[Burden of disease in Spanish population under 15 years old in 1999].

abstract：:The use of physical and pharmacological restraint is controversial but is currently accepted as inevitable. It is indicated for controlling behavioral disorders and psychomotor agitation that put patients and third parties at risk. Its indication should be medical, and we should opt for the least restrictive measure. ...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Gómez-Durán EL,Guija JA,Ortega-Monasterio L

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate differences in the temporal profile of acute phase response (APR) between ischemic stroke (IS) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). PATIENTS AND METHOD:We studied APR parameters (< 24 h and 3-5 day) in 88 consecutive patients (43 ICH and 45 IS). The increase/decrease of the parameters between bot...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Montaner,Alvarez-Sabín J,Abilleira S,Molina C,Arenillas J,Codina A

更新日期：2001-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:Epicardial fat has been associated with increased cardiovascular risk and the development of atherosclerosis. Transthoracic echocardiography provides a reliable measurement of epicardial fat thickness (EFT). The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between EFT and biochemical par...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Rubio-Guerra AF,Benítez-Maldonado DR,Lozano-Nuevo JJ,Arana-Pazos KC,Huerta-Ramirez S,Narváez-Rivera JL

更新日期：2018-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningitis and other infectious diseases of the central nervous system are predisposing causes of the inadequate secretion syndrome of the antidiuretic hormone (ISADH). The association between the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and ISADH is recognized but little studied. In AIDS patients hyponatremia is a f...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Brea Hernando AI,Bandrés Franco E,Aguirre Miñana T,Ezquerra Lezcano M,Borque de Larrea L

更新日期：1993-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of the most prevalent mutation in the SLC7A9 gene in families of the Mediterranean Spanish population and their association with clinical phenotypes. PATIENTS AND METHOD:Twenty cystinuria families were studied (6 type I, 12 non type I, and ...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Francés F,Portolés O,Corella D,Sorlí JV,Sabater A,Carrasco P,Guillén M

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The epidemiology of hepatitis A, E, B and C was analyzed in 1,393 children living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. They were distributed in two groups according to the social condition. MATERIALS AND METHOD:1,393 children were selected from two different schools: one attended by children ...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Gandolfo GM,Ferri GM,Conti L,Antenucci A,Marrone R,Frasca AM,Vitelli G

更新日期：2003-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We describe the characteristics of people with a recent diagnosis of HIV infection. PATIENTS AND METHOD:Series of 126 new cases of HIV infection diagnosed in an infectious diseases Service. RESULTS:Sexual transmission was the commonest form of infection (74%). Fifteen percent of individuals were aged over ...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： López De Munain J,Cámara MM,Santamaría JM,Zubero Z,Baraia-Etxaburu J,Muñoz J

更新日期：2001-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Three representative cases of the clinical heterogeneity of Castleman's disease are presented: one localized form with hialine vascular histology (HV) and 2 multicentric forms corresponding to the plasmocellular variety (PC). The asymptomatic patient with HV was treated with surgical resection of one tumor. The 2 pati...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Arranz R,Montesinos C,López Botet M,Acevedo A,Fernández Raãda JM

更新日期：1994-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Difficulties derived from the big complexity of the human genome (because of the great amount of genes) and difficulties at the time of performing a correct molecular diagnosis have led to the utilization of advanced technologies such as DNA arrays. By this technique, it is possible to analyze in a single experiment g...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Sáenz A,López de Munain A

更新日期：2008-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group therapy is a widely used technique for the treatment of tobacco, alcohol and other toxic addictions. Nevertheless, its effectiveness for smoking cessation remains to be established. Our objective was to evaluate the relative effectiveness of a group intervention versus an individual intervention for sm...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Camarelles F,Asensio A,Jiménez-Ruiz C,Becerril B,Rodero D,Vidaller O

更新日期：2002-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recently diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) can be made using the tuberculin skin test (TST) or by techniques known as interferon-γ release assays (IGRAS), being QuantiFERON(®)-TB Gold In-Tube (QF-G-IT) the most used. The IGRAS avoid some drawbacks of the TST, especially cross-reaction with ...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Martinez Lacasa X,Canals Font R,Jaen Manzanera A,Cuchi Burgos E,Lite Lite J

更新日期：2015-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) are related to an increased cardiovascular risk. The aim of this study was to analyse a possible relationship between both entities and also the association between metabolic disorders and DISH. PATIENTS A...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Pariente-Rodrigo E,Sgaramella GA,Olmos-Martínez JM,Pini-Valdivieso SF,Landeras-Alvaro R,Hernández-Hernández JL

更新日期：2017-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a dysbaric accident with occurred in a professional athlete during a national competition is herein reported. The clinical symptoms and response to treatment in a depressurization chamber in addition to CT controls should alert physicians in coastal areas in which this sport is carried out in order to take...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： López Oblaré B,Campos Pascual F

更新日期：1995-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the morbidity and mortality attributable to smoking. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A transversal study was performed in a reference population of residents of the province of Granada (Spain). The number of deaths in 1985, the number of patients admitted to public hospitals in 19...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Rodríguez Tapioles R,Bueno Cavanillas A,Pueyos Sánchez A,Espigares García M,Martínez González MA,Gálvez Vargas R

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Although elder abuse is not a new phenomenon, it remains hidden. There have been carried out various preliminary studies about the prevalence of elder abuse in different countries. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of suspicion of elder abuse in old persons without cognitive i...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Pérez-Rojo G,Izal M,Montorio I,Regato P,Espinosa JM

更新日期：2013-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The handling of patients with cerebral ischemia is reviewed, taking into consideration recent concepts regarding etiopathogenesis along with new diagnostic and therapeutic methods. A particularly important new diagnostic method is computerized axial tomography. The subject is divided into four sections in order to pre...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Rosich Plá A

