Pediatric kidney replacement therapies in low-to-middle income countries: a review and white paper

1 month ago
Rajiv Sinha
Acute kidney injury (AKI) disproportionately impacts children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where up to 85% of AKI cases occur. As for pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD), the true burden in LMICs remains unclear, as many cases go undiagnosed early, and other children succumb without adequate treatment. Unfortunately, these disparities result from limited access to kidney replacement therapy (KRT), kidney laboratory and imaging resources, healthcare provider shortages, and...

Henkel: PD Technician

1 month ago
Competitive: Henkel: About this Position Support electronical business with successfully development of adhesive solutions. Contribute to adhesive technology platform t... Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Ultrasound assessment of hepatomegaly and metabolically-associated fatty liver disease among a sample of children: a pilot project

1 month ago
Bárbara L Riestra-Candelaria
INTRODUCTION: Obesity in children is a global health crisis, with 46% of children in Puerto Rico classified as overweight or obese based on Body Mass Index. This condition is linked to serious comorbidities, including early-onset type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD), the most common liver disease in U.S. children. This study examines the relationship between body weight, liver size, and texture in children from Puerto Rico.

Patterns and Outcomes of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma in Puerto Rico: Insights From a Five-Year Retrospective Study

1 month ago
Raúl Y Ramos-Sánchez
Background Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) trauma is a significant problem in the United States, with estimated costs of nearly one billion dollars annually. Facial fractures occur based on factors such as facial structure, the direction and intensity of the impact, and the mechanism of injury. The most frequent facial fractures include the nose, orbits, zygomatic complex, mandible, maxilla, and frontal bone. Additionally, demographic, social, cultural, and environmental factors can contribute to...