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Outcomes of pediatric medulloblastoma in low- and middle-income countries: A retrospective analysis ...

Diaz-Coronado RY, Alcasabas APA, Baticulon RE, Hamid SA, Omran N, Sharafeldin H, et al. Neurooncol Adv. 2025;7(1):vdaf086. Abstract Background Reports from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) indicate lower survival for children with medulloblastoma (MB), though these studies are mainly from single institutions or countries. This retrospective study aimed to analyze the outcomes for MB in […]

Fluoroscopy in pediatric radiology: Review of current use and alternatives

Martinez-Correa S, Morales-Tisnés T, De Leon-Benedetti LS, Lazarte-Rantes C, Otero HJ. Clin Imaging. 2025 May;121:110454. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2025.110454 Abstract Fluoroscopy has long been an essential imaging modality in pediatric radiology. However, concerns about radiation exposure in children and the need for on-site staff have led to a decline in its use and the exploration of alternative […]

VMA21-X-linked myopathy in Peru: characterization of three families

Martínez-Esteban P, Sotelo-Muñoz M, Severa G, Cortez-Salazar L, Cassandrini D, Urtizberea JA, et al. VMA21-X-linked myopathy in Peru: characterization of three families. Neuromuscul Disord. 48. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nmd.2025.105311 Abstract VMA21-X-Linked related myopathy is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by a wide phenotypic spectrum ranging from neonatal forms with severe muscular weakness and respiratory failure, to mild […]

Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation With TCR αβ+/CD19+ Depletion in Children With Nonmalignant

Rodríguez-Torres JC, Pando-Caciano A, Mamaní-Cajachagua PE, Murillo-Vizcarra SA. Transplant Proc. 2024;56(8):1841-6. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2024.08.038. Abstract Background: Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (haplo-HSCT) with TCR αβ+/CD19+ cell depletion is a promising therapeutic alternative for children with nonmalignant hematologic disorders, especially in low-income countries where finding a compatible donor is challenging. The use of this transplantation approach for nonmalignant hematologic […]

Tendencias y perfil de la producción científica sobre el uso del examen clínico objetivo estructurad

Barja-Ore J, Guillen-Calle BE, Ku-Chung E, Correa-Lopez MY. EDUMED. 2024;26(1):100983. doi: 10.1016/j.edumed.2024.100983 Resumen Introducción: El examen clínico objetivo estructurado (ECOE) se ha posicionado como una herramienta clave para evaluar habilidades de manera óptima y fiable. Este estudio buscó analizar las tendencias y el perfil de la producción científica sobre su uso en ciencias de la […]

Complicaciones post trasplante hepático en pacientes pediátricos en un hospital de tercer nivel, Lim

Castro-Johanson R, Tello Quispe G, Verastegui S. R, Perez Rodriguez D. Complicaciones post trasplante hepático en pacientes pediátricos en un hospital de tercer nivel, Lima-Perú, 2016-2020. Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 2024;44(2). doi: 10.47892/rgp.2024.442.1606 Resumen Objetivo: Determinar las complicaciones durante el primer año post trasplante hepático en pacientes pediátricos del Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño-San Borja (INSN-SB) […]