[Why should we remain in service when facing the threat of Ebola virus infection?: Some reflections].

abstract：:We studied plasma lipoproteins in 2 groups of 50 women each, one with a high (A) and the other low socio-economic status (B). Age, caloric intake, energy output and weight for height relation were comparable in both groups. A significant difference was found in plasma levels of triglycerides (A = 138.9 vs B = 104.8 mg...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Albalá C,Villarroel P,Olivares S,Truffello I,Vio Del F,Andrade M

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This editorial emphasizes the descriptive character of two of the most widely employed psychiatric diagnostic systems currently in use: DSM-IV and ICD-10. While they cannot be deemed atheoretical, they strive for neutrality and propose a nomenclature devoid of derogatory connotations. It is contended that the lowered ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Stepke FL

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dose of oral anticoagulants (OAC) shows great variability among patients. Pharmacogenetic studies have shown that common variants in genes CYP2C9 (*2 and *3) and VKORC1 (-1639G>A) are associated with lower requirements of OAC. AIM:To study the association between average maintenance doses of oral antico...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Benavides F,Grossman N,Poggi H,Nieto E,Bertrán A,Araos D,Vásquez M,Ibarra I,Cáceres F,Espinoza K,Lagos M,Repetto M G

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women in childbearing ages (WCBA) represent a strategic intervention group to reverse the global trend of increasing obesity. AIM:To conduct a review of studies reporting obesity prevalence in WCBA in Chile in the last 25 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS:To describe obesity prevalence, we used three approaches,...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Araya B M,Padilla O,Garmendia ML,Atalah E,Uauy R

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community-acquired pneumonia in adults is a serious health problem in the ambulatory care setting. AIM:To define clinical variables associated with the presence of pneumonia in adult patients presenting with fever or respiratory symptoms to the emergency department. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Prospective study c...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Saldías P F,Cabrera T D,de Solminihac L I,Hernández A P,Gederlini G A,Díaz F A

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The absence of lymph node involvement (N0) in gastric cancer is associated with a better survival. However some N0 gastric tumors still have a bad prognosis. AIM:To study demographic and morphological variables associated with prognosis in N0 gastric carcinoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Review of pathological r...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Tapia O,Villaseca M,Bellolio E,Araya JC,Roa JC

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 35 years old female presenting with a right wrist pain. Physical examination was normal but, on a hand X ray examination, multiple dense para-articular bone foci were observed. Studying the rest of the skeleton, similar alterations were found in pelvis, knees, ankles, feet, shoulders and elbows. Osteopoiki...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Guerra M,Gutiérrez L,Vergara V,East F

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Struma ovarii is a teratoma composed of thyroid tissue and can be a rare cause of hyperthyroidism. We report a 35 years old woman with a left ovarian mass whose pathology revealed a Struma ovarii. This tumor was partially excised initially to avoid fertility problems and after a successful gestation, the tumor was com...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sapunar J,Roa JC,Meissner A

更新日期：2003-07-01 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:Acute appendicitis is the most common non obstetric surgical emergency during pregnancy. AIM:To asses our experience in the diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis occurring during pregnancy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data from all pregnant patients who were subjected to an appendectomy for a suspected a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Butte JM,Bellolio MF,Fernández F,Sanhueza M,Báez S,Kusanovich R,Viñuela E,González R,Pruyas M,Díaz V,Martínez J

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultraviolet light exposure has a pathogenic effect on the development of skin cancer, whose prevalence increases worldwide. In Chile and the rest of the world, preventive educational campaigns are carried out to change high risk sun exposure behaviors. AIM:To study the behavior of the Chilean population tow...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Molgó M,Castillo C,Valdés R,Romero W,Jeanneret V,Cevo T,Torres C,Silva P,Flores L,Riquelme A,Ayala MF,González F,Hasbún MT,Baladrón MJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The model of epidemiological transition proposed by Omram explains the changes in disease patterns in communities. In societies with a high level of development this model has been complemented with the study of the post transition process. In this context, the emergence of allergic diseases, asthma and subsequently, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Valdivia G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jehovah Witnesses cite religious motives to refuse transfusions of whole blood or its components for themselves and their children, even when life is endangered. An ethical analysis of decision making in health problems is made, giving priority to the alternatives chosen by the patient. One of the elements that turns ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Aguilera P

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bottled water consumption has currently increased and their fluoride (F) concentration may not be ideal in terms of caries benefit or risk of fluorosis. While low concentrations would have little anticaries effect, high F concentration would increase the risk of dental fluorosis. AIM:To measure F concentrat...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fernández CE,Giacaman RA,Cury JA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One third of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by intracranial aneurysms, die. AIM:Review of medical records of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage treated at a clinical hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Review of medical records of patients discharged from the hospital between 2006 and 2011 with...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Yáñez Lermanda A,Ruiz-Aburto Aguilar A

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous hemoperitoneum secondary to intraabdominal variceal rupture, is an uncommon and highly lethal complication of cirrhosis. We report a case of a 68 years old male submitted because of abdominal pain and fainting. The clinical and laboratory work up concluded that the patient had cirrhosis and hemoperitoneum....

