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Muerte Encefálica: Revisión de la literatura y actualización del tema.

One of the most complex situations that neurologists face is brain death. It is a painful state for the patient’s family, but by the other hand, it constitutes the hope for patients waiting for organ donation. Therefore it is essential to have a clear concept to achieve a correct diagnosis and management of this delicate situation.

 

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Miopatías asociadas al uso de estatinas: Un enfoque actual.

Statins are the drugs of choice for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, and coronary disease, among others. Their safety and tolerance allows its use on multiple branches in medicine. However, its long- erm use is associated with adverse effects that affect the quality of life of patients, and therefore, their adherence to treatment. Among these, myopathies are described. They represent a variety of clinical presentations ranging from mild myalgia to fatal rhabdomyolysis. In this literature review, the safety of statin use is assessed objectively in order to determine what attitude should be taken regarding the therapy for muscle disorders.

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