[Treatment of a severe Clostridium difficile infection with colonic lavages. Report of one case].

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：:Addisonian crisis as a first manifestation of metastatic disease secondary to cancer is uncommon. We report a 63-year-old man with a history of one year of fatigue, weakness, weight loss and repeated symptomatic hypoglycemia. The cortisol stimulation test with ACTH confirmed primary adrenal insufficiency. While receiv...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Utreras C,Díaz RE,Ascui R,Caro R,Véliz J,Wohllk N

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycoplasma infections have extrapulmonary manifestations that may be associated with respiratory symptoms and may have skin, heart, gastrointestinal, rheumatologic, neurologic, hematologic involvement. Cold agglutinin mediated autoimmune hemolytic anemia is the most common hematological manifestation. We report a 27-y...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mondaca P R,Pizarro C V,Cares V,Eymin G

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non cardiac chest pain can be caused by esophageal problems such as gastroesophageal reflux or smooth muscle motor disorders. AIM:To perform esophageal manometry in patients with non cardiac chest pain. MATERIAL AND METHODS:One hundred patients with chest pain in whom coronary problems were discarded, were...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rencoret G,Csendes A,Henríquez A

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：:Recently, we have witnessed major improvements in cancer treatment. Early diagnosis and development of new therapies have reduced cancer-related mortality. However, these new therapies, along with greater patient survival, are associated with an increase in untoward effects, particularly in the cardiovascular system. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Hameau R,Gabrielli L,Garrido M,Guzmán AM,Retamal I,Vacarezza MJ,Greig D,Ocqueteau M,Sánchez C,Pizarro M,Corvalán A,Lavandero S,Castro PF,Martínez G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The echocardiographic identification of cardiac tumors as cause of embolic episodes is infrequent, and the finding of multiple papillary fibroelastoma is even less common. We report a 70 years old female with a history of a rheumatic mitral valve lesion, subjected to a commissurotomy in 1970. She was admitted with a c...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Córdova S,Zalaquett R,Chuaqui B,Casanegra P,Chamorro G

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sézary syndrome (SS) is an unusually aggressive T- cell lymphoma characterized by the triad of erythroderma, the presence of more than 1,000 Sézary cells in peripheral blood and lymphadenopathies. It is accompanied by generalized pruritus and poor quality of life. The management of SS depends on its stage, patient com...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Molgó M,Jaque A,Vial V,Ocqueteau M,Pereira J,Chang M,González S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the rate of infection by Epstein Barr virus (EBV) in Santiago, Chile, the prevalence of antibody to the viral capsid antigen (VCA-IgG) was determined in a group of 663 healthy individuals grouped by age and socioeconomic level (SEL). In addition, several risk factors for infection were studied. VCA-IgG was de...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Ferrés M,Prado P,Ovalle J,Fuentes R,Villarroel L,Ferreccio C,Vial P

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin prick test (SPT) of immediate hypersensitivity is a main instrument in the diagnosis of allergy. AIM:To demonstrate the applicability of skin prick test in different age groups. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We studied children and adolescents with the diagnosis of allergy in the Pediatric Respiratory Laborato...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Martínez J,Méndez C,Talesnik E,Campos E,Viviani P,Sánchez I

更新日期：2005-02-01 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:KRAS oncogene is involved in colorectal carcinogenesis in 22 to 45% of cases. AIM:To determine the frequency, types and distribution of KRAS mutations in colorectal cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS:KRAS mutations studies were carried out in primary tumors and metastases of colo-rectal cancer from 56 women aged...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Roa I,Sánchez T,Majlis A,Schalper K

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 54 years old female patient with a mitral valve prolapse and a rheumatoid arthritis treated with steroids was admitted with dyspnea and hypotension, that started 30 min after taking a pill containing enapril and hydrochlorothiazide. Hemodynamic monitoring with a Swan-Ganz catheter showed a pulmonary capillary pressu...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Saldaña A,Jalil J,Gaete P,Fajuri A,Castro P,Godoy I,Corbalán R

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aging is the main risk factor to acquire breast cancer (BC). Nevertheless BC in elderly patients is sub-represented in clinical trials. AIM:To describe the clinical characteristics and long term treatment results of localized BC in older women. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Review of medical records of 65 women age...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sánchez R C,Bakal I F,Camus A M,Besa de C P

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several associations between alleles of the major histocompatibility system and alcoholic liver disease have been described. However, these are weak and change from one population to another. The aim of this work was to search for a possible genetic risk factor for alcoholic liver disease among Chilean alcoholics. We ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Llop E,Hirsch S,de la Maza MP,Bunout D,Iturriaga H,Silva C,Ugarte G,Rothhammer F

