Mitochondrial diseases are a group of genetic disorders that affect the mitochondria, the cellular structures responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). These diseases are caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA or in nuclear genes that encode proteins related to mitochondrial function. Because mitochondria are…
Category archives: Pediatric aspects
Endocrinopathies and neurogenetic disorders.
Diseases peroxisomal.
Newborn screening for SMA.
https://www.iislafe.es/es/sociedad/noticias/3163/la-fe-pondra-en-marcha-un-programa-piloto-de-cribado-neonatal-para-detectar-la-atrofia-muscular-espinal
Down syndrome in mosaic.
Children with mosaic Down syndrome are difficult to diagnose. There is an international initiative and a pilot research study that can be used in case of clinical suspicion.
Rare diseases in the school.
Pediatric dentistry in special patients.
Dental Clinic of the University of Valencia. Red Cross Dental Clinic.
Equipment-specific intervention in childhood and adolescence (EIIA)
https://inclusio.gva.es/es/web/menor/servicios-especializados-de-atencion-a-familias-con-menores-en-situacion-de-riesgo-y-con-medidas-juridicas-de-proteccion455
Internet secure for kids.
IS4K is a website with resources for training parents and children in the proper use of new technologies, as well as the tools available for the protection of minors.
Vaccination calendar in other countries.
https://vaccine-schedule.ecdc.europa.eu/ http://immunizationdata.who.int/listing.html?topic=vaccine-schedule&location=