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The need to study Theology in relation to other sciences, especially with Canon Law, in order to base the construction of the Church and its legislation on the Franciscan basis of Christ as the first ordered principle in a Trinity of relationships that is reflected in the anthropology of people who need the believing community to renew itself continually and thus grow in useful and real presence in the midst of the world. It concludes with an invitation to renew the study of theology from within the Church, which is open to the synodality of listening and commitment to the life of faith. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article titled "Psycho-theology of vocational discernment. An attempt to prevent sexual abuse of minors in the Catholic Church" addresses the need to prevent sexual abuse in the ecclesiastical sphere from the beginning of formation. The author emphasizes the importance of using sciences in an interconnected way in the formative processes and points out that sexual abuse is not only an ecclesial problem, but also includes abuse of power. The book analyzes the role of the perpetrator and the influence of narcissism in sexual abuse and vocational discernment. Additionally, it highlights the importance of considering psychological elements and relating them to pastoral and moral aspects when discerning a vocation. The author concludes that psychology should not be the sole determining factor in vocational discernment, and that caution is necessary when accepting individuals with a vocational calling due to the lack of vocations. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Leve atardecer. Cuando solo nos queda el amor" is a review of a book written by Dolores Vendrell and Mª Jesús Mañas. The book addresses the situations faced in the last years of life, especially when a disease arises and problems cannot be resolved as desired. The author shares her personal experience when her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and highlights the importance of caring for and being attentive to each other in the most difficult moments. The importance of friendship and not isolating oneself at home during old age and illness is also mentioned. In summary, the book offers reflections and poems that invite us to see life from another perspective and face the pleasant and sad moments that arise. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Abuse and reparation. On non-sexual behaviors in the Church" analyzes the abuses in the Church, highlighting the importance of addressing not only sexual abuses, but also abuses of power and conscience. The Church's response to abuse allegations is emphasized, including the modification of the Code of Canon Law. The book presents different perspectives and advocates for the need to listen to and support the victims, as well as for the definitive eradication of abuses. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Cast the Nets. Theology for Beginners" by Andrés E. García Infante presents theological reflections on faith and evangelization in the modern world. The author highlights the importance of dialogue between science and faith, as well as the existence of evil and suffering in the world. He also addresses topics such as the birth of Jesus, death on the cross, and the Resurrection. Additionally, he mentions the figure of Mary as a humble woman from Nazareth and speaks about Christian hope as a reality that allows us to see the beauty of God in a dark world. The author concludes by inviting readers to discover God through an accessible and enriching language for evangelization. [Extracted from the article]

Background: Improved shunt survival and a better understanding of factors related to failure in paediatric hydrocephalus still pose a challenge for neurosurgeons, in order to avoid morbidity and mortality, as well as the economic impact of repeated revision surgeries. For these reasons, an analysis is performed on the factors related to the first shunt failure in the long-term follow-up of a series in a single centre., Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on 166 hydrocephalic paediatric patients shunted for the first time between 2000 and 2014. An analysis was made of the statistical relationships between first shunt failure and the demographic, aetiological, surgical and clinical variables., Results: Of the 166 shunts implanted in our centre during the study period, 111 required revision over a mean follow-up period of 93 months. Factors significantly related to failure were post-haemorrhagic and post-infectious hydrocephalus, meningitis episode, posterior burr hole, differential pressure valve, standard catheter in first surgery, and symptomatic over-drainage. Multivariable analysis showed that previous meningitis and symptomatic over-drainage were risk factors for shunt failure, whereas frontal burr hole location and antibiotic-impregnated catheters were protective factors. Cox regression determined that independent factors significantly related to a worse shunt survival, were shunt infection and symptomatic over-drainage., Conclusions: Meningitis, symptomatic over-drainage, frontal burr hole, and antibiotic impregnated catheters are significant prognostic factors for shunt survival. Shunt infection and symptomatic over-drainage are independent factors significantly related to a shorter shunt survival. Prospective, randomised, controlled trials are required to validate these results., (Copyright © 2017 Sociedad Española de Neurocirugía. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) for paediatric patients has different success rates between the published series, making its recommendation controversial. Different definitions of ETV success, hydrocephalus aetiology or patient age at diagnosis may influence the outcome of the ETV procedure. The aim of this work was to analyse our clinical series and to examine the influence of different factors on ETV outcome. This was a retrospective study of 45 patients who had undergone ETV at our Paediatric Hospital between 2003 and 2009. Successful outcome was defined as a combination of features including clinical improvement or stability, with at least 1 positive radiological parameter. The influence of age, hydrocephalus aetiology, existence or not of previous shunt and the type of endoscopic procedure were analysed in relation to ETV outcome. Up to 29% of patients were younger than 1 year. The most frequent causes of hydrocephalus were: brain tumour, aqueductal stenosis and myelomeningocele. The overall success rate was 69%, with a mean follow-up period of 26 months and mean ETV survival of 14 months. We obtained statistically significant differences in ETV success between patients aged over and under 6 moths. Our ETV success rate can be considered safe and effective for the treatment of paediatric hydrocephalus. To our knowledge, ETV is most effective in patients aged 6 months and over., (Copyright © 2012 Sociedad Española de Neurocirugía. Published by Elsevier España. All rights reserved.)