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El síndrome de Leigh o encefalomielopatía necrotizante subaguda es una enfermedad neurodegenerativa progresiva, genética y clínicamente heterogénea que se asocia por lo general con alteración del metabolismo mitocondrial a nivel de la fosforilación oxidativa. Se presenta generalmente en el periodo neonatal, pero también en la edad adulta, en la que suele expresarse con una combinación de diversas manifestaciones entre ellas parkinsonismo, alteraciones del movimiento, alteraciones neuropsiquiátricas y otras.

Paciente varón de 50 años quien tras 3 meses de un traumatismo encefalocraneano presenta proptosis, quemosis y exoftalmos en el ojo izquierdo. Posteriormente desarrolla dismetría en las extremidades izquierdas y hemiparesia derecha. Se establece el diagnóstico de fístula carótido-cavernosa (FCC) asociado a hiperintensidad de señal en FLAIR y captación difusa de contraste al nivel de la protuberancia y pedúnculo cerebeloso, de aspecto pseudotumoral. Dicho hallazgo fue compatible con congestión venosa. Sus síntomas fueron fluctuantes; comenzó con síntomas orbitarios y luego de territorio posterior con mejoría de los síntomas orbitarios. La embolización con microcoils de la FCC produjo la resolución de los síntomas oculares seguido por mejoría de los síntomas de tronco encefálico. Los hallazgos en resonancia magnética revirtieron considerablemente al año de seguimiento. Describimos un caso de FCC directa con congestión venosa en el tronco encefálico y síntomas fluctuantes con una considerable mejoría clínica e imagenológica después del tratamiento.

Paciente varón de 50 años quien tras 3 meses de un traumatismo encefalocraneano presenta proptosis, quemosis y exoftalmos en el ojo izquierdo. Posteriormente desarrolla dismetría en las extremidades izquierdas y hemiparesia derecha. Se establece el diagnóstico de fístula carótido-cavernosa (FCC) asociado a hiperintensidad de señal en FLAIR y captación difusa de contraste al nivel de la protuberancia y pedúnculo cerebeloso, de aspecto pseudotumoral. Dicho hallazgo fue compatible con congestión venosa. Sus síntomas fueron fluctuantes; comenzó con síntomas orbitarios y luego de territorio posterior con mejoría de los síntomas orbitarios. La embolización con microcoils de la FCC produjo la resolución de los síntomas oculares seguido por mejoría de los síntomas de tronco encefálico. Los hallazgos en resonancia magnética revirtieron considerablemente al año de seguimiento. Describimos un caso de FCC directa con congestión venosa en el tronco encefálico y síntomas fluctuantes con una considerable mejoría clínica e imagenológica después del tratamiento. A 50-year-old male patient who, after 3 months of cranial brain trauma, presented proptosis, chemosis and exophthalmos in the left eye. Subsequently, dysmetria develops in the left extremities and right hemiparesis. The diagnosis of carotid-cavernous fistula (FCC) associated with hyperintensity of signal in FLAIR and diffuse contrast uptake at the level of the pseudo tumoral protuberance and cerebellar peduncle was established. This finding was compatible with venous congestion. His symptoms were fluctuating, he started with orbital symptoms and then from the posterior fossa with improvement of the orbital symptoms. FCC microcoil embolization produced resolution of ocular symptoms followed by improvement of brainstem symptoms. Magnetic resonance findings significantly reversed one year of follow-up. We describe a case of direct FCC with venous congestion in the brainstem and fluctuating symptoms with a considerable clinical and imaging improvement after treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Child and maternal health outcomes have notably improved in Mexico since 1990, whereas rising adult mortality rates defy traditional epidemiological transition models in which decreased death rates occur across all ages. These trends suggest Mexico is experiencing a more complex, dissonant health transition than historically observed. Enduring inequalities between states further emphasise the need for more detailed health assessments over time. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2013 (GBD 2013) provides the comprehensive, comparable framework through which such national and subnational analyses can occur. This study offers a state-level quantification of disease burden and risk factor attribution in Mexico for the first time.

The aim of this article is to show the results of alcohol consumption in a sample of female inmates and to reflect on the gaps existing regarding the issue of women with alcohol problems from a public policy and gender perspective in Mexico.A descriptive retrospective study was carried out in a non-probabilistic convenience sample of 213 women. Ninety-one percent of the women reported having tried alcohol at some time in their lives and 19.7% qualified for alcohol dependence on three or more criteria. Women had important health problems associated with alcohol consumption: gastritis, malnutrition, and blood pressure problems. One-third of the sampled women used alcohol while pregnant. More than a half were experiencing a major depressive episode.It is important to modify public policies so that women in general and marginalized women in particular have access to mental health services and addictions.

