[Biomedical informatics].

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：:In 160 girls from low and middle socio-economic class of Santiago we correlated the age at menarque with genetic markers such as ABO blood group, Rh, MN, Xg, haptoglobins, Esterase D and Phosphoglucomutase. No significant association of these markers and age at menarque was found. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Valenzuela C,Avendaño A,Huerta J,Wells P,Gana R

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the efficacy of imipenem/cilastatine and ceftazidime-amikacin in the treatment of febrile neutropenic patients. DESIGN:Open, prospective and randomized clinical study. PATIENTS:Fifty two patients (26 female) aged 16 to 80 years old with 60 episodes of neutropenia were studied. They were randomly assign...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pérez C,Sirham M,Labarca J,Grebe G,Lira P,Oliva J,Duhalde M,Ocqueteau M,Acuña G

更新日期：1995-03-01 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：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：:There is an urgent need to increase the awareness on the Joint Hyper mobility Syndrome QHS). This is a congenital and prevalent emergent condition that is frequently undiagnosed and that causes significant health problems. Besides recurrent muscular-skeletal problems and signs and symptoms derived from tissue fragilit...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bravo JF

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low plasma HDL cholesterol levels are an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. During the past years, the study of HDL has been stimulated by the discovery of novel genes and proteins, which have provided new insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in HDL metabolism. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Laris Mdel R,Arteaga A,Cuevas A,Rigotti A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral vasodilators (CVD) account for 1.6% of the annual expenditure on drugs in Chile. Two kinds are typified: what we have called orthodox CVD and calcium-channel blockers. They have two main uses in neurology: firstly, in acute ischaemic stroke where orthodox CVD (buflomedil, codergocrine mesylate, and nicergolin...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Alvarez G,Vacarezza R

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 50-year-old woman with a recent myocardial infarction in whom a myocardial perfusion single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with Thallium201 was done simultaneously with a F18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) SPECT to study glucose metabolism. Myocardial infarction was located in the anteroseptal and a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González P,Coll C,Massardo T,Sierralta P,Humeres P,Aramburú I,Brugère S,Yovanevich J,Ramírez A,Jofré J,Chamorro H,Kuntsmann S,López H

更新日期：2000-09-01 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：:Background Patients discharged from general hospitals with a potentially disabling condition can benefit in their recovery with the aid of physical medicine and rehabilitation services. Aim To determine the proportion of patients discharged from a general hospital with a potentially disabling condition, who were deriv...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Hofmann U N,Paolinelli G C,Castro L A

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：: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:Mitral balloon valvuloplasty (MBV) is the therapy of choice for the treatment of symptomatic mitral stenosis with suitable anatomy. Although its short and mid-term results are favorable, there is a paucity of information about long-term follow-up. AIM:To assess the late results of MBV. MATERIAL AND METHODS...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Martínez R G,Fajuri N A,Córdova A S,Braun J S,Marchant D E,Guarda S E,Veas P N,Méndez L M,Lindefjeld C D,Pérez P O,Flores A,Valenzuela E,Martínez S A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 56 years old male patient presenting with a sympathetic denervation of the right upper limb due to an apical lung cancer. Vasomotor paralysis of the limb was objectively documented with a contact termography. The clinical presentation of this patient was unusual, considering that the alteration occurred wi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Campero M,Verdugo RJ,Stuardo A,Tenhamm E

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid disfunction in the aged is often misdiagnosed either due to scanty symptoms, masking by other ailments or because function tests can be altered by extrathyroid causes such as chronic diseases, drugs or undernutrition. We surveyed 93 patients from 60 to 104 years old (73 females) living in geriatric homes. Most...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Wainstein E,Castillo A,Pineda G

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The preferred treatment for ischemic mitral insufficiency is mitral valve repair with a prosthetic ring, because it does not deteriorate left ventricular function, allowing better immediate and long-term results. AIM:To assess long-term results of mitral annuloplasty with a prosthetic ring for ischemic mitr...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Zalaquett S R,Flores A E,Cartajena de la M F,Bächler S P,Córdova A S,Becker R P,Morán V S,Irarrázabal Ll M,Muñoz C C,González F R

