[Alcohol zero tolerance law in Chile: strengths, flaws and shortcomings that should not be overlooked].

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：:Master of Internal Medicine is the highest award granted by the Chilean Society of Internal Medicine (Sociedad Médica de Santiago) to its members. Since this award was instituted, in 1981, the Society has given it periodically to the most distinguished Chilean physicians. All nominees are considered a model as a physi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors：

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

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：:Environmental factors may influence the development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and modify its natural history. The objective of this review is to evaluate current evidence about environmental factors associated with the disease. A better knowledge about the pathogenesis of the disease can lead to better treatment s...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Meligrana NE,Quera R,Figueroa C,Ibáñez P,Lubascher J,Kronberg U,Flores L,Simian D

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper undertakes an analysis of the scientific criteria used in the diagnosis of death and underscores the importance of intellectual rigor in the definition of medical concepts, particularly regarding such a critical issue as the diagnosis of death. Under the cardiorespiratory criterion, death is defined as "the...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Echeverría C,Goic A,Lavados M,Quintana C,Rojas A,Serani A,Vacarezza R,Grupo de Estudios de Etica Clínica de la Sociedad Médica de Santiago.

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this work was to assess the degree of interaction between diethylpropion and some cellulosic derivatives widely used in anorexigenic prescriptions. Our in vitro results show that sodium carboxymethylcellulose and methylcellulose cause a significant degradation of diethylpropion, the first having a greater e...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Gómez M,Alvarez A,Cid E

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burkitt lymphoma has a low incidence, is highly aggressive, may be endemic, sporadic or associated with immunodeficiency and it has a high frequency of extranodal involvement. Overall and relapse free survival in HIV patients is 72 and 71% respectively. However, the current protocol in Chile considers a posi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Puga L B,Bustamante K K,Molina E J,Andrade M A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The determination of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) reference values is critical for the diagnosis of thyroid diseases. AIM:To explore and discuss different definitions to establish TSH reference values using a Chilean national survey sample. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The 2009-2010 Chilean National Health Su...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mosso L,Margozzini P,Trejo P,Domínguez A,Solari S,Valdivia G,Arteaga E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the main challenges in environmental management is to prevent the public health impact of projects that can cause pollution. To tackle this problem, the new Chilean bill on environmental management has defined the need to determine the potential health risks of a given Project. This paper gives a summary of the...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Matus C P

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for atherosclerosis. Low density lipoproteins are considered a key factor in the formation of atheroma and the immune system has an important contribution to this process. AIM:To quantify the immune response against modified low density lipoproteins in patients with non in...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González M,Rojas N,Durán D,Schade A,Campos R,Milos C

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The classic diagnosis of Barret esophagus is based on the finding of three of more cm of distal esophagus covered by specialized columnar epithelium. However, at the present time, it is based on the presence of intestinal metaplasia in the junction of squamous-columnar mucosae. AIM:To assess the prevalence ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Csendes A,Smok G,Sagastume H,Rojas J

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:All winters, there is an increase in the number of pediatric consultations, associated to three factors: cold weather, air pollution and respiratory virus epidemics. AIM:To study the influence of these three factors in the demand for pediatric consultations between March and September, in an area of Metropo...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Avendaño LF,Céspedes A,Stecher X,Palomino MA

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of major genes in the susceptibility of non syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/P) in Chile has been postulated, considering the high prevalence and familial aggregation of this condition. AIM:To study the familial recurrence of CL/P in Chile. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The recurren...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Palomino H,Guzmán E,Blanco R

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laugier-Hunziker syndrome is a rare benign idiopathic condition characterized by acquired macular pigmentation of lips and buccal mucosa, often accompanied with melanonychia. The main concern with this condition is to rule out other differential diagnosis with systemic repercussions and similar hyperpigmentation patte...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fajre X,Aspillaga M,McNab M,Navarrete J,Sanhueza V,Benedetto J

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:We report a 35-year-old female patient with a one year history of a pustular and painful erythematous dermatitis, located in great folds, pubis and abdomen. She was evaluated in primary health care, receiving antifungal treatment, antimicrobials, topical and systemic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, wi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Valenzuela Y,Ramírez C,Bellolio E

更新日期：2012-05-01 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：: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：:The prevalence of obesity among children and teenagers is increasing by 1.5% per year, probably due to a higher consumption of highly caloric foods and to physical inactivity. Hypercholesterolemia, increased insulin levels and high blood pressure of childhood obesity, precede atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Burrows R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An alternative strategy for cancer treatment is the manipulation of the immune system, denominated cancer immunotherapy. The immunotherapeutical use of cells of the immune system, like dendritic cells (DC), is being explored in different clinical protocols. Recently, we finalized a clinical phase I protocol, for the t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： López M,Escobar A,Alfaro J,Fodor M,Larrondo M,Ferrada C,Salazar-Onfray F

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital malformations of the spleen are rare. We report a patient with an ectopic spleen located in the left iliac fossa, which was excised in order to prevent severe complications such as torsion of the pedicle, rupture or infection. A second patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura presented with an acces...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Etcheverry R,Allamand JP,Guzmán G,Robinson MI

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technology for diabetes care has undergone major development during recent decades. These technological advances include continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII), also known as insulin pumps, and real-time continuous glucose monitoring system (RT-CGMS). The integration of CSII and RT-CGMS into a single device h...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Apablaza P,Soto N,Codner E

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：: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：:Results of morbidity and medical care surveys performed in Santiago in 1993-94 are presented in this paper. The study has been done in an aleatory population sample of 4,700 people coming from 1,000 dwellings. Main results are as following: The Health National Fund (FONASA) is the most important financing medical care...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Medina E,Kaempffer AM,Cornejo E,Hernández E,Wall V

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide health problem. The incidence and prevalence of kidney failure is in constant increase, involving poor outcomes and high costs. The leading causes of kidney failure are type 2 diabetes and hypertension. The new initiative "Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO)" is a glo...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mezzano S,Aros C

更新日期：2005-03-01 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:Sepsis-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) is an early and frequent organ dysfunction, associated with increased mortality. AIM:To evaluate the impact of macrohemodynamic and microcirculatory changes on renal function and histology during an experimental model of intra-abdominal sepsis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Regueira T,Andresen M,Mercado M,Lillo F,Soto D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The five senses have had a fundamental importance for survival and socialization of human beings. From an evolutionary point of view the sense of smell is the oldest. This sense has a strong representation within the genome, allowing the existence of many types of receptors that allow us to capture multiple volatile o...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fuentes A,Fresno MJ,Santander H,Valenzuela S,Gutiérrez MF,Miralles R

更新日期：2011-03-01 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