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Moreno JP,Piña R,Rodríguez F,Korn O

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mucosa distal to the endoscopic mucosal change zone can have easily diagnosed early alterations, in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux. AIM:To determine the type of mucosa existent in the zone distal to the squamous-columnar junction in patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux without in...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Csendes A,Smok G,Christensen H,Rojas J,Burdiles P,Korn O

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Demands on primary health care services in Chile are increasing. The staff perception of specific sources of tension at work is not known. This knowledge is necessary to avoid preventable health problems caused by distress. AIM:To identify specific work stressors in primary health care facilities and to exa...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Guic S E,Mora O P,Rey C R,Robles G A

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibacterial potency of cephalosporins depends on inhibition (acylation) of one or more penicillin-binding proteins (PBP). Recently, reduced affinity of PBP for cephalosporins and other B-lactam agents has been found in some cases. Mechanism for these changes in affinity are analyzed in this review. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Garrido J,López F

更新日期：1989-09-01 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：:We report a 57 year-old woman with a big partially cystic adrenal pheochromocytoma presenting with high fever and abdominal pain. Based on CT scan images and before knowing urinary catecholamines level, the diagnosis of sepsis secondary to an abscessed adrenal macrotumor was done. A diagnostic percutaneous fine-needle...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lam J,Henríquez R,Rojas O,Marina V

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of hepatitis C antibody was studied using the EIA 2 Abbott assay in patients and staff of the San Juan de Dios Hospital Hemodialysis Unit. The antibody was detected in 29.8% of patients, no member of the staff had positive antibodies. Patients with a positive antibody had been on hemodialysis for a long...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rodríguez MI,Estay R,Soto JR,Wolff C,Plubins L,Child R,Armas R

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common, highly heritable neurobiological disorder of childhood onset, characterized by hyperactivity, impulsiveness or inattentiveness. AIM:To search for differences in risk for ADHD and its components among Chilean native and mixed populations and to loo...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Paz Lagos L,Silva C,Rothhammer P,Carrasco X,Llop E,Aboitiz F,Rothhammer F

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Title revalidation of foreign medical graduates to practice medicine in Chile is a complex and expensive process. According to the legislation they are required to approve the Unique National Exam of Medical Knowledge (EUNACOM), which has a theoretical and a practical section. AIM:To demonstrate that a coll...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Kunakov P N,Moraga L,Ortiz L

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：:Myeloid sarcoma is a form of extra-medullary myeloid neoplasia. Cytogenetic characterization is hampered in the absence of invasion to the bone marrow, origin of cells that are usually studied in cytogenetic studies. We report a 13 years old mole presenting with a mass in the right shoulder. A biopsy of the tumor disc...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lincopán S A,Valencia M Y,Carrasco L C,Barraza O X

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The administration of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor transitorily reduces the GFR in a kidney with renal artery stenosis, effect that can be ascertained with scintigraphic studies using ACE inhibitors. We evaluated the clinical usefulness of captopril renography (CR) in the diagnosis of renovascular ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Orellana P,Jalil R,Valdés F,Fava M,Olea E,Fernández MS,Valdés G,Contreras O,Fontbote C

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Geographical inequalities arising in the death of children under 1 year are studied. Causes regarded as avoidable at the present moment and leading to death are determined and the 27 Regional Chilean Health Services are ranked from best to worse in levels of mortality using cluster analysis. Results show that: 1) t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Solis F,Castillo B,Mardones G

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enterococcus is a bacterial genus with low virulence. However, in the last years, the importance of some enterococcus species as nosocomial pathogens has increased, specially due to their resistance to some antimicrobial. AIM:To identify enterococcus strains using classical biochemical techniques and genomi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sepúlveda M,Bello H,Ruiz M,Hormazábal J,Domínguez M,González G,Mella S,Zemelman R

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies in mice have demonstrated that the Msx-1 homebox gene is implicated in cleft palate. Thus, it has been suggested that its human homologue, MSX1 (HOX-7), located in chromosome 4 could be involved in the etiology of non syndromic cleft lip palate. AIM:To study the linkage between non syndromic ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Blanco R,Jara L,Villaseca C,Palomino H,Carreño H

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00