[Medical care costs for HIV-positive and AIDS patients in four hospitals in Santiago, Chile].

abstract：:Sepsis from an infected cardiac valve can lead to bacterial seeding and destruction of the arterial wall with formation of a mycotic aneurysm. The natural history of these lesions is the rupture. We report the case of a 20 year old female who was admitted to our institution with massive mitral regurgitation and emboli...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mertens R,Krämer A,Valdés F,Garayar B,Irarrázaval M

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The classic diagnosis of Barret esophagus is based on the finding of three of more cm of distal esophagus covered by specialized columnar epithelium. However, at the present time, it is based on the presence of intestinal metaplasia in the junction of squamous-columnar mucosae. AIM:To assess the prevalence ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Csendes A,Smok G,Sagastume H,Rojas J

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The decrease in mortality in critical patient units led to an increase in intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW), which significantly affects the functional performance and quality of life of patients. There are several scales that measure functionality in critical patients. The aim of this systematic review is...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Libuy MH,Szita C P,Hermosilla P J,Arellano S D,Rodríguez-Núñez I,Báez R C

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to look for pathological changes in the oral cavity in a group of 40 non cirrhotic male alcoholics, ranging in age from 30 to 40 years old. These subjects were compared with a group of 40 non alcoholic male subjects of similar age. The presence of lip, dental, periodontal, salivary gland and ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Esguep A,Ceballos M,Smith P

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary hypertension is a clinical condition with a low prevalence, but carries high morbidity and mortality. Important advances in the understanding of this disease and in its therapy have occurred. A particular scenario is pulmonary hypertension in patients undergoing non-cardiac as well as cardiac surgery. The ai...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fermandois C M,López B R,León S P,Lema F G

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopy is essential in the assessment and treatment of the bariatric patient, especially in the postoperative state. Since bariatric surgery is increasing exponentially, endoscopists should be familiar with the anatomy and how to manage possible complications. New less invasive therapeutic tools will have a major i...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Díaz R,Narvaez A,Welsh L,Pérez JE,Dávalos G,Portenier D,Guerron AD

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Latin American Study of Congenital Malformations (ECLAMC) has performed an epidemiological surveillance of congenital malformations since 1967. This allows to detect any unexpected change in the incidence of malformations, possibly caused by a new environmental teratogenic agent. AIM:To report a summary...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Nazer H J,Cifuentes O L

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The great diversity of commercially available products for the serologic diagnosis of Chagas disease led us to conduct a study of these products in comparison with the indirect immunofluorescence test. Percent agreement between methods ranged from 79 to 100%, the details for each product being given in the text. Bette...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Astorga B,Herskovic P

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decades there has been an important decrease in infant mobidity and mortality, but these achievements are not equally distributed across the whole population. Children are one of the most susceptible groups due to their unique vulnerabilities to environmental factors. Unhealthy environments, indoor polluti...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： París M E,Bettini M,Molina H,Mieres JJ,Bravo V,Ríos JC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor oral health status may have an impact on the health status of patients with chronic renal failure. AIM:To describe the oral health status of a group of Brazilian patients with chronic renal failure. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Retrospective review of the medical records of patients with chronic renal failure...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Souza CM,Braosi AP,Luczyszyn SM,Casagrande RW,Pecoits-Filho R,Riella MC,Ignácio SA,Trevilatto PC

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ras gene family (H-ras, N-ras and K-ras) are oncogenes that mutate frequently in human cancer, specially in tumors of the biliary tract and pancreas. AIM:To determine the frequency of K-ras gene codon 12 mutation in pancreatic and biliary tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Samples of 35 gallbladder, 15 ampul...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Roa JC,Anabalón L,Tapia O,Melo A,de Aretxabala X,Roa I

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beta 2 microglobulin is a low molecular weight protein integrating the light chain HLA antigens. Its serum concentration is increased in different neoplasias and in renal failure. Using solid phase RIA we determined the concentration of beta 2 microglobulin in plasma and spinal fluid of 57 healthy individuals and pati...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rodríguez MA,Lira P,Foradori A,Grebe G

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the use of cadaveric split or living donor liver transplantation is a valid option for liver transplants, they have several complications, being the "small-for-size syndrome" one of the most frequent. This entity is mainly due to the incapacity that the graft has to meet the blood drainage demands. We report ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Yarur A,Castro L,Segovia R,Roblero JP,Uribe M,Ferrario M,Buckel E

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of a prospective protocol for the management of patients with gastric cancer applied from May 1988 to June 1991 are reported. 123 patients were operated on and a resection performed in 55%. Only 14 patients had incipient tumor and 44 had "curative" surgery. There was a preponderance of non differentiated t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： de Aretxabala X,Araya JC,Flores P,Roa I,Fernández E,Wistuba I,Villaseca MA,Huenchullán I,Arredondo G,Flores M

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the rate of infection by Epstein Barr virus (EBV) in Santiago, Chile, the prevalence of antibody to the viral capsid antigen (VCA-IgG) was determined in a group of 663 healthy individuals grouped by age and socioeconomic level (SEL). In addition, several risk factors for infection were studied. VCA-IgG was de...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Ferrés M,Prado P,Ovalle J,Fuentes R,Villarroel L,Ferreccio C,Vial P

