[Ecologic dynamics of infectious diseases. II. Periodic recurrence of epidemics].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) is a disease of increasing incidence among children. The time elapsed between the beginning of symptoms and the diagnosis of the disease is, in most cases, very extended. AIM:To report the clinical picture at onset and laboratory features of children with DM1. MATERIAL AND ME...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Hodgson B MI,Ossa A JC,Velasco F N,Urrejola N P,Arteaga L I A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) refers to a heterogeneous group of monogenic diabetes. Unlike other types of MODY characterized by genetic defects in transcription factors, MODY 2 is triggered by metabolic alterations caused by mutations of glucokinase (GCK), the first enzyme of the glycolytic pathway. We ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pollak C F,Lagos L M,Santos M JL,Poggi H,Urzúa C A,Rumié C H

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a relevant impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Short Form 6 dimensions (SF-6D) quality of life tool allows researchers to calculate preference-based utilities using data from SF-12 or SF-36 questionnaires. AIM:To provide normative values of SF-6...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Collado-Mateo D,Adsuar JC,Olivares PR,García-Gordillo MÁ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A serologic study for prevalence of Chagas infection was performed in Salamanca, Northern Chile. Indirect immunofluorescence and indirect hemagglutination reactions were used in samples from 1529 females and 698 males representing 10% of the population. A total of 499 positive results were obtained. The incidence of i...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lorca M,Reyes V,Muñoz P,Tassara R,Canales M,Mercado R,Atías A

更新日期：1991-04-01 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：:Hospitalization and death due to heart failure and cardiogenic shock is frequent and currently is increasing among the adult population. Although cardiac transplantation is the most effective treatment in patients with end-stage heart failure, its availability is limited. While waiting for transplantation, some patien...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Castro P,Baraona F,Baeza C,Mc-Nab P,Berlin A,Zalaquett R,Morán S,Becker P,Irarrázabal M,Garayar B,Carvajal M,Cisternas S

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke is the second cause of mortality and the first cause of morbidity in Chile and worldwide. Nowadays there is a major interest in introducing new therapies applying evidence based medicine for these patients. AIM:To describe the clinical profile of patients attended after a stroke, to determine stroke ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mellado T P,Court L J,Godoy F J,Mery C V,Barnett T C,Andresen H M,Huete L I,Tevah C J,Tomicic F V,Romero P C,Fadic R R,Soza M MA,Valenzuela M R,Tapia I J

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We followed 25 patients operated on for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome between August 1985 and October 1989. Their mean age was 37 +/- 12 years and arrhythmia had been present for 5 to 30 years. A mean of 3.3 +/- 1.2 antiarrhythmic agents had failed in controlling recurrences. Tachycardia was orthodromic in 21 patient...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González R,Morán S,Fajuri A,Irarrazabal MJ,Maturana G,Urzua J,Lema G,Espinoza R,Casanegra P

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer will develop in one out of ten women during their lifetime. Early diagnosis has increased in recent years. AIM:To describe a population of women with breast cancer stage T1N0M0. To analyze radiation therapy toxicity and to evaluate treatment results. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Retrospective review ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sánchez C,Bustos M,Camus M,Alvarez M,Goñi I,León A,Besa de C P

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a 28 year old woman with paroxysmal left posterior fascicular ventricular tachycardia (LPFVT). Ventricular tachycardia was not inducible after completing of left ventricle 3D reconstruction. Even though catheter ablation was not performed, no LPFVT recurrence has been documented during 60 months f...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Parizek P,Popelka J,Haman L

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subacute combined degeneration is a clinical manifestation of vitamin B12 deficiency, that we observe with unusual frequency. AIM:To report a series of eleven patients with subacute combined degeneration. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective analysis of 11 patients hospitalized in a public hospital in Santia...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Nogales-Gaete J,Jiménez P,García P,Sáez D,Aracena R,González J,Lay-Son L,Tenhamm E,Figueroa T,Chávez A,Oelker C,Vega L

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

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：:We report a 16-year-old boy, who suffered a right vent ride penetrating injury caused by a sharp blade that evolved to cardiac tampon. He underwent surgery and was discharged four days later. Thirteen days later, a cardiac murmur was found. An echocardiography showed an aorta-right ventricular fistula. Surgical closur...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González R,Santander C,Seguel E,Stockins A,Alvarez R,Cárdenas P,Campos R,Alarcón E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the social and economical changes in the Chilean university and health systems in the last decades, the traditional financing model of the Faculty of Medicine and postgraduate training programs became obsolete. The progressive reduction of the fiscal budget has forced the search of alternate financing sources. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rosselot EJ

