[Anticoagulant efficacy of different pharmacological presentations of vitamin K antagonists].

abstract：BACKGROUND:The early diagnosis and therapy of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency can prevent adrenal crises and erroneous gender assignment in affected newborns. To achieve this goal neonatal mass-screening programs have been developed, measuring blood 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone (17...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cattani A,Reyes ML,Azócar M,Soto J,Romeo E,Valdivia L,Poggi H,Foradori A

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for atherosclerosis. Low density lipoproteins are considered a key factor in the formation of atheroma and the immune system has an important contribution to this process. AIM:To quantify the immune response against modified low density lipoproteins in patients with non in...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González M,Rojas N,Durán D,Schade A,Campos R,Milos C

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both epidemiological and clinical evidence suggest a relationship between the prenatal environment and the risk of developing diseases during adulthood. The first observations about this relationship showed that prenatal growth retardation or stress conditions during fetal life were associated to cardiovascular, metab...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Recabarren SE,Sir-Petermann T,Maliqueo M,Lobos A,Rojas-García P

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microtia is a congenital defect characterized by disturbances in the size and form of the ear lobe. Anotia corresponds to the absence of the ear lobe. AIM:To study the prevalence of microtia and anotia at the Maternity of the University of Chile Clinical Hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Analysis of the datab...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Nazer J,Lay-Son G,Cifuentes L

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that affects a variable length of the colon, starting from the rectum. When the disease is confined to the rectum is called ulcerative proctitis (UP). Several studies have unsuccessfully attempted to determine the factors that determine the ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Caselli M G,Pinedo M G,Zúñiga D A,Alvarez L M

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Postpartum depression (PPD) is a public health issue, and appropriate screening may lead to clinical gains. AIM:To describe the screening for PPD, its relationship with the use of health care services, and treatment access barriers in Chilean public primary health care (PHC) centers. MATERIAL AND METHODS:P...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rojas G,Guajardo V,Martínez P,Fritsch R

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To be successful, modern medical acts require the participation of several professionals and assistants and, as such, there has been a steady trend from individual medicine to the collective practice of the profession. This format raises issues in determining when a medical professional or other practitioner is liable...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pizarro C

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies strongly suggest that Helicobacter pylori might have a significant role in the pathogenesis and rate of recurrence of peptic duodenal ulcer. Various factors, such as the existence of ulcerogenic strains of the bacteria and susceptible subjects, might explain the fact that not more than 10% of the patien...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Accatino L

更新日期：1993-01-01 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:There is consensus in promoting the selective use of glucocorticoids (GC) in the peri-operative period of transsphenoidal surgery (TE) for pituitary adenomas (PA). AIM:To evaluate the safety of a selective glucocorticoid administration protocol and the usefulness of immediate postoperative cortisol levels a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Carrasco CA,Villanueva G P

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Ménétrier disease is a rare disorder of the stomach, characterized by giant hypertrophic folds that usually involve the gastric body and fundus, associated to hypoalbuminemia due to serum protein loss across the gastric mucosa. We report a 55-years-old male presenting with abdominal pain, vomiting, weight lo...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Gompertz M,Montenegro C,Bufadel ME,Defilippi C,Castillo J,Morales C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the lip represents about 20% of all oral carcinomas. It is more common in men, peaking during their sixth and seventh decade, and is more prevalent in the lower lip. AIM:To determine the five years survival rate of Chilean patients with lip SCC. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The reg...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cabello B T,Sazo B N,Salgado F A,Martínez R B

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：:Medical specialization has brought about the need to guarantee suitability for its practice. The progressive changes in knowledge and the incorporation of specific technologies, set forth the need to periodically demonstrate this capacity. In developed countries different initiatives, that sooner or later will become ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rosselot E

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report a 56 year old male hypertensive, who presented with a posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) as an initial manifestation of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). His first symptoms were right hemiparesis and hemihypoesthesia, followed by headache, dizziness, dysarthria and a general feeling o...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Urrutia L S,Venegas R E,Figueroa V C,Carrizo C C

