[A peek to the origin, functioning and challenges of the new Chilean transplantation system].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous reports describe 30-40% of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP), SIBO is a cause of persistent symptoms in this group of patients even when they are treated with pancreatic enzymes. AIM:To asses the frequency of SIBO in patients with CP. PATIENTS A...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mancilla A C,Madrid S AM,Hurtado H C,Orellana B C,Peña Z M,Tobar A E,Berger F Z

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid advances in immunobiology, pharmacology and molecular biology have made successful renal transplantation the optimal therapeutic modality for adults and children, reaching a near--90% of patient-graft survival among the first years of transplant. But this knowledge also presents clinicians and scientists wit...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cano FJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is considered the second leading cause of disability worldwide. AIM:To describe the clinical characteristics and the evolution of major depressive disorder (MDD) in secondary care. To evaluate the association between socio-demographic and clinic variables with the first or recurrent major depress...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Salvo L,Saldivia S,Parra C,Rodríguez R,Cifuentes M,Acevedo P,Díaz M,Ormazabal M,Guerra I,Navarrete N,Bravo V,Castro A

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systemic fungal infections and specifically invasive aspergillosis (IA) are associated with a high morbi-mortality rate in patients with hematologic malignancies. Itraconazole kinetic studies show that plasma levels are not satisfactory, even though there is a reduction of the severity in clinical cases. AI...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Andrade M A,Puga L B,Guerra C C,Molina E J,Capurro C M

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:AgNOR technique detects, using silver salts, argyrophylic proteins of the nucleolar organizer region (NOR). The number and size of NOR reflect cell activity, proliferation and transformation and may help to differentiate benign from malignant cells. AIM:To assess the value of AgNOR assay to differentiate re...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rocher AE,Blanco AM,Palaoro LA

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric mucosal pH may be a good indicator of splanchnic tissue oxygenation. AIM:To study the effects of abdominal surgical procedures on gastric mucosal pH. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eighteen patients subjected to abdominal surgery were studied. All patients received general anesthesia and hemodynamic paramete...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Concha M,Añazco R,González A,Becker D,Gajardo A

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On 17-19 May 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation held a meeting in Geneva: The Management of Birth Defects and Haemoglobin Disorders. Meeting participants included 18 experts from developing and industrialized countries, including the author and nine staff from WHO...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Castillo Taucher S

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：:Specialists must be trained in properly certified university centers. There are established applicant selection programs and mechanisms and faculties maintain a favorable learning environment. The careful selection of teachers must be based in their personal attributes, their interest and dedication to academic work a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vial S

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 50-year-old woman with a recent myocardial infarction in whom a myocardial perfusion single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with Thallium201 was done simultaneously with a F18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) SPECT to study glucose metabolism. Myocardial infarction was located in the anteroseptal and a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González P,Coll C,Massardo T,Sierralta P,Humeres P,Aramburú I,Brugère S,Yovanevich J,Ramírez A,Jofré J,Chamorro H,Kuntsmann S,López H

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are used to prevent massive pulmonary embolism in cases where anticoagulation is contraindicated or has failed. It is usually implanted below the renal veins. In a few cases it is necessary to deploy the filter above them, with theoretical risk of secondary renal failure. AI...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mariné L,Mertens R,Krämer Sch A,Valdés F,Bergoeing M,Arriagada I,Vergara J,Carvajal C

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1981, we have treated 46 adults aged 56 +/- 21 years, of whom 17 were diabetic, with intermittent peritoneal dialysis. Their mean time on dialysis has been 21 months with an accumulated experience of 493 months/patient. The program included 2 dialyses per week, 25 exchanges of 21 per session and 30 min of dwell ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： García R,Gómez M,Olea C,Cuadros K

更新日期：1995-04-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glutathione peroxidase (GSHPx) and catalase are two important cellular antioxidant enzymes involved in H2O2 and lipid-peroxide metabolism. AIM:To study the effects of growth, maturation and aging on the activity of these enzymes. MATERIAL AND METHODS:GSHPx and catalase specific activities were measured in ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Montecinos L,Ramírez B,Lisboa C,Borzone G