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In July 2010 end stage renal disease anemia correction was incorporated to the program of explicit health guaranties of the Ministry of Health. The treatment plan included intravenous iron and erythropoietin. The prescription of these medications carne from the deriving health organizations. AIM:To describe...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González F F

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain functioning is mainly intrinsic, not primarily reflexive. This is supported by the high energy requirements of the resting brain (20% of all the energy consumed) which only marginally increases with changes in brain activity. Modern neuroimaging and neurophysiological techniques have led to the discovery of the ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vergara E F,Behrens MI

更新日期：2013-03-01 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:Atrial fibrillation (AF) generates a hypercoagulable state with an increased thrombin generation and raised levels of thrombin-antithrombin complexes, which results in a high risk of stroke and thromboembolism. AIM:To evaluate the anticoagulant effect of rivaroxaban by anti-Xa factor activity and its correl...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Neira V,Corbalán R,Pereira J,Panes O,Garayar B,Aizman A,Llevaneras S,Villarroel L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the effect of old age on phenytoin pharmacokinetics, twelve young and nine old adults aged 21.7 +/- 1.8 and 71.8 +/- 4.9 years respectively, were studied. No significant differences of phenytoin indicating the drug distribution and elimination does not change with aging. After oral administration, significant...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Estruch J,Galdames D,Martinetti A,Saavedra I

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent panorama of medical practice regulation in Mexico is exposed. The dynamics of regulation changes is observed in different areas, with particular intensity in the labor market. Changes seem to be moving towards the constitution of a new regulatory model. A full state regulation for the last 50 years, is bein...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Nigenda G,Ruiz JA,Montes J

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with traumatic pancreatic pseudocyst are presented. One patient was treated with percutaneous drainage and the other was operated on to perform a cystoenterostomy. Both patients recovered successfully. Diagnosis and treatment of this condition is discussed. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espinoza R,Aguilera H,Fernández F

更新日期：1992-08-01 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：:Abraham Horwitz, MD, was a prominent leader in Public Health in the Americans. His career started as a clinician and researcher in infectious diseases, then as a teacher in two Chilean Universities, one of the organizers of the Public Health Service in Chile and, subsequently, a prominent staff member in the Pan Ameri...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Kraljevic R

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aseptic techniques are those practices designed to reduce the risk of surgical site infection (SSI), defined as such, all those that occur within the first 30 days of the procedure. While the patient’s risk of developing an SSI in dermatologic surgery is low since many of the procedures are considered sterile, there a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Concha-Rogazy M,Andrighetti-Ferrada C,Curi-Tuma M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) that requires hospitalization, is a common and serious disease. A permanent assessment in specialized centers, to define therapeutic guidelines according to local epidemiological factors, is mandatory. AIM:To study the etiology of CAP requiring hospital admission. PATIENT...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fernández M,Zagolin M,Ruiz M,Martínez MA,Díaz JC

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the low frequency of thyroid nodules (TN) in children, one of every four is malignant. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has a high accuracy detecting thyroid cancer. AIM:To evaluate the performance of FNAC in TN in Chilean children to detect thyroid cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The pathologic...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Grob F,Carrillo D,Martínez-Aguayo A,Zoroquain P,Solar A,Nicolaides I,González H

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of nonagenarians is rapidly growing in Chile. This age group is mainly female, with higher frailty markers and in higher risk of being placed at nursing homes. AIM:To describe features of nonagenarian women and compare them with a group of women between 60-89 years, both living in nursing homes, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Marín PP,Gac H,Hoyl T,Carrasco M,Duery P,Cabezas M,Petersen K,Dussaillant C,Valenzuela E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal tuberculosis is rare compared to other forms of the disease. A review of the last 10 years in a General University hospital identified 21 cases diagnosed at autopsy and 8 during life. Most patients were males, older than 30 years of age, alcoholics and originating in southern Chile. Evidence of concomitant ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fica A,Belletti J,Cruzat C,Rojas D,Montalva M

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a woman with rapidly progressive IgA nephropathy. She was treated with pulse methylprednisolone sodium succinate (1 g/d for three days), cyclophosphamide, dipyridamole and aspirin. The rapid progression of renal failure was apparently halted after 6 months. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Duclos J,Sánchez B,Espinosa R,Opazo H

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00