[Incidence of celiac disease in Vizcaya]. / Incidencia de la enfermedad celíaca en Vizcaya.

Celiac disease (CD) is a permanent gluten-sensitive enteropathy appearing in individuals genetcally predisposed. Its incidence varies according to the authors, but is situated about 1/1.500 alive newborn infants (ANI). Recently, a decreased in the incidence of the disease as well as a delay in the onset of symptoms have been reported in several countries. The incidence of the disease in Spain is unknown so we have studied it in our population. In the period 1976-1987, 117 patients were suspected to have CD in the different centers performing intestinal biopsies in Vizcaya. Diagnosis was confirmed in 87 cases, thus implying an incidence of 1/2.151 ANI. Age onset has been stable along the years, and most cases continue to be diagnosed during the first 2 years of life.

[Evaluation of epidemiologic aspects of poisoning cases at a pediatric emergency service]. / Valoración sobre aspectos epidemiológicos de las intoxicaciones en un servicio de urgencias pediátrico.

An epidemiologic interview was carried out in 279 children between 2-5 years represented the highest risk group. Male children were more frequently affected (57.7%). Most poisoning happened at home. Medicines and cleaning products were the most relevant poisons. Only 81 children (29%) were admitted, generally for 26 hours. Deaths serious sequels were not observed.

[Thrombopenic purpura in childhood: follow-up study of 133 cases and current perspectives on treatment]. / Púrpura trombopénica en la infancia: revisión evolutiva de 133 casos y perspectivas actuales de tratamiento.

The authors review 133 cases of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), through 17 years of follow-up in children from 2 months to 13 years of age. The clinical presentation of hemorrhagic signs, laboratory findings and different treatments employed are analyzed with special reference to recent treatment of these children.