This article explores the derivational morphology of P’urhepecha, especially with regard to verbal forms. P’urhepecha, or Tarascan, is an isolated Mesoamerican Ianguage of Central-Western Mexico, with about 200,000 speakers. An agglutinative type of language where suffixes are attached to the stem in a fairly regular fashion, P’urhepecha also has an extensive inflectional morphology with a system of cases, including genitive, locative, and residential. The present work presents an overall picture of the linguistic complexity of this intriguing language and its rich morphological resources through a review of some of the most common and productive types of derivational morphemes that occur as part of the verbal complex in P’urhepecha, including body-part suffixes, causatives, deictic suffixes, and other adverbial suffixes.

The article discusses the findings of an investigation conducted by the Associated Press on sexual assault and misconduct involving military recruiters in the U.S. A number of military recruiters were disciplined in 2005 for sexual assault and misconduct with potential enlistees. Recruiters who are found guilty of sexual misconduct are disciplined through nonjudicial punishment. There is an increase in sexual misconduct incidents in 2005.

The article reports on the findings of an investigation conducted by Associated Press on the sexual misconduct and other inappropriate behavior among military recruiters in the U.S. It was found that 722 recruiters of the U.S. Army have been accused of rape and sexual misconduct since 1996. Rear Admiral Joe Kilkenny, head of the U.S. Navy Recruiting Command, comments on the 18 recruiters in the U.S. Navy who were disciplined for the sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior.

The article reports on the findings about the killing of U.S. Army Specialist Pat Tillman during a combat in a remote and dangerous area in Afghanistan. Four of Tillman's fellow soldiers failed to identify their targets before firing, which caused his death. Eventhough they claimed that they have mistaken Tillman as an enemy in a foggy environment, the burning of the key evidence, Tillman's armor and uniform and the Army's other internal acts pose questions on the nature of the accident.

The article discusses the sexual misconduct of military recruiters in the U.S. An Associated Press investigation found out that more than 80 military recruiters across all services were disciplined for sexual assault and misconduct with enlistees in 2005. The victims are typically young women between 16 and 18 years old who are thinking about enlisting. The sexual misconduct usually takes place in recruiting stations or government vehicles.

The article announces that drugs in water are tied to fish defects in Lake Mead, Nevada. It reports that Pharmaceuticals in the water are being blamed for severe reproductive problems in many types of fish including the endangered razorback sucker and male fathead minnow, walleyes and male carp have become what are called feminized fish, producing egg yolk proteins typically made only by females. U.S. representative Allyson Schwartz has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a national task force to investigate the issue.

The article reports that the doctor who examined the body of Corporal Pat Tillman, a U.S. Army who was killed in a battlefield in Afghanistan in 2004, was suspicious about the close proximity of the wounds. According to the doctor, the bullet holes appeared that Tillman was shot from 10 yards. It mentions that the Defense Department and the government have been criticized for lying about the circumstances of Tillman's death.

The article discusses the difficulties faced by military recruiters in the U.S. Recruiters, such as sergeant Edward Green of the U.S. Marine Corps, are required to have two new recruits each month. Those who fail to meet their quota can be yelled at and humiliated. Results of a survey of recruiters revealed that half of them are dissatisfied with the job and three out of four would choose another assignment if they were allowed to.

The article discusses the actions taken by victims who are dissatisfied with the military's handling of sexual assault and misconduct cases involving recruiters. The penalties inflicted by the military to U.S. Air Force recruiters whose misconduct has been confirmed since 2004 are cited. Local authorities and victims of recruiters are seeking greater penalties by charging everything from a violation of an Indian treaty to racketeering.

The article focuses on the responsibility of military recruiters in the U.S. According to a survey from the U.S. Department of Defense, half of the military recruiters are dissatisfied with their job. U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Edward Green believes that staying professional will help recruiters avoid problems.

The article reports on several lawsuits that have been filed following the sexual assault and misconduct of some military recruiters in the U.S. It is said that the misconduct of 19 recruiters of the U.S. Air Force has been confirmed. In her case against the federal government, Ogala Sioux woman Laveeta Elk cited a treaty that requires the government to reimburse the loss that may arise if its officials commit a wrong doing on Sioux person or property.

The article discusses the actions of the sexually abused victims of military recruiters and prosecutors to seek justice in local courts in the U.S. Laveeta Elk, an young Oglala Sioux woman who was assaulted by Sergeant Joseph Kopf, is suing the federal government. Prosecutor Barbara Trathen has charged Sergeant Eric Vetesy with racketeering and charges of rape and sexual battery. Two other young women sued the military in federal court in San Francisco, California.

The article reports on the growing number of draft resisters and U.S. soldiers seeking honorable discharges as conscientious objectors (CO) after becoming disillusioned with the Iraq war. About 110 soldiers filed for conscientious objection status in 2004. A soldier who wants to apply as a CO will undergo a complex process that includes written interviews with a psychiatrist, a military chaplain and an investigating officer. Military studies reveal that dissatisfaction with Army life, family problems and homesickness are the main reasons that influence soldiers to leave the service.

Talks about the 50th anniversary of the alleged crash of an unidentified flying object (UFO) in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Discovery of an alleged wreckage of a spaceship by men stationed at the Roswell Army Air Field; Recollection of witnesses; Planned events in Roswell.