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Endoscopic endonasal repair of neonatal bilateral choanal atresia: a case series

António Andrade, Pedro Barros, Cecília Pereira et al.

Introduction and objectives: Bilateral choanal atresia (CA) is a rare neonatal diagnosis that may cause immediate airway compromise and is frequently impacted by associated malformations. We aimed to [...]

DOI: 10.24875/PJP.26000017
Publication date: 14/07/2026

Rickettsial infection complicated by suspected hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a pediatric patient: a case report

Rita dos Santos Carvalho, Anaísa Afonso, Elsa Lima Teixeira

Introduction: Rickettsial infections are vector-borne zoonoses that often present with nonspecific symptoms, making early diagnosis challenging, particularly in pediatric populations. Case report: [...]

DOI: 10.24875/PJP.25000072
Publication date: 14/07/2026

Screening for cognitive impairment among hemodialysis patients in Brunei Darussalam

Min B. Han, Nadzirah Rosli, Muhammad H. Ahmad et al.

Background: Cognitive impairment is a notable complication of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), associated with adverse outcomes. Early detection is crucial for improving treatment adherence and informing [...]

DOI: 10.24875/RMU.25000055
Publication date: 13/07/2026

Hemorragia cerebral asociada a alteplasa en accidente cerebrovascular isquémico: revisión de revisiones sistemáticas y metaanálisis

María S. Etcheber, Bianca Antonelli-Isa, Franco U. Bejar et al.

El accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) isquémico agudo constituye una de las principales causas de discapacidad en todo el mundo. El tratamiento con alteplasa (rt-PA) intravenosa dentro de las primeras 4.5 horas desde [...]

DOI:10.24875/RECC.25000024
Publication date: 08/07/2026

Azygos vein malposition of left-sided hemodialysis catheters: a five-case series with radiologic correlation

Luis R. Álvarez-Velazquez

Misplacement of hemodialysis catheters into the azygos vein is a rare but under-recognized complication, particularly during cannulation through the left internal jugular vein. Failure to identify this malposition can lead [...]

DOI: 10.24875/NEFRO.25000020
Publication date: 08/07/2026

Healthcare self-determination as an ethical-legal category: distinctions among informed consent, advance directives, and medical representation

Bernardo García-Camino, Irene Córdova-Jiménez

This article proposes healthcare self-determination as an ethical-legal category capable of systematically organizing the relationship among informed consent, advance directives, and representation in medical [...]

Publication date: 08/07/2026

Use of rituximab and mycophenolate in cortic-dependent nephrotic syndrome in pediatrics

Miguel Liern, Ana Caturia, Maia Loretti

Introduction: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) in children may present frequent relapses or steroid dependence, with a risk of corticosteroid toxicity. In this context, rituximab (RTX) and mycophenolate [...]

DOI: 10.24875/NEFRO.24000043
Publication date: 06/07/2026

Theory of mind as a mediator of the association between schooling and functioning in people with schizophrenia

Ricardo A. Saracco-Álvarez, Ana Fresán-Orellana, Rebeca Robles-García et al.

Background: Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder associated with marked deficits in global functioning and life skills, including domains of social cognition, particularly theory of mind, which [...]

Publication date: 06/07/2026

Luc’s abscess: two successive cases of a forgotten complication

Marta Lisboa Lopes, Gonçalo Félix, Davide Marques et al.

Introduction: Luc’s abscess is a rare complication of acute otitis media, characterized by a collection beneath the temporal muscle. Its pathogenesis and optimal surgical management remain poorly [...]

DOI: 10.24875/PJP.26000006
Publication date: 06/07/2026

Resolución de la coledocolitiasis con técnicas endoscópicas en lito difícil, en un centro de referencia

Judith Mojica-Trejo, Julio C. Zavala-Castillo, Juan C. Silis-Cravioto et al.

Introducción: El manejo endoscópico de la coledocolitiasis mediante la colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE) es el tratamiento estándar, pero el [...]

DOI:10.24875/END.25000039
Publication date: 29/06/2026

Score de calcio valvular aórtico: asociación con complicaciones del reemplazo valvular transcatéter

Marcia M. Cortés, Lucas Leonardo-Suárez, Martín A. Fasan et al.

Antecedentes: El valor pronóstico del score de calcio valvular aórtico (SCVA) sobre los resultados del reemplazo valvular aórtico transcatéter (TAVI) es controvertido. [...]

DOI:10.24875/RPERC.26000005
Publication date: 29/06/2026

Construcción del inventario sobre habilidades y barreras comunicativas en profesionales de oncología

Eduardo A. Jiménez-Padilla, Xolyanetzin M. Montero-Pardo, Nidia P. Zapata-Canto et al.

Antecedentes: La comunicación clínica efectiva es esencial para una atención de calidad, pero su evaluación es limitada por la escasez de instrumentos validados, especialmente [...]