更新日期：1979-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Autoimmune diseases/autoantibodies tend sometimes to cumulate in the same individual, probably as a consequence of defects in immune regulation with breakdown of self-tolerance. Autoimmune hepatitis and microscopic polyangiitis have been occasionally reported with other autoimmune diseases, but...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Prieto-González S,Cardellach F,Estruch R,Miquel R,Grau JM,Cid MC

更新日期：2011-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autopsies may be used to know the causes of death in population. In Navarra, the number of patients who died by cancer and were autopsied has increased. A similar pattern appeared in other communities. METHODS:We reviewed 2,643 autopsies performed in the main hospitals of Navarra. In each autopsy, age, sex,...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Valerdiz Casasola S,Sola Gallego J,Pardo Mindan FJ,Pacheco R,Laplaza Y

更新日期：1991-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha plays a central role in both the inflammatory response and that of the immune system. Thus, its blockade with the so-called anti-TNF agents (infliximab, etanercept and adalimumab) represents an important tool for the management of a variety of disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Sánchez Cano D,Callejas Rubio JL,Ortego Centeno N

更新日期：2008-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently, pharmacological thromboprophylaxis is frequently required in patients undergoing surgery, due to the high risk of deep venous thrombosis in the perioperative period. The administration of these anticoagulant agents (in Spain, usually low molecular weight heparins or fondaparinux, and in future, probably als...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Llau JV,Sapena ML,López Forte C,Ferrandis R

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is an inherited autosomal dominant disorder. The molecular defect responsible for the disease is the expansion of a CTG triplet at the 3' end of the DM gene. We report the analysis of the gene expansion, its correlation with the clinical severity and with the phenomenon of anticipatio...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Cobo AM,Martorell L,López de Munain A,Basauri B,Martínez JM,Johnson K,Baiget M

更新日期：1993-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 1992 conservative treatment of breast cancer (stage I and II: clinical TNM) has been established as an alternative to mastectomy in our hospital. The aim of this retrospective study was to analyse locoregional recurrence features and to compare prognosis with regard to to site of recurrence. METHOD:Be...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Fuentes Raspall MJ,Piedrafita Serra E,Isern Verdum J,Alonso Muñoz C,Ojeda González B,Gómez Gómez A,Llauradó Ollé A,Duarte Pires D,Lerma Puertas E,Craven-Bartle Lamote De Grignon J,López López A,Trias Folch M

更新日期：2002-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To know current hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis A (HAV) infection status among a group of health sciences students during 1990-1993 period. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: SUBJECTS:1,734 health sciences students during 1990-1991, 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 academic years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:demographic variables, v...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Bayas JM,Bruguera M,Vilella A,Carbó JM,Vidal J,Navarro G,Nebot X,Prat A,Salleras L

更新日期：1996-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The impact and burden of disease of the rare diseases (RD) is not known, also the type of disability that entail. The objective of the work is to analyze the socio-sanitary impact of the RD in Spain. PATIENTS AND METHOD:This is a nationwide study. The dimensions used were mobility, personal ca...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Avellaneda Fernández A,Layola M,Izquierdo Martínez M,Guilera M,Badia Llach X,Ramón JR

更新日期：2007-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The association of an exaggerated systolic blood pressure increase with exercise (EBPIE) with cardiovascular events remains controversial. Our aim was to determine the possible association of an EBPIE with survival and risk of serious cardiac events in patients with hypertension and known or su...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Bouzas-Mosquera C,Bouzas-Mosquera A,Peteiro J

更新日期：2017-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:To analyze the serum levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclasses in a broad range of elderly patients with bronchiectasis. PATIENTS AND METHOD:Data were collected from all patients who had a high-resolution chest computerized axial tomography diagnosis of bronchiectasis in our center. We gathe...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Martínez-García MA,Román-Sánchez P,Perpiñá-Tordera M,Soler-Cataluña JJ,Saura-Vinuesa A,Yago M,Pastor MJ

更新日期：2007-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor in the community. The aim of this study was to describe the risk factors for the progression of blood pressure (BP) from correct values. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Prospective and observational study with 7 years follow-up. BP>140/90 mmHg was considered...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Andrés E,Cordero A,León M,Alcalde V,Laclaustra M,Casasnovas JA,en representación de los investigadores del estudio MESYAS (MEtabolic Syndrome Active Subjects).

更新日期：2013-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:High levels of daily physical activity have been shown to be linked to decreased functional impairment in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients and positively related to the ankle brachial index (ABI) in subjects without PAD. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between leis...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Ruiz Comellas A,Pera G,Baena Díez JM,Heras A,Alzamora Sas MT,Forés Raurell R,Torán Monserrat P,Mundet Tudurí X

更新日期：2015-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The ANESCAT 2003 survey has provided reliable information on all practices within the specialty of anesthesiology in a community comprising 6.7 million inhabitants (namely Catalonia, Spain). In a situation in which official statistics are lacking, the findings allow us to make predictions and plan the clinical and org...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Canet J,Gomar C,Castillo J,Villalonga A,Sabaté S,Hervàs C

更新日期：2006-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study the evolution of the diet and the nutritional intake between 1983 and 1999, by age and sex. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:We performed a series of analysis of the food intake on a representative sample of the population of Reus (aged 10-69 years). Dietary intake was estimated using the 24-hours recall metho...

journal_title：Medicina clinica

authors： Capdevila F,Llop D,Guillén N,Luque V,Pérez S,Sellés V,Fernández-Ballart J,Martí-Henneberg C

更新日期：2000-06-03 00:00:00