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A consensus meeting held by the Chilean Endocrinological Society reached to 22 consensus proposals on the use of iodine-131 in hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer, that are reported in this paper. Some of these propositions are: 1) Hyperthyroidism: A previous 131I uptake test must be performed. A calculated or an ablat...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Michaud P

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Chile, leukemia is one of the diseases whose treatment is guaranteed by a special law called AUGE (universal access and explicit guaranties). Therefore, the knowledge of its treatment costs is of utmost importance. AIM:To determine and to characterize the direct costs of pharmacotherapy for leukemia at a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Molina F,Schramm C,Ruiz G

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rates of obesity reach high levels in Chile, with geographic, social and school variations. AIM:To identify factors at two levels associated with excessive weight in school children: child-family characteristics and school-neighborhood. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Using a cross-sectional and multi-step design, se...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Amigo H,Bustos P,Erazo M,Cumsille P,Silva C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Chile, 40% of deaths due to acute myocardial infarction occur in women. AIM:To assess the presence of cardiovascular risk factors in women with acute coronary syndromes. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty four women aged 46 to 55 years old, admitted to the hospital due to an acute coronary syndrome and 102 age...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Blümel JE,Prieto JC,Leal T,Cruz MN,Gallardo L

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The economic impact of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in Mexico in terms of excessive diagnostic testing can be considerably reduced if the recommendations of the Latin American Consensus (LATAM) for IBS are followed. AIM:To estimate the economic impact of IBS in terms of excessive diagnostic testing. MATE...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Schmulson MJ

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholangiocarcinoma is a malignant lesion of the bile duct epithelium. Its incidence and prevalence are low. It appears from the sixth decade of life and there is slight male predominance. It is most frequently found in the confluence of the hepatic ducts, where it is called hilar cholangiocarcinoma or Klatskin tumor. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Burgos San Juan L

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchogenic cysts are congenital malformations of the tracheo-bronchial tree usually located intrathoraxically. We report a 44 years old male with a bronchogenic cyst located exceptionally in the pre tracheal anterior cervical region, simulating a thyroid lesion. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Majlis S,Horvath E,Castro L,Martínez V

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Chile, Thyroid cancer (TC) is included in a list of diseases that have a guaranteed access to treatment, endorsed by the Ministry of Health. The care burden of the disease will depend on its incidence. AIM:To estimate the incidence of TC in Chilean patients with access to thyroid surgery and describe its...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sapunar Z J,Ferrer R P

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semiotics and Semiology share a similar etymology and meaning: the study of signs. In Medicine, signs are objective manifestations of disease, as opposed to the subjective nature of symptoms. Medical semiology comprises the study of symptoms, somatic signs and laboratory signs, history taking and physical examination ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Goic G A

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 15% of patients with Wolff Parkinson White's syndrome who undergo electrophysiologic study have more than one accessory pathway. We describe the electrophysiologic testing and findings in 2 patients with multiple pathways. Identification of these is highly relevant since successful surgical therapy depen...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González R,Fajuri A,Venegas J,Garcés E

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Secondhand smoke (SHS) is an established cause of morbidity and mortality among non-smokers. The workplace is an important source of exposure, especially among workers of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. AIM:To estimate the daily occupational exposure to SHS among non-smoking workers of bars and restaurant...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Aceituno P,Iglesias V,Erazo M,Droppelmann A,Orellana C,Navas-Acién A

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although endemic goiter is an easily controlled chronic disease, it continues to be a serious global public health problem. AIM:To study iodine nutrition in school age children from different areas of Chile. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Thyroid gland was palpated in 4181 school age children from Calama, Santiago, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Muzzo S,Burgueño M,Carvajal F,Biolley E,Avendaño M,Vargas S,Leiva L

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a wide interindividual variability in the response to a period of exercise training. The science have reported that a minimum of participants could be non-responders for improving different health-related outcomes after training. AIM:To compare the effects of a 6-weeks exercise program on body comp...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cano-Montoya J,Ramírez-Campillo R,Sade Calles F,Izquierdo M,Fritz Silva N,Arteaga San Martín R,Álvarez C

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00