[Multiple organ failure syndrome in fulminant hepatic failure].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central nervous system damage associated to HTLV-I does not limit itself to the spinal cord, but also involves subcortical structures, producing cognitive impairment and behavioral changes which eventually could conform a new form of subcortical dementia. AIM:To study cognitive changes in patients with HTLV...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cartier L,Gormaz A

更新日期：1999-04-01 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：:Renal failure secondary to effort rhabdomyolysis is uncommon. We report three males age 28, 37 (military sportsmen) and 44 years (sedentary obese), with this condition. Episodes occurred after a training session to run a triathlon, during the course of a mini marathon and during a rescue attempt of a drowning person. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vega J,Gutiérrez M,Goecke H,Idiáquez J

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with high mortality. There is still a broad assortment of severity classifications for patients with PE, which affects the choice of therapies to use. The main clinical criteria for defining a PE as massive is systemic arterial hypotension, which depends on the extent of v...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mercado M,Aizman A,Andresen M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Professional Social Responsibility is now imperative for the practice of medicine. However, there are no instruments to assess it among physicians. AIM:To construct and evaluate the factorial structure and reliability of a questionnaire designed to measure socially responsible behavior in physicians. MATER...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Alvarado DF,Pérez CV,Navarro GS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Celiac patients are at high risk of developing insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, a condition that has a long pre-diabetic period. During this lapse, anti-islet cell antibodies serve as markers for future disease. This may be related with the duration of the exposure to gluten. AIM:To test the hypothesis ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Verbeke S,Cruchet S,Gotteland M,Ríos G,Hunter B,Chávez E,Brunser O,Araya M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs play an important role in the control and prevention of new cardiac events. AIM:A survey was performed to evaluate the current situation of CR programs in Chile. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A questionnaire evaluating the structure of rehabilitation centers, characteristics of ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Santibáñez C,Pérez-Terzic C,López-Jiménez F,Cortés-Bergoderi M,Araya MV,Burdiat G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genetically programmed adult-type hypolactasia affects 56% of Chilean population. Ideally, diagnosis should be confirmed. AIM:To compare diagnostic yield of genetic test, hydrogen (H2) expiratory test and a validated symptomatic structured survey (SS). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Patients submitted to H2 test ans...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rollán A,Vial C,Quesada S,Espinoza K,Hatton M,Puga A,Repetto G

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ANCA (anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies) associated vasculitis or AAV are a group of diseases with predominant inflammation of small vessels and the presence of detectable ANCA in serum. Due to these common features, it is considered that AAV share pathogenic mechanisms. Consequently, a similar therapeutic approa...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Silva F,Cisternas M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are doubts wether generic medications have the same bioavailability and efficacy compared with the original drugs developed by pharmaceutical companies with research capabilities. AIM:To compare the pharmacokinetics and clinical (motor) responses of Sinemet and Grifoparkin (generic carbidopa/levodopa ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Chaná P,Fierro A,Reyes-Parada M,Sáez-Briones P

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare in vitro activity, measuring minimal inhibitory concentration, of amoxicillin or its combination with clavulanic acid against 109 strains of Acinetobacter baumanii, 104 strains of Hemophilus influenzae and 94 strains of Staphylococcus aureus. All these were obtained from different ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Trucco O,Prado V,Garreaud C,Paya E

更新日期：1993-08-01 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:The few studies in Chile assessing the nutritional status of indigenous children show a high prevalence of stunting, excess weight and feeding problems. AIM:To compare anthropometric indices in children from indigenous and non indigenous ancestry. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:School children aged 6 to 8 years old,...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Amigo H,Bustos P,Erazo M,Radrigán ME

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Down syndrome (DS) is associated with higher child mortality especially due to cardiac malformations. AIM:To describe the trend in Chilean infant mortality in DS in the period 1997-2013 as compared to the general population without DS. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Raw data on infant deaths were extracted from the ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Donoso E,Vera C

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:Systemic vasculitis are a group of heterogeneous diseases characterized by inflammation and necrosis of blood vessel walls. The etiology is not known, but geographic and environmental factors are implicated. AIM:To describe the clinical features of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and Wegener's granulomatosis...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cisternas M,Soto L,Jacobelli S,Marinovic MA,Vargas A,Sobarzo E,Saavedra J,Chauan K,Meléndez G,Foster C,Pacheco D,Wainstein E,Grupo de estudio de las vasculitis, Sociedad Chilena de Reumatología.