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasculitic midline destructive lesions can be a complication of cocaine use. We report a 44-year-old man who presented with a two months history of left facial pain associated with ipsilateral facial paralysis and a cheek phlegmon. Magnetic resonance imaging showed broad soft tissue destruction linked to important cra...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Barrera O M,Rivera V M,Vela U J,Barrera M R,Mönckeberg F G

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 160 girls from low and middle socio-economic class of Santiago we correlated the age at menarque with genetic markers such as ABO blood group, Rh, MN, Xg, haptoglobins, Esterase D and Phosphoglucomutase. No significant association of these markers and age at menarque was found. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Valenzuela C,Avendaño A,Huerta J,Wells P,Gana R

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The easy access and inappropriate use of antimicrobials led to selection and spread of resistant microorganisms strains. It is imperative to search for new and more effective antimicrobials. One strategy is the screening of metabolites produced by microorganisms found in the environment. Actinomycetes are a ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Leiva S,Yáñez M,Zaror L,Rodríguez H,García-Quintana H

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We followed 50 type II diabetic patients undergoing various types of surgical procedures. Control of blood sugar was evaluated as percent of tests within an acceptable limit defined as 160 mg/dl in the preoperative period, 80-240 mg/dl in the early postoperative period and 80-120 mg/dl thereafter. Adequate control was...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Morales H,Maiz A,Arteaga A

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucose toxicity refers to the structural and functional damage in the beta cells and target tissues of insulin, caused by chronic hyperglycemia. These alterations cause a lower hormonal secretion and action (insulin resistance). Lipid toxicity refers to the damage caused by persistently high free fatty acid levels, a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Durruty P,García de los Ríos M

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

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：:A lateral abdominal bruit is considered an important finding for the detection of renovascular hypertension. However, the precision and accuracy of new techniques such as angiography, Doppler ultrasound and studies with radioisotopes have changed its value and clinical interpretation. We report a 75 years old woman wi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Duclos J,Jouanne E,Opazo M

更新日期：1997-11-01 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：:The accrual of anatomical preparations since the nineteenth century in Santiago, Chile, became the so called "anatomical cabinet" under the supervision of professor Julio F Lafargue. Afterwards, this cabinet evolved to form an anatomical museum in the mid twentieth century. It contained preparations using corpses whos...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cárdenas V JL

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 11 years old male diagnosed as a X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome that presented with recurrent infections and sclerosing cholangitis and later developed a gallbladder cancer. Immunological evaluation showed decreased levels of serum IgG and IgA with elevated levels of IgM. Study of CD40 ligand expression on mi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rodríguez C,Carrión F,Marinovic MA,Chávez E,Preisler J,Pooley F,Futatani T,Ochs HD

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A low socioeconomic status is associated with higher overall mortality rates. AIM:To assess the effect of socioeconomic inequalities on survival of patients hospitalized with a first myocardial infarction. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Analysis of hospital discharge and mortality databases of the Ministry of Health...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Nazzal C,Alonso F,Cerecera F,Ojeda JM

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:In Chile, cerebrovascular diseases are the fifth cause of death among men and the third cause among women. AIM:To assess the clinical features and management of patients with cerebrovascular disease admitted to a public hospital during 1997. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective analysis of clinical records...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Nogales-Gaete J,Núñez L,Arriagada C,Sáez D,Figueroa T,Fernández R,González J,Aragón A,Barrientos N,Varas P,Troncoso B,Cárcamo C,Chávez M,Gumucio M,Holmgrenn P,Beltrán G,San Martín E,Manríquez E,Figueroa C

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise EKG is used as the test of choice in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Classical parameters are angor and ST depression representing myocardial ischemia. AIM:To correlate exercise EKG parameters with SPECT 201Thallium to know their likelihood ratios for ischemia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Two h...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Prat H,Massardo T,Jofré J,Vargas J,González P

更新日期：1998-05-01 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