[Nucleolar organizer regions in gastric cancer].

abstract：:We analyze the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with special emphasis on its effects on inspiratory muscle function and clinical outcomes. We reviewed only randomized, controlled studies that have either controlled both the load and the breathin...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lisboa C,Borzone G,Cruz E

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is paucity of information about viral etiology of community acquired pneumonia in adults. AIM:To investigate the viral etiology of pneumonia among hospitalized patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:All adults with pneumonia that were hospitalized were prospectively enrolled at Puerto Montt hospital. A micro...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rioseco Z ML,Riquelme O R,Riquelme O M,Inzunza P C,Oyarzún G P,Agüero O Y,Ferrés G M,Vial C P,Fasce P R,Torres M A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evaluation of 24-hour collection accuracy is based on urinary creatinine excretion (UCr), usually using wide ranges indexed by weight. Equations that predict the expected UCr are also available. AIM:To generate an equation for estimating UCr in Chilean population and evaluate its performance in comparison t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Huidobro Espinosa JP,Sepúlveda RA,Muñoz GM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the speech pronounced by Dr Abraham Horwitz, Emeritus Professor of the University of Chile and Honorary Director of PAHO, during the academic act that celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Chilean Public Health School endowment. The school had a doctrinal and technical impact on Chilean health and decisiv...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Horwitz A

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker ideally suited for the treatment of A-V nodal reciprocating supraventricular tachycardia. Most types of ventricular tachycardia are refractory to treatment with verapamil since they depend on sodium channels. However, a few cases of recurrent ventricular tachycardia are refractor...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González R,Fajuri A,Arriagada C,Marchesse M,Serrat H

更新日期：1989-04-01 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：:This is the conference given by Jorge Mardones, Emeritus Professor of the University of Chile on the occasion of receiving the Juvenal Hernández award. A biographical trace of Professor Mardones scientific career and its motivations, including his relation to outstanding Chilean scientists is included. A remembrance o...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mardones J

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Edgar Allan Poe, one of the best American storytellers and poets, suffered an episodic behaviour disorder partially triggered by alcohol and opiate use. Much confusion still exists about the last days of his turbulent life and the cause of his death at an early age. Different etiologies have been proposed to explain h...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Miranda C M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The frequency of diseases caused by non tuberculous mycobacteria has increased in the last years. Their clinical diagnosis is difficult, mainly in immunocompromised patients. The identification of these mycobacteria by traditional methods is based on phenotypic characteristics and the results are obtained tw...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Araya R P,Velasco R M,Fernández O J

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：:We compared 2 techniques for determination of plasma levels of phenytoin, liquid-gas chromatography (LGC) and homogeneous enzymatic immunoassay (EI) in samples from 72 patients receiving monotherapy with this drug. Determinations were also made in samples of normal plasma with known concentrations of phenytoin. Good c...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Estruch J,Galdames D,Varas S,Saavedra I

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Circulating concentrations of the high affinity growth hormone binding protein (GHBP) may be a marker of GH receptor density as well as GH sensitivity. GOAL:To determine values of GHBP for a normal Chilean pediatric population. METHODS:We determined GHBP levels in 73 males and 73 females between 4 to 15.5 ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Salazar TE,Méricq MV,Espinoza M,Iñiguez G,de Carvallo P,Cassorla F

更新日期：2001-04-01 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：:The functional differentiation of mammary epithelial cells requires specific hormones, growth factors and chemical signals of the cellular environment. These signals consist in cell communication with the extracellular matrix and cell-cell interactions which through an intrincated mechanism lead to the events that tri...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cornejo R,Rocha H

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Chile, cholelithiasis is a serious public health problem and there are no studies about its natural history. AIM:To assess the long term evolution of patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic cholelithiasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Ninety two patients with cholelithiasis (57 female), aged 15 to 80 years o...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Csendes A,Csendes P,Burdiles P

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most significant facts in the development of Chilean cardiology since 1930 are reviewed. The preeminence of great clinicians in the thirties was followed by the creation of Departments of Cardiology in University Hospitals. The emergence of powerful diagnostic tools and cardiac surgery allowed an accelerated devel...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Noguera H

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty three patients were studied with dipyridamole thallium myocardial scintigraphy, 4 to 6 days after a first episode of myocardial infarction. Localization of infarction was anterior in 25 and inferior in 28. Infarction was confirmed by myocardial scintigraphy in 87% of cases. A non q wave myocardial infarction was...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Kunstmann S,Corbalán R,Olea E,Orellana P,Marchant E,Puschel K,Galleguillos CG

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between patients and health professionals emphasizes deliberation and joint decision making, that derives in the informed consent. AIM:To evaluate decision making of patients in health care and to identify the notion of capacity for decision making, according to lawyers and physicians. MAT...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bórquez E G,Raineri B G,Horwitz C N,Huepe O G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The medical school of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile offers a Diploma on Medical Education (DME) for its faculty since 2000. However its impact had never been evaluated. AIM:To determine the perception of the graduates of the impact of DME, using the Kirkpatrick model for evaluation of educati...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Triviño X,Sirhan M,Moore P,Montero L

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accreditation has acquired special relevance for the habilitation of professional practice, considering the proliferation of teaching institutions, the variety of training programs and the increasing amount of professionals requiring accreditation or revalidation of their titles. The internationalization of profession...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rosselot E,Mateluna E,Estévez A,Radrigán ME

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few trials have studied the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) and related risk factors in postmenopausal women using the DSM-IV criteria. AIM:To evaluate the prevalence of SD in menopausal women and the impact of risk factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Five hundred thirty four healthy women, 40 to 64 years ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Blümel JE,Araya H,Riquelme R,Castro G,Sánchez F,Gramegna G

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increased life expectancy is associated to a nation's progress. Life expectancy at birth is 78 years in developed countries, 72 in Latin America, 70 in China, 63 in Eastern Europe and 51 in Africa. Chile is the Latin American country with the higher increment in life expectancy, reaching 75 years at birth, during t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Medina Lois E

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial lipase (EL) is synthetized by endothelial cells and its main substrates are lipoprotein phospholipids. Over expression of EL reduces high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and phospholipids, in vivo and in vitro. Inhibition of the enzyme achieves the opposite effects. The synthesis of the enzyme is reg...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pierart Z C,Serrano L V

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：:Herod the Great was the founder of a dynasty that reigned on Judea for several generations. His birth date is estimated on year 73 AC and died at 70 years old. Descriptions of the final disease of Herod were obtained from the classical chronicles of Flavius Josephus, "The Jewish war" and "Jewish Antiquities". A medica...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espinoza R,Sepúlveda C,Vukusich C,Fantuzzi A,Serrano M,Simian M

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:In a rapidly changing culture like ours, with emphasis on productivity, there is a strong need to find the meaning of health care work using learning instances that privilege reflection and face to face contact with others. The Diploma in Health and Humanization (DSH), was developed as an interdisciplinary s...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Martínez-Gutiérrez J,Magliozzi P,Torres P,Soto M,Walker R

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The practice of Medicine is exposed to everyday's ethical ventures that, even though not fundamental in a philosophical scope, are most crucial given its incidence and consequences to accessibility and equity in health care. A very special perception must emerge to allow us looking for those situations where moral con...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rosselot E

更新日期：1994-01-01 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: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