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Do transsexual people in Chile have a right to have their gender identity or their sex reassignment legally recognized? The absence of any legislation on gender identity or transsexualism could lead us to believe that it is not the case. However, a quantitative review of decisions issued by Chilean courts during the l...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Muñoz León F

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately, 10% of cirrhotic patients with ascites become refractory to medical treatment, a condition that reduces overall survival. TIPS is a therapeutic alternative for the management of refractory ascites. It corrects sinusoidal portal hypertension, becoming a rational and relatively safe therapeutic approach. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Zapata R,Fava M

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of inactivation of tumor suppressor genes in the development/progression of carcinomas of the uterine cervix is reviewed. It is well known that HPV-related oncogenes are strongly linked to cervical cancer. However, fewer studies have explored the occurrence of inactivation of tumor suppressor genes in t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Chuaqui R,Cuello M,Emmert-Buck M

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 34-years-old male, with a history of hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection that was admitted to the hospital with malaise, weight loss, frontal behavior and chest pain. Imaging studies showed two frontal cortical/subcortical nodules. A stereotactic cerebral biopsy showed reactive gli...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Schalper KA,Valbuena JR

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Garengeot's hernia corresponds to the presence of the appendix within a femoral hernia, associated or not with acute appendicitis. The diagnosis of this uncommon situation is usually done during surgery. Furthermore, the clinical presentation as necrotizing fasciitis is a rare condition. We report a 54 years old obese...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Briceño E,Jara R

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibacterial potency of cephalosporins depends on inhibition (acylation) of one or more penicillin-binding proteins (PBP). Recently, reduced affinity of PBP for cephalosporins and other B-lactam agents has been found in some cases. Mechanism for these changes in affinity are analyzed in this review. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Garrido J,López F

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Chilean Ministry of Health proposed the use of "Mini Nutritional Assessment", to identify elders at nutritional risk. This score considers anthropometric, dietary and quality of life items. AIM:To assess the concordance of the mini nutritional assessment with body mass index and dietary parameters in Ch...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Urteaga C,Ramos RI,Atalah E

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathophysiological hallmark of the hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is renal vasoconstriction. Doppler ultrasonography can be used to assess the vascular resistance in small renal intraparenchymal vessels through analysis of the Doppler waveform by a parameter termed Resistive Index (RI). We postulated that th...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bardi A,Sapunar J,Oksenberg D,Poniachik J,Fernández M,Paolinelli P,Orozco R,Biagini L

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent alcohol and drug consumption are important public health problems in the Chilean young population. AIM:The purpose of this study was to examine the potential ofa data mining approach in scaffolding policy making, using the particular case of differential risks of harmful alcohol consumption in ad...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Marcelo Villalón C,Cuellar C

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resistance of HIV to AZT is the result of mutations in the pol gene that codifies the enzyme reverse transcriptase. AIM:To assess the resistance to antiretroviral drugs in Chilean patients infected with HIV. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The presence of mutations was searched in 22 patients infected with HIV. The e...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vial PA,Vial C,Abarca K,Noriega M,Jiménez G,Labarca J,Gasep J,Palacios O,Pérez C,Acuña G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Framingham risk score (FRS) has limitations and can underestimate risk. Carotid ultrasound to measure intima media thickness or plaques is recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment. AIM:To determine the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis in asymptomatic subjects classified as low and intermediat...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Varleta P,Concepción R,Julio P,Casanova H,Navarrete C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report nine patients with acute mitral regurgitation secondary to post-infarction papillary rupture operated between 1980 and 1992. Seven cases had posterior papillary muscle rupture. All patients were in critical conditions with pulmonary edema at the moment of surgery. In eight cases, mitral valve replacement was...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Zalaquett R,Morán S,Irarrázaval MJ,Becker P,Maturana G,Navarro M,Braun S

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant Melanoma (MM) incidence rate is increasing faster than many other cancer at present time. Its epidemiological and clinical behavior varies within countries. We have studied 113 cases of cutaneous melanoma from 1982-1993, that represents until now the largest series of MM studied in Chile. Superficial Spreadi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cabrera R,Silva S,Díaz de Medina J,Hoell I,Guglielmetti A,Rohmann I

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS AND AIMS:Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) has been traditionally used as an adjunctive therapy in severe ulcerative colitis patients. We performed a prospective study to ascertain the safety, nutritional efficiency, tolerance and costs of total enteral nutrition in this situation. METHODS:After 48 hours of...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Klaassen J,Zapata R,Mella JG,Aguayo G,Alvarado D,Espinosa O,Maíz A,Zúñiga A,Quintana C

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IgG4 disease is a multi-systemic condition involving pancreas, salivary glands and lymph nodes. Less frequently, it causes interstitial nephritis and involves the lungs. We report a 58 years old male with a four years history of hemoptysis and renal dysfunction characterized by hematuria and proteinuria, responsive to...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Erlij D,Rivera Á,Maya JC,Cuellar C,Correa G,Michalland S,Méndez GP

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00