OBJECTIVES
To distinguish between cystatin C (CysC) and creatinine (Cr) as markers of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in preterm infants and to correlate eGFR with total kidney volume… (More)
BACKGROUND
Historically, frontal sinus fractures and associated maxillofacial fractures were addressed at different times. We retrospectively reviewed our experience with a series of 79 consecutive… (More)
Acute and chronic exposure to high-altitude (HA) hypoxia inhibits the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and may modify the release of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in sea-level (SL) natives. In… (More)
INTRODUCTION
Cranial deformities have always existed, but it is only until recently that they provoked a greater interest. Several reports have demonstrated an increasing tendency for occipital… (More)
The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the efficiency of an oral school program, applied during 3 years. DMFT index, the component D and CTNI of a sample of 590 children (Group I, aged 12.0… (More)
Morphological brain alterations have long been noted in schizophrenia, although it is unclear whether they are a consequence of an early disturbance in brain development or represent a deterioration… (More)
INTRODUCTION
The presence of a dermal sinus on a child's back is a common cause for paediatric neurosurgical consultation. The relative frequency of these lesions and fears on their possible clinical… (More)