Gac Med Mex
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Globally, adolescent pregnancy constitutes a serious public health problem of a multifactorial nature. Specifically for women, it entails various educational, economic and social implications that affect their life project and widen the social gaps in this age group. Furthermore, adolescent girls are more vulnerable because of the health risk involved with pregnancy at a younger age. ⋯ In general, adolescents are in great need for education on sexual and reproductive health issues, which should be aimed at increasing information and knowledge about correct use and access to modern contraceptive methods, as well as at demystifying fears and beliefs around their possible side effects. Ensuring proper counseling with trained personnel is equally vital. Public institutions have a social responsibility to support efforts aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy, based on relevant lines of action and health policies.
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Multicenter Study
Sepsis and septic shock in emergency departments of Mexico: a multicenter point prevalence study.
Sepsis is one of the main reasons for consultation at emergency departments. ⋯ Se encontró alta prevalencia de la sepsis en los servicios de urgencias médicas mexicanos. La mortalidad de los pacientes con choque séptico fue similar e, incluso, mayor a la reportada internacionalmente.
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The development and marketing of biosimilars opens a new scenario in the treatment of many pathologies, including psoriasis. This article reflects the position of the Mexican Academy of Dermatology (AMD) on the use of biosimilar medicines for the treatment of psoriasis in Mexico. ⋯ It is essential to establish a close pharmacovigilance not only to guarantee compliance with the Cofepris rules in Mexico, but also to facilitate the effective monitoring of the adverse effects of biosimilar medicines. Although the goal of biotechnological drugs is to achieve substantial savings for patients and public institutions, no economic criteria should prevail over rigorous scientific criteria that guarantee maximum therapeutic efficacy and optimum safety for patients.
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Observational Study
Natural killer cell reconstitution after hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation in children.
After hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), natural killer (NK) cells reconstitution is the main barrier against viral infections. ⋯ The first period of NK cell recovery occurs between three and six months after transplantation. Reconstitution is transient and the number of NK cells varies in the first years.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Agreement analysis of three mandibular third molar retention classifications.
Pell & Gregory and Winter classifications are basic in third molar categorization; Sánchez-Torres classification is used in Mexico, but it has not been previously evaluated. ⋯ The Winter classification showed an acceptable (moderate) degree of agreement to classify mandibular third molars by training residents.