
Nelson syndrome (NS) is a rare clinical disorder that can occur after total bilateral adrenalectomy (TBA), performed as a treatment for Cushing disease. NS is defined as the accelerated growth of an adrenocorticotropic hormone-producing pituitary adenoma. Our objective is to describe a case of NS and discuss it based on existing knowledge of this syndrome.
Universal health coverage must become a best buy for women
Abstract
Universal health coverage (UHC), the dominant approach to health system strengthening, is grounded in equity and guaranteeing health for all.1 Yet, UHC is partly built on a flawed and unjust human resource model: whether complacently or complicitly, in concept and in practice, all health systems normalise and perpetuate underpaid and unpaid health work, exploiting women.
Stereotactic biopsy for intracranial space occupying lesions: Experience in a referral hospital in Mexico
Abstract
Background: Stereotactic brain biopsy (SBB) is used for establishing the histological diagnosis of intracranial lesions that are not amenable for a direct surgical approach.
Objective: The objective of the study was to describe our experience having an evaluation of the biopsy sample by a neuropathologist during SBB.
Alcance de la capacidad del paciente en decisiones autónomas
Resumen
La capacidad del paciente es un elemento clave para que pueda tomar decisiones autónomas. Por este motivo, el profesional debería conocer exactamente qué alcance tiene esa capacidad y cómo hacer para comprobarla. En el presente artículo analizaremos por qué es importante la capacidad del paciente, qué aspectos la integran, cómo se puede medir y presentaremos una versión de escala de medición en lengua española que podría servir para Latinoamérica de habla castellana, que será validada en un siguiente trabajo de investigación.