[Molecular genetic study of a severe growth hormone deficiency in a Chilean family].

abstract：:A critical situation surrounds Internal Medicine and the training of internists. The crucial role of Internal Medicine as an integrating discipline in clinical medicine and its relationship with primary care medicine and the specialties is analyzed. The goals of a training program for general internists and specialist...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Alonso C

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Predicting the future of medicine is daring. One can speculate about some of its future traits at the most. The spectacular progress in biological sciences has nurtured the hope that medicine will be able to dominate all ailments, improve the quality of life and longevity. Physicians are uncomfortable with the weak kn...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Goic A

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The medical school of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile offers a Diploma on Medical Education (DME) for its faculty since 2000. However its impact had never been evaluated. AIM:To determine the perception of the graduates of the impact of DME, using the Kirkpatrick model for evaluation of educati...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Triviño X,Sirhan M,Moore P,Montero L

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maximal oxygen uptake is considered by the International Biological Programme as the international standard of cardiorespiratory adequacy and physical condition. AIM:To measure maximal oxygen uptake in normal Chilean subjects, to establish normal reference values. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Maximal oxygen uptake...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Donoso H,Osorio J

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evolutionary theory has contributed with physiological, psychological and behavioral explanations to the comprehension and treatment of eating disorders (ED). The aim of this review is to analyze the relationship between ED and the attachment theory and natural selection based hypotheses (famine flight, repr...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Behar A R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes are usually found in cattle and occasionally appear in humans, particularly pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. Peritonitis by Listeria monocytogenes is a rare but dangerous condition that must be recognized early, since it requires a specific treatment. We rep...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espinoza-Gómez F,Newton-Sánchez O,Melnikov V,Pinzón S L

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a prevalent chronic disorder, often diagnosed during childhood. Studies have suggested that the incidence of IBD in this group of patients is increasing. Children and adolescents with IBD frequently have more extensive and severe disease than adults. Transition is an important conce...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Navarro E,Ossa JC,Simian D,Quera R

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 62 years old male with a slowly progressive focal myopathy is presented. He had noticed weakness in the lower limbs for three years and weakness in the upper limbs for one year. He had bilateral atrophy of quadriceps and biceps muscles, absence of knee jerks and hypertrophy of the calves. Needle EMG showed myopathic...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cartier L,Hernández JE,Stuardo A,González J,Villagra R

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by the ingestion of gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. Its prevalence in Europe and the USA is 0.5 to 1%. AIM:To analyze epidemiological aspects and degree of compliance with gluten-free diet (GFD) among Chilean individuals with CD....

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espino A,Castillo L C,Guiraldes E,Santibáñez H,Miquel JF

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Handgrip strength is an important predictor of functional performance among older adults. AIM:To measure handgrip strength in older adults and relate its values to their clinical functional assessment. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Handgrip strength was measured in 1047 older adults living in the community and aged...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mancilla S E,Ramos F S,Morales B P

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The magnitude of medical and non medical absenteeism among male workers performing rotative shifts in a high altitude mining company was studied. There was a general rate of absenteeism of 8.8 absent days per 100 labor days, which means that 31.8% of the total labor force was absent every month. Absenteeism due to med...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cantuarias J,Cornejo E

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, "morning sickness", is a common contemporary complaint. Many pregnant patients note alterations in smell and taste which can precipitate "morning sickness", symptoms that characterize early gestation. Epidemiologic studies suggest that pregnancies accompanied by "morning sickness" hav...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lee RV

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid development of molecular biology techniques as well as recent progress in the understanding of genetic and molecular basis of human diseases have had enormous impact in the practice of clinical pathology. Since new diagnostic (molecular) tools are now available, the concept of Molecular Pathology is emerging...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Wistuba II

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between patients and health professionals emphasizes deliberation and joint decision making, that derives in the informed consent. AIM:To evaluate decision making of patients in health care and to identify the notion of capacity for decision making, according to lawyers and physicians. MAT...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bórquez E G,Raineri B G,Horwitz C N,Huepe O G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gabriel Cano de Aponte was Governor of Chile since 1717 and until his death in 1733, being 68 years old. As a soldier, he was an experienced horse rider. The sequence of events that caused his death three months after an equestrian accident is unclear. A systematic clinical analysis of the latter is the main objective...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bravo G S,Moles P P,Quiroga M D,Pancorvo P R,Espinoza G R

