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Abstract In Colombia there are no guidelines for diagnosis and management of patients with short stature and for the use of recombinant human growth hormone, mainly caused by the diversity of training centers in pediatric endocrinology. In response to this situation, the Asociación Colegio Colombiana de Endocrinología Pediátrica leds the first colombian short stature expert committee in order to standardize the use of human recombinant growth hormone. This work had the participation and endorsement of a consortium of clinical experts representing the Sociedad Colombiana de Pediatría, Secretaría Distrital de Salud de Bogotá- Subred Integrada de Servicios de Salud Suroccidente, Fundación Universitaria Sanitas, Universidad de los Andes and some public and private health institutions in the country, in addition to the participation of methodological experts from the Instituto Global de Excelencia Clínica Keralty. By reviewing the literature and with the best available evidence, we proposed to unify definitions, a diagnostic algorithm, biochemical and dynamic tests with their reference parameters, a description of the considerations about growth hormone use among the indications approved by regulatory agency for medications and food in Colombia and finally a proposal for an informed consent and a medication fact sheet available for parents and patients.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Preescolar , Niño , Hormona del Crecimiento , Pérdida de Peso , Colombia , EndocrinologíaRESUMEN
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The exponential increase in the request for laboratory tests of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D or [25 (OH) D has ignited the alarms and generated a strong call for attention, since it may reflect deficiencies in the standardization of clinical practice and in the use non-systematic scientific evidence for decision-making in real life, which allows to analyze the indications of the test, its frequency, interpretation and even to assess the impact for health systems, especially when contrasted with the minimum or almost. No effects of the strategy of screening or supplying indiscriminately to the general population, without considering a comprehensive clinical assessment of risks and needs of people. From a purely public health impact point of view, the consequence of massive and unspecified requests is affecting most of the health systems and institutions at the global level. The primary studies that determined average population intake values have been widely used in the formulation of recommendations in Clinical Practice Guidelines, but unfortunately misinterpreted as cut points to diagnose disease and allow the exaggerated prescription of nutritional substitution. The coefficient of variation in routine tests to measure blood levels of 25 (OH) D is high (28%), decreasing the overall accuracy of the test and simultaneously, increasing both the falsely high and falsely low values. The most recent scientific evidence analyzes and seriously questions the usefulness and the real effect of the massive and indiscriminate practice of prescribing vitamin D without an exhaustive risk analysis. The available evidence is insufficient to recommend a general substitution of vitamin D to prevent fractures, falls, changes in bone mineral density, incidence of cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular disease, neoplasms and also to modify the growth curve of mothers' children. They received vitamin D as a substitute during pregnancy. The recommendations presented in the document are based on the critical analysis of current evidence and the principles of good clinical practice and invite to consider a rational use of 25 (OH) D tests in the context of a clinical practice focused on people and a comprehensive assessment of needs and risks. The principles of good practice suggest that clinicians may be able to justify that the results of the 25 (OH) D test strongly influence and define clinical practice and modify the outcomes that interest people and impact their health and wellness. Currently there is no clarity on how to interpret the results, and the relationship between symptoms and 25 (OH) D levels, which may not be consistent with the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency reported. For this reason, it is suggested to review the rationale of the request for tests for systematic monitoring of levels of 25 (OH) D or in all cases where substitution is performed. Consider the use of 25 (OH) D tests within the comprehensive evaluation of people with suspicion or confirmation of the following conditions: rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, hyper or hypoparathyroidism, malabsorption syndromes, sarcopenia, metabolic bone disease.
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El paracetamol (acetaminofén) es uno de los medicamentos más usados en niños gracias a su eficaz efecto analgésico y antipirético. Tiene un buen perfil de seguridad, pero laadministración a dosis elevadas puede producir importante toxicidad con riesgo de desarrollar falla hepática aguda, cuyo pronóstico depende de forma importante del reconocimiento oportuno y del inicio temprano de medidas terapéuticas específicas.El paracetamol (acetaminofén), es uno de los medicamentos más usados en niños, gracias a su eficaz efecto analgésico y antipirético. Tiene buen perfil de seguridad aunque enadministración de altas dosis puede producir toxicidad con riesgo de desarrollar una falla hepática aguda. El pronóstico depende en gran manera del reconocimiento oportuno ypronta puesta en marcha de medidas terapéuticas específicas...
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is an important drug used in children because of its analgesic and antipyretic effects. It has a safety profile but high-dose administration can produce significant toxicity at risk of developing acute liver failure. The outcome depends on the timely recognition and starting specific therapeutic management. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is one of the mostused drugs in children, due to the efficient analgesic and antipyretic effects. It has good safety profile, but in high doses may produce toxicityand the risk of developing acute liver failure. The prognosis depends largely on the early recognition and prompt implementation of specific therapeuticmeasures...