Imaging Assessment of the Postoperative Spine: An Updated Pictorial Review of Selected Complications
Upward transtentorial herniation: A new role for endoscopic third ventriculostomy
Abstract
Background: The placement of external ventricular drainage (EVD) to treat hydrocephalus secondary to a cerebellar stroke is controversial because it has been associated to upward transtentorial herniation (UTH). This case illustrates the effectiveness of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) after the ascending herniation has occurred.
History of the Mexican society of anatomy
Abstract
The Mexican Society of Anatomy (SMA) was founded in 1957. Since its creation it has been composed of the most prestigious morphologists in the country, who have achieved a solid and widely recognized society within and outside our borders.
Within a few years of its founding, the creation of the magazine entitled Archivos Mexicanos de Anatomía (Mexican Archives of Anatomy) was promoted, with quarterly publications that began in 1960, and whose last issue was in 2008 already in digital format.
Effect of overweight and obesity on cognitive function in children from 8 to 12 years of age: a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design
Abstract
Introduction: overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence have progressively increased in recent years. In addition to known comorbidities, obesity has been related to poor school performance at all ages, and is associated with cognitive impairment.
Objective: to determine the difference in cognitive function between children from 8 to 12 years of age with normal weight, overweight, and obesity.