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Studies have reported which expectations and demands adolescents have for more accessible sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. However, there is limited information regarding parents' requirements and demands for SRH services their adolescents need. AIM:To explore the knowledge of parents regardin...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Luengo-Charath MX,Millán-Klüsse T,Herreros A J,Zepeda O AJ,Henríquez C ME

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is a heterogeneous disease characterized by symmetrical motor and sensitive alterations, absence of tendon reflexes and increased cerebrospinal fluid protein levels. We report 6 patients with the disease, (three males) aged 41 to 70 years old. Four had the classical pr...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Araya P,Fruns M,Silva C,Pedraza L

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 2014 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Valvular Heart Disease require to know the probability of success and operative mortality of Mitral Valve Repair (MVR) for Degenerative Mitral Insufficiency (DMI) at a given institution. AIM:To assess the probability of success, operative mortality and...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Latorre S G,Almeida Z J,Besa B S,Córdova A S,Zalaquett S R

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Chilean Ministry of Health developed a healthy lifestyles intervention directed to adults with overweight and cardiovascular risk factors, called "Program on Healthy Eating and Physical Activity" (PASAF). AIM:To evaluate the impact of PASAF on nutritional status and metabolic parameters. PATIENTS AND M...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Henríquez S,Barrera G,Hirsch S,de la Maza MP,Jara N,Leiva L,Bunot D

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Garengeot's hernia corresponds to the presence of the appendix within a femoral hernia, associated or not with acute appendicitis. The diagnosis of this uncommon situation is usually done during surgery. Furthermore, the clinical presentation as necrotizing fasciitis is a rare condition. We report a 54 years old obese...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Briceño E,Jara R

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, "morning sickness", is a common contemporary complaint. Many pregnant patients note alterations in smell and taste which can precipitate "morning sickness", symptoms that characterize early gestation. Epidemiologic studies suggest that pregnancies accompanied by "morning sickness" hav...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lee RV

更新日期：2002-05-01 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：:A consensus meeting held by the Chilean Endocrinological Society reached to 22 consensus proposals on the use of iodine-131 in hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer, that are reported in this paper. Some of these propositions are: 1) Hyperthyroidism: A previous 131I uptake test must be performed. A calculated or an ablat...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Michaud P

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between June 1983 and September 1987, 2799 disability pensions were given in the East Santiago Area, population 676,269. Of them, 222 (7.9%) were due to ophthalmological causes. Blindness as defined by the WHO was present in 57 cases. It was caused by myopia (33%), glaucoma (21%), diabetic retinopathy (9.8%), retinal ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Schweikart A,Charlin R,Stoppel J,Jara R,Maul de la Puente E

更新日期：1991-05-01 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:Resistance of HIV to AZT is the result of mutations in the pol gene that codifies the enzyme reverse transcriptase. AIM:To assess the resistance to antiretroviral drugs in Chilean patients infected with HIV. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The presence of mutations was searched in 22 patients infected with HIV. The e...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vial PA,Vial C,Abarca K,Noriega M,Jiménez G,Labarca J,Gasep J,Palacios O,Pérez C,Acuña G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Worldwide, smoking is the main avoidable cause of death among adults. AIM:To study smoking habits among health care workers in Chile. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A national survey about smoking among subjects working in the Chilean Ministry of Health. An anonymous and self administered enquiry was used. RESULTS:...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bello S,Soto M,Michalland S,Salinas J

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chile, a middle-income country with an HIV epidemic of moderate proportions (global infection rate 0.2%) began a government sponsored, free, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for patients from the public health system in 2001 reaching in 2004 a 100% coverage. Arriaran Foundation (AF) is the larges...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Wolff R M,Alvarez P P,Flores S I,Northland A R,Wolff L C

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00