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association of gastric lymphoma and gastric adenocarcinoma in the same patient is uncommon. We report a 76 year-old male with a previous history of massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding who required a subtotal gastrectomy with Billroth II reconstruction in 1974. Pathology demonstrated a gastric lympho-histiocyti...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Butte JM,Torres J,Duarte I,Guzmán S,Llanos O

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delayed hypersensitivity skin test are widely accepted as in vivo measure of cellular immunity. Since genetic and environmental factors may affect these tests, each population must establish its own normal values. The aim of this work was to study delayed hypersensitivity in Chilean normal young adults. We studied the...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Jurlow E,Orvieto M,Guerrero J,Bezanilla CG,Cox P,Cartier E,Silva M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a paucity of good quality research about the diagnosis of esophageal varices and the prophylaxis and treatment of variceal bleeding in pediatric patients with portal hypertension There is little consensus and practically no evidence-based approach about the management of these patients. AIM:To desc...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Verdaguer D S,Gana A JC

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restless legs syndrome (RLS) affects 10% of the general population. AIM:To analyze a series of patients with a minimum follow-up period of four years, treated during an interval of 14 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Retrospective analysis of medical records of 200 patients assessed and followed by the authors ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Miranda C M,Hudson A L

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dual-photon bone densitometry of the lumbar spine and hips was performed in 11 patients (9 females) with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism and in 11 control subjects. The age was 54.7 +/- 14.8 years. The asymptomatic state of the disease was established by the absence of clinical or radiologic evidence of renal...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： López JM,González G

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 19 yr-old female patient with the diagnosis of late onset adrenal hyperplasia was treated since age 15 with different glucocorticoid preparations and dosage schedules plus spironolactone. In spite of a very good response in terms of amelioration of their hirsutism she experienced cushingoid manifestations associated...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Contreras P,Rojas A,Vega I

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews some key issues of early rheumatoid arthritis such as the dfficulties to recognize this condition during the first months after onset. Therefore, three reference diagnostic criteria have been proposed for any patient presenting with more than three simultaneously inflammed joints, involvement of m...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Massardo L

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parents have a control role in the development and treatment of eating disorders among teenagers. AIM:To compare attitudes, beliefs and behaviors between mothers of patients with eating disorders and mothers of teenagers without these disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty one mother-sibling pairs of adole...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cordella P,Castro L,Díaz C,Zavala C,Lizana P

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microbiology starts in Chile at the end of the XIXth century as part of the effort to develop basic sciences at the University of Chile Medical School. Publications by Vicente Izquierdo on gonorrheae and Alejandro del Río on the organisms of dysenteriae were pioneer works in this area. The field was progressively deve...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rodríguez M

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a movement disorder characterized by an imperative urge to move the legs, associated with paraesthesias, motor restlessness and worsening of symptoms at night with at least partial relief by activity. Its prevalence ranges between 2-15% of general adult population and 20-3...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Miranda M,Araya F,Castillo JL,Durán C,González F,Arís L

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Yukpa aborigines start early in life their sexual activity and promiscuity with native and foreign individuals is common among women. This behavior allows the installation and propagation of Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). AIM:To determine the presence of antibodies to HSV-2 in a Yukpa Amerindian commu...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Monsalve F,Estévez J,Costa L,Salas M,Hernández M,Olaya J,Rodríguez E,Callejas D

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) is a result of fetomaternal incompatibility. Platelet destruction is caused by a maternal antibody directed against a fetal platelet antigen inherited from the father and lacking on the mother's platelets. The incidence and features of transplacental alloimmunizati...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pereira J,Soto M,Hidalgo P,Amaya S,Mezzano D

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pharmacological treatment improves survival in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The use of sacubutril/valsartan and ivabradine has been recently approved and incorporated in the latest guidelines. AIM:To identify candidates eligible for these therapies among patients treated in a ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rossel V,Duarte M,Muñoz P,Bravo C,Bobadilla G,Verdugo F,Guardamagna C

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents recommendations on the care of HIV infected adults based upon the authors' personal experience with close to 700 patients in a multiprofessional pilot center. This medical care has 5 main objectives: 1) Promotion of good health (through standard recommendation of hygiene, health habits and regular ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Wolff M,Northland R

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00