DOI:10.24875/j.gamo.26000115
Publication date: 29/06/2026

Frecuencia de factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de preeclampsia precoz y tardía en un hospital de segundo nivel

Arlette Jiménez-García, Brenda Barrera-Mota

Objetivo: Identificar la frecuencia de factores de riesgo asociados al desarrollo de preeclampsia de inicio precoz y tardío en mujeres atendidas en el Hospital General de Zona No. 18 de Playa del [...]

DOI:10.24875/RMF.26000005
Publication date: 29/06/2026

Nivel de conocimientos sobre lactancia materna de médicos familiares, no familiares y generales de un hospital de atención primaria

Gabriela Y. Figueroa-Ramírez, Mónica A. Sandoval-Magaña, Vianney González-Nava

Objetivo: Evaluar el nivel de conocimientos sobre lactancia materna en médicos familiares, no familiares y generales adscritos a un hospital de atención primaria. Material y [...]

DOI:10.24875/RMF.26000007
Publication date: 29/06/2026

Trends and characteristics of traumatic brain injury in Mexican primary hospital care during 2024: an epidemiological study

Angélica M. Palacio-Delgado, Miranda C. Pérez-Castellón, Natalie De La Peña et al.

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading global cause of death and disability. Despite its public health importance, contemporary, high-fidelity epidemiological data for adult TBI [...]

DOI: 10.24875/ANC.25000048
Publication date: 26/06/2026

Artificial neural networks in psychiatry. Overview and applications

Gerardo García-Maldonado, Iván López-Arevalo, José C. Morín-García

Since its early days, artificial intelligence (AI) has found fertile ground for application in the medical domain, perhaps due to the way events are modeled and approached, and the openness of healthcare professionals. [...]

DOI: 10.24875/ANC.25000067
Publication date: 26/06/2026

Assessment of hydration status in patients on chronic hemodialysis using bioimpedance and ultrasound

Rodrigo Menoni, Soledad Lecueder, Mariana Cabrera et al.

Introduction: Multiparametric assessment allowed us to increase the detection of overhydration in patients who were normohydrated after a history and physical examination. Material and [...]

DOI: 10.24875/NEFRO.25000022
Publication date: 25/06/2026

Prediciendo el futuro: el tiempo hasta la resolución metabólica de la cetoacidosis diabética como predictor de estancia hospitalaria prolongada

René Durán-Almaraz, Jonathan Ruiz-Ruiz, Roberto Flores-Pichardo et al.

Antecedentes: La cetoacidosis diabética (CAD) continúa siendo una emergencia metabólica frecuente en adultos y una causa relevante de hospitalización prolongada. Se han [...]

DOI:10.24875/HMCM.25000046
Publication date: 25/06/2026

Pathophysiology of functional constipation

Alicia S. Villar-Chávez, Daniel Ruiz-Romero

Chronic constipation is a complex, heterogeneous gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a multifactorial pathophysiology encompassing neuromuscular, sensory, microbial, and central mechanisms. Rather than a discrete disease entity, chronic [...]

Publication date: 23/06/2026

Contributions of nursing to a holistic approach to Parkinson´s disease

Ma. Fernanda Medina-Pérez, Carlos A. Ugalde-Basabe, Guisety López-Cantera et al.

Introduction: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that manifests with motor and non-motor symptoms, impacting the quality of life of individuals living with this [...]

Publication date: 23/06/2026

Supply of probiotics Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillus rhamnosus: improvement of uremic gastrointestinal symptoms in patients aged 30 to 70 years with hemodialysis

Gloria I. Rocha-Zamudio, Karen Barquín-Sandoval, Yasmín P. García-Estrada

Objective: To evaluate the improvement of uremic gastrointestinal symptoms through symbiotic supplementation with Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and agave inulin in patients undergoing hemodialysis. [...]

Publication date: 22/06/2026

Assessment of self-perceived competences in medical students

Alonso A. Mateos-Rodriguez, Sophia Denizon-Arranz, Emilio Cervera-Barba et al.

Introduction: The aims of this study are to assess the degree of students’ self-perception of the level of competence acquisition. Methods: To record their self-perception the [...]

DOI: 10.24875/RMEM.25000007
Publication date: 22/06/2026

Evaluation of preemptive single dose of pregabalin for postoperative pain control after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective comparative study from western India

Ghisaram Dewasi, Jai Singh Vaghela, Meetakshi Saraf, Sakshi Jain

Introduction: Postoperative pain management is crucial for patient recovery following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Pregabalin, a GABA analogue, is increasingly used for its opioid-sparing effects and analgesic properties. This [...]

DOI: 10.24875/DOL.M25000032
Publication date: 17/06/2026

Impact of psoas muscle area measurement in complex open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Ramon García-Alva, Yukiyoshi Kimura-Sandoval, Luis O. Bobadilla-Rosado et al.

Objective: Cross-sectional psoas muscle area (PMA), measured by computed tomography images, is a surrogate of the muscle mass. We aimed to evaluate the impact of PMA and length of stay (LOS) after complex [...]

Publication date: 16/06/2026