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5. Hypophosphataemic Rickets: Similar Phenotype of Different Diseases

Author

de la Cerda-Ojeda, Francisco, Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Juan D., Madariaga, Leire, Martinez-Diaz-Guerra, Guillermo, and Matoses-Ruiperez, Maria L.

Subjects
Cutaneous skeletal hypophosphataemia syndrome, Differential diagnosis, Hypophosphataemic rickets, McCune–Albright syndrome, Oncogenic osteomalacia, Orthopaedics
Abstract

Hypophosphataemic rickets (HR) is a group of rare disorders caused by excessive renal phosphate wasting in which the participation of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) can be prominent. These diseases pose therapeutic challenges with important consequences for growth and bone development in childhood, with higher risk of fractures and poorer bone healing, dental problems, and nephrolithiasis or nephrocalcinosis. In some cases, the diagnostic delay can be very long; laboratory findings and an exhaustive anamnesis could help distinguish between various pathologies, and FGF23 values-although currently not routinely measured-have implications for the differential diagnosis. Genetic testing is encouraged, especially in sporadic or insidious cases. In this review we discuss the clinical features of HR, with a particular emphasis on the differential diagnosis and the therapeutic implications.

Published
2020

17. The Korean Version of the Multicultural Quality of Life Index (MQLI-Kr): Development and Validation.

Author

Gihyun Yoon, Mezzich, Juan E., Sun-Kyung Shin, Ruiperez, Maria A., Zapata-Vega, Maria I., and Liu, Jason

Subjects
QUALITY of life, CULTURE, IMMIGRANTS, KOREANS, FEASIBILITY studies
Abstract

Our research team of multilingual and multicultural members designed comprehensive, yet efficient, culture-informed, and self-rated Multicultural Quality of Life Indexes for both English-speaking individuals and for growing immigrant groups in the United States. A Korean version of the Multicultural Quality of Life Index (MQLI-Kr) was developed as part of this multilingual project. The team tested the MQLI-Kr on 130 Koreans (100 psychiatric patients and 30 professionals). MQLI-Kr was quite efficient and easy to use. The internal consistency attained a Cronbach’s α of 0.97 for the combined sample. A factor analysis yielded one single factor, which accounted for 81.5% of the items’ variance. The test–retest reliability correlation coefficient of the MQLI-Kr was 0.85. Significant differences in the mean MQLI-Kr scores were observed between the patients’ group and the professionals’ group ( p < 0.001). Thus the results of this study showed high feasibility, internal consistency, reliability, and discriminant validity for the MQLI-Kr. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2008
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19. Estudio de Casos de Toxicomanos: Ex-Adictos a Heroina

Author

Gordon A. Zick, L. C. Berndani, Frank Angel, Ruiperez, Maria Alicia, Gordon A. Zick, L. C. Berndani, Frank Angel, and Ruiperez, Maria Alicia

Subjects
Special Education and Teaching
Abstract

Due to the growing restlessness created by the continuous, systematic and indiscriminate use of drugs in North American society, it is generally agreed upon by most scientists that there is an urgent and indispensable need for scientific research in this area. The essential base for the construction of a general theory about drug addiction and its individual and social implications, undoubtedly takes its roots from research and case studies differentiated by (1) personality types, (2) ethnic groups, (3) social class origin, (4) different types of drugs, (5) circumstances of addiction, and (6) various forms of rehabilitation. The narrowing down to a given drug, utilized by a specific human group, and a limited number of individuals, has undoubtedly allowed us to add depth to our analysis. Likewise, it permit us to produce partial studies which later will serve as comparative elements. These, among others, were the reasons for which we limited the present investigation to a group of 10 Spanish-American males, ranging between 21 and 50 years of age, that were ex-heroin addicts and had participated in some form of a rehabilitative program.

Published
1971

20. Estudio de Casos de Toxicomanos: Ex-Adictos a Heroina

Author

Ruiperez, Maria Alicia

Subjects
Special Education and Teaching
Abstract

Due to the growing restlessness created by the continuous, systematic and indiscriminate use of drugs in North American society, it is generally agreed upon by most scientists that there is an urgent and indispensable need for scientific research in this area. The essential base for the construction of a general theory about drug addiction and its individual and social implications, undoubtedly takes its roots from research and case studies differentiated by (1) personality types, (2) ethnic groups, (3) social class origin, (4) different types of drugs, (5) circumstances of addiction, and (6) various forms of rehabilitation. The narrowing down to a given drug, utilized by a specific human group, and a limited number of individuals, has undoubtedly allowed us to add depth to our analysis. Likewise, it permit us to produce partial studies which later will serve as comparative elements. These, among others, were the reasons for which we limited the present investigation to a group of 10 Spanish-American males, ranging between 21 and 50 years of age, that were ex-heroin addicts and had participated in some form of a rehabilitative program.

Published
1971

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