COVID-19: 5 years later from the INER

Five years ago, on January 1, 2020, the world welcomed the new year with news of a novel respiratory disease from Wuhan, China, apparently of infectious origin, transmissible between individuals, and potentially severe. By the end of that month, the World Health Organization (WHO) had already declared a public health emergency1. During the first weeks […]

The psychosocial environment associated with childhood asthma in a primary care unit. Preliminary report

Introduction The relation between pediatric asthma and mental illnesses is still underestimated both by pediatricians and by mental health experts1. Psychosocial factors can influence the pathogeny and physiopathology of asthma and there is a high comorbidity of pediatric asthma with anxiety and mood disorders in both children and in their caregivers2. The possible association among anxiety, […]

Pulmonary mucormycosis: surgical management at a national health institute in México

Introduction Pulmonary mucormycosis is an uncommon invasive fungal infection with a high mortality rate, particularly in immunocompromised patients. The present study aims to describe the demographic, clinical, radiological, and surgical characteristics of a case series of pulmonary mucormycosis treated at a national health institute, with emphasis on the medical-surgical approach and the observed clinical outcomes. […]

The protection of public health in the regulation of cannabis: a narrative review

Introduction Disorders caused by drug use represent a considerable burden for individuals and society1. The World Drug Report states that between 2010 and 2022, the number of people who use drugs increased by 23%. Problems caused by drugs and dependence on them are preventable and treatable. With more than 209 million users, representing 4% of […]