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 65 years old female undergoing hemodialysis, presenting with intense pain in the lower right quadrant and moderate hematochezia. Since symptoms did not abate after an appendectomy, a colonoscopy and barium enema were performed, whose results suggested an advanced cecal carcinoma. Biopsies were negative for...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bannura G,Melo C,Villamán J,Muñoz M,Levy I

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An important agent of food intoxication is Staphylococcus aureus, that is able to produce enterotoxins. AIM:To detect Staphylococcus aureus contamination in cafeteria food handlers of a Chilean University. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Nose, throat, hands and nail samples from 87 food handlers were obtained for mic...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Soto A,Saldías ME,Oviedo P,Fernández M

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report four episodes of mushroom poisoning that occurred between 1986 and 1990 in the province of Malleco. Twenty five of 36 individuals who ingested the mushroom became ill; they had an acute gastroenteritis that was followed in 7 by an acute hepatitis and in one by a massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Three...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sierralta A,Jeria ME,Figueroa G,Pinto J,Araya JC,San Juan J,Grinbergs J,Valenzuela E

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One thousand women hospitalized at a maternity were surveyed after their delivery or abortion about their first sexual intercourse and pregnancy. Mean age at the first sexual intercourse was 18.7 years and only 9.2% used a contraceptive method in spite that 20% were not willing to become pregnant. The mean age of sexu...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Henríquez R,Vargas NA

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author in this short text remembers the passing of a beloved pet cat. Cats are beautiful animals and wonderful companions. They evolved together with humans in Africa, subsequently spread over the five continents with them, and became the subject of many human cultural activities, including art, poetry and religio...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cabello C F

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To measure the impact of day care attendance on lower respiratory tract infections in children under two years old in two urban settings with different degrees of air pollution. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A 26 week follow up, during fall and winter of 1991 and 1992, was performed to 98 children (48 attending day care an...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vargas Catalán NA,Díaz Amor P,Zuleta Quiroz A,López Bravo IM,Venegas Silva V

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 37-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus and chronic treatment with steroids developed spontaneous bilateral rupture of tendons of both quadriceps muscles below the patella. Surgical treatment was undertaken with good results. The histologic features and a review of the literature are included. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Segovia A,Román JC,Hinojosa M,Ruiz A,Guzmán L

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is characterized by repetitive upper airway collapse with apnea/hypopnea and recurrent hypoxia during sleep, which results in fragmented sleep and intermittent drops in arterial blood oxygen saturation (hypoxemia). Several dysfunctions of neurocognitive, endocrine, cardiovascular, and met...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Labarca G,Cruz N R,Descalzi F

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:p53/p21WAF1/CIP1 and mdm-2 proteins play an important role in cell cycle regulation. The study of the pathogenesis of gastric cancer is important to understand how these tumors progress during their natural history. AIM:To study the relationship between the immunohistochemical expression of p53/p21WAF1/CIP1...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Villaseca M,Araya JC,Roa I,Roa JC

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scientific Ethics is the theory and praxis of decisions. Philosophical Ethics is presented as the theory and praxis of the good. As the good differs among cultures, Philosophical Ethics is dependent on the endo-cultural good conception. The decision (included that one of adhesion or not to a world vision) de...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Valenzuela CY

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nucleolar organizer regions may be observed by colloidal silver stains. A considerable increase in the number of regions may be observed in tumors and other pathologic processes as an index of cellular proliferation. Among 20 studies in patients with gastric carcinoma we found a significantly greater number of nucleol...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Roa I,Araya JC,de Aretxabala X,Mauriz A,Cea M

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Chilean population has inadequate lifestyles and high prevalence of chronic diseases. AIM:To analyze eating behaviors, nutritional status and history of previous diseases, in students of higher education. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Cross-sectional study in students of 54 higher education centers across the c...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Ratner RG,Hernández PJ,Martel JA,Atalah ES

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is close association between maltreatment during pregnancy and child abuse after birth. AIM:To compare anthropometric growth and use of health services of children whose mothers suffered maltreatment with children coming from families without domestic violence. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A longitudinal stu...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Arcos E,Uarac M,Molina I

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Determination of Alanine aminotransferase serum levels ([ALT]s) is a sensitive ana reliable test for liver diseases. AIM:To report the prevalence of abnormal [ALT]s in Chilean population and to identify associated variables. METHODS:We analyzed data from a random sub-sample of 2,794 adults surveyed during ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Tejos R,Padilla O,Pizarro M,Solís N,Arab JP,Margozzini P,Miquel JF,Riquelme A,Arrese M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uterine cervical cancer (UCC) is an important public health problem in Chile. Although HPV infection has been established as the main cause of UCC, little is known of its frequency and distribution in our population. AIM:To determine the presence and frequency of viral genotypes in uterine cervical specimen...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Melo A,Montenegro S,Hooper T,Capurro I,Roa JC,Roa I

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00