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical care of HIV infected and AIDS patients may represent an important economical burden for public hospitals. AIM:To assess direct and indirect costs of medical care for HIV infected and AIDS patients in public hospitals of the Metropolitan Region of Chile. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Between August 1994 and ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Toro L,Jara C,Adauy A,Henríquez A,Trujillo F,Child R,Ortiz E

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The september 1888 issue of the Journal contains an article by Luis Asta-Buruaga MD, "Ambulances in New York: a system to be instituted in Santiago. In addition to encouraging this project, the idea of establishing small hospitals in peripheral quarters of the city is discussed. Dr Asta-Buruaga was a graduate from Col...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Costa-Casaretto C

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is used in musculoskeletal lesion surgery, including muscle, bone, tendons and ligaments. PRP might accelerate the healing process and the integration of the graft, allowing an earlier return to sports activities of patients. PRP is obtained from autologous blood, which is centrifuged, obtai...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Figueroa P D,Figueroa B F,Ahumada P X,Calvo R R,Vaisman B A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular diseases are the main causes of death in Chile and there is a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the population. AIM:To assess the prevalence of those risk factors in a group of employees. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:We studied 2,219 individuals, 1,378 males with a mean age of 46.2 +...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lanas F,Del Solar J,Maldonado M,Guerrero MA,Espinoza F

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article explores the causes of the crisis in the role of internists. As in the United States, the progressive specialization of internists lead to a dehumanized, expensive and technical practice of medicine. Aiming to better incomes and prestige, more than 60% of internists practice as specialists. Primary care p...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Varela N

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burkitt lymphoma has a low incidence, is highly aggressive, may be endemic, sporadic or associated with immunodeficiency and it has a high frequency of extranodal involvement. Overall and relapse free survival in HIV patients is 72 and 71% respectively. However, the current protocol in Chile considers a posi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Puga L B,Bustamante K K,Molina E J,Andrade M A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Splenic abscesses are infrequent and usually associated to sepsis and immunodepression. The diagnosis is commonly made in the necropsy. We report two cases of multiple splenic abscesses in type II diabetic patients that were diagnosed by ultrasound. Both patients were successfully managed with surgery (drainage of lef...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Gatica MA,Morales H,Harz C,Espinoza A

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative hypocalcemia is one of the most common complications of thyroid surgery. It is related to the type of disease (malignant or benign), the number of identified parathyroid glands during the surgical procedure, and the surgeon's experience. Total thyroidectomy is the procedure of choice in our hos...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Gac E P,Cabané T P,Amat V J,Huidobro G F,Rossi F R,Rodríguez F F,Ferrada V C,Cardemil R F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema is a well recognized complication of upper airway obstruction. We report the case of a previously healthy 18-year-old male who presented this complication following laryngospasm after anesthesia. He developed severe pulmonary edema with hypoxemia, high cardiac output and low pulmonary ca...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cherres O,Bugedo G,Torregrosa S,Coloma R,De la Fuente J

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of obesity among children and teenagers is increasing by 1.5% per year, probably due to a higher consumption of highly caloric foods and to physical inactivity. Hypercholesterolemia, increased insulin levels and high blood pressure of childhood obesity, precede atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Burrows R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prader-Willi syndrome is an uncommon multisystem genetic disorder caused by defects of chromosome 15 (15qll-ql3), often due to deletions or uniparental disomy The syndrome is characterized by neonatal hypotonia, dysmorphic facial features, short stature, motor and mental disabilities, behavioral changes, hyperphagia, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Santos VM,Henrique de Paula F,Osterne EM,Nery NS,Turra TZ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dual potential to promote tolerance or inflammation when facing self-antigens makes dendritic cells (DCs) fundamental players in autoimmunity. There is an association between smoking and DCs maturation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, ethnicity is a key factor in autoimmune disorders....

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Prado C,Iruretagoyena M,Burgos PI,Pacheco R

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endobronchial ultrasound-guided trans-bronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive procedure with a high diagnostic yield for lesions adjacent to the central airway. AIM:To describe the diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA for lesions suspicious of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MATERIAL A...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fernández-Bussy S,Labarca G,Caviedes I,Folch E,Majid A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 45 year old male who manipulated tropical fish ponds developed painless nodular plaques in both hands. Biopsy showed mononuclear infiltrate of the dermis with few granulomata. Repeated cultures revealed M. marinum (diagnosis confirmed at the WHO/PAHO Reference Center in Canada). Good initial results were obtained wi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Guarda R,Gubelin W,Gajardo J,Rohmann I,Valenzuela MT

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00