Gac Med Mex
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Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a systemic, necrotizing and granulomatous vasculitis that affects the upper and lower respiratory tract and the kidney. It is the most common antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) vasculitis. The diagnosis of WG is based on clinical manifestations, histological findings and the presence of ANCA in serum. ⋯ Their purpose is to keep remission and lower the adverse effects associated with IS. Etanercept has not been proven successfully for the MP. Rituximab and 15-dexopergualin constitute promising the rapies for refractory WG.
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Biography Historical Article
[Luis Hidalgo y Carpio, Editor of Gaceta Médica de México (1818-1879)].
Luis Hidalgo y Carpio (1818-1879) was a notable physician who made important contributions to the field of medicine during his time. Nevertheless, reference sources on the aspect from Hidalgo y Carpio that we would like to emphasize (i.e. as an editor of a medical journal) are scarce since precisely when Hidalgo y Carpio was named President of the Medical Society (later the Academia Nacional de Medicina), in 1987, the publication of the Gaceta Médica de México was temporarily interrupted. Hidalgo y Carpio played a key role as an editor at a time when the medical community of Mexico required a means whereby the scientific achievements could be published and discussed among peers and colleagues. Under Hidalgo y Carpio, the Gaceta Médica de México soon reached a wide audience, not only as a periodical publication but also for the prestige of the Academy that represented.