Upward transtentorial herniation: A new role for endoscopic third ventriculostomy
Abstract
Background: The placement of external ventricular drainage (EVD) to treat hydrocephalus secondary to a cerebellar stroke is controversial because it has been associated to upward transtentorial herniation (UTH). This case illustrates the effectiveness of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) after the ascending herniation has occurred.
History of the Mexican society of anatomy
Abstract
The Mexican Society of Anatomy (SMA) was founded in 1957. Since its creation it has been composed of the most prestigious morphologists in the country, who have achieved a solid and widely recognized society within and outside our borders.
Within a few years of its founding, the creation of the magazine entitled Archivos Mexicanos de Anatomía (Mexican Archives of Anatomy) was promoted, with quarterly publications that began in 1960, and whose last issue was in 2008 already in digital format.
Effect of overweight and obesity on cognitive function in children from 8 to 12 years of age: a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design
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Introduction: overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence have progressively increased in recent years. In addition to known comorbidities, obesity has been related to poor school performance at all ages, and is associated with cognitive impairment.
Objective: to determine the difference in cognitive function between children from 8 to 12 years of age with normal weight, overweight, and obesity.
Academic paediatric surgery and work-life balance: Insights from Mexico
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Academic pediatric surgery in Mexico has many challenges and opportunities. Work life balance, health service delivery and committements to our many students and residents must be tailored to goals and aspirations respecting talent at every opportunity when we encounter it. This article offers a perspective on the landscape and how we can shape the future in our nation to embrace new leadership in academic pediatric surgery.
Diabetes care innovation in the Mexican Institute for Social Insurance: Scaling up the preventive chronic disease care model to address critical coverage constraints
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Background
With diabetes prevalence in Mexico at 11.3% of adults, the Mexican Institute of Social Insurance (IMSS) is piloting the Chronic Disease Preventive Model (CDPM). CDPM includes intensive patient education, care by multidisciplinary teams and risk management in primary care. The objective of this article is to determine CDPM coverage bottlenecks and to explore facilitators and barriers to implementation.