Gac Med Mex
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The purpose of a scientific journal is to communicate research results in a timely and reliable manner, and to provide its readers with new and relevant insights on different areas of knowledge.
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In 2021, the latest version of the World Health Organization classification of central nervous system tumors (WHO CNS5) was published, which is considered an international standard. The first editions of this classification were based on histological characteristics and, subsequently, aspects related to new knowledge were incorporated. ⋯ Advanced MRI is a growing field, highly useful for diagnosis and management of different pathologies. This document addresses the implications of WHO CNS5 classification in the evaluation of gliomas, as well as historical aspects, the bases of conventional MRI, and advanced MRI sequences useful in current classification.
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Prostate carcinoma is the second leading cause of cancer and the fifth cause of cancer death in men worldwide. ⋯ HER2/neu increased expression was identified in high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and acinar adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
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Spotted fever rickettsiosis is a serious disease with a high mortality rate if not timely detected. ⋯ Starting adequate treatment 72 hours after the onset of fever may be an important risk factor for mortality, hence the importance of timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment of this disease.