[Sun exposure behaviors and knowledge among Chileans].

abstract：:The new Chilean regulation about patients' rights and duties is generating a significant change in the information that health care professionals must provide to their patients. This issue will gravitate on medical liability. If this duty is accomplished incorrectly, professionals would fall into an illicit act and be...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pizarro W C

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In our country, acute cecal volvulus is responsible of 3.3% of mechanical large bowel obstructions. More than half of these cases have a history compatible with intermittent cecal volvulus, an usually overlooked diagnosis. The author reports two cases of intermittent cecal volvulus, treated in the last ten years. Both...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bannura G

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied genetic polymorphism of isoniazid acetylation in 47 tuberculous patients treated with 4 drugs between Aug 1987 and Dec 1988. Inactivation of isoniazid was estimated from urine samples after administration of the drug (10 mg/kg). There were 18 slow and 29 fast acetylators. The frequency of the slow mutant ge...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Ligueros M,Cruz Coke R,Neira S,Saavedra H,Kramer V,Prieto JC,Gelman M,Saavedra A,Nuñez A,Pescio S

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of inactivation of tumor suppressor genes in the development/progression of carcinomas of the uterine cervix is reviewed. It is well known that HPV-related oncogenes are strongly linked to cervical cancer. However, fewer studies have explored the occurrence of inactivation of tumor suppressor genes in t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Chuaqui R,Cuello M,Emmert-Buck M

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in adults. AIM:To evaluate the diagnostic value of clinical features and oximetric data to screen for obstructive sleep apnea before performing polysomnograpy or respiratory polygraphy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We studied 3...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Saldías P F,Jorquera A J,Díaz P O

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：:Background Sleep duration may be a risk factor for cognitive impairment. Aim To investigate the association between sleep duration and cognitive function in Chilean older adults. Material and Methods We analyzed information from 1,384 participants aged > 60 years participating in the National Health Survey 2009-2010 w...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Nazar G,Leiva AM,Troncoso C,Martínez A,Petermann-Rocha F,Villagrán M,Mardones L,Martorell M,Labraña AM,Ulloa N,Díaz-Martínez X,Poblete-Valderrama F,Garrido-Méndez A,Celis-Morales C

更新日期：2019-11-01 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:Quality of life and psychological well-being are readily hampered by depression. The changes that students face during college life impact their psychological health and well-being, including the emergence of mental health problems like depression Aim: To determine the relationship between depressive symptom...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rossi JL,Jiménez JP,Barros P,Assar R,Jaramillo K,Herrera L,Quevedo Y,Botto A,Leighton C,Martínez F

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed the infectious complications associated with the use of permanent central venous catheters (PVC) in pediatric and adult cancer patients. 62 patients used 74 PVC (54 external, 20 subcutaneous), which were in place for an average of 200 days with a total observation period of 14,876 days, 152 febrile episode...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Barriga F,Varas M,Capdeville MV,Sapunar F,Lira P,Grebe G

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the low frequency of thyroid nodules (TN) in children, one of every four is malignant. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has a high accuracy detecting thyroid cancer. AIM:To evaluate the performance of FNAC in TN in Chilean children to detect thyroid cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The pathologic...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Grob F,Carrillo D,Martínez-Aguayo A,Zoroquain P,Solar A,Nicolaides I,González H

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial bridging of the epicardic coronary arteries is not an uncommon finding in angiographic or necropsic studies. Patients who have symptoms usually improve with medical treatment. However, in refractory patients a surgical myotomy of overlying myocardium and/or a coronary bypass may be needed. We report two pat...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Martí V,Ramírez J,Lamich R,García J,Guiteras P,Aymat RM,Alegret JM,Augé JM

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Host genetic predispositions may be important determinants of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). The association between Interferon-L 4 (IFNL4) rs12979860 C>T polymorphism and risk of liver fibrosis in CHC is contradictory. AIM:To evaluate the impact of IFNL4 rs12979860 polymorphism ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Brahm J,Urzúa A,Poniachik J,Cáceres DD,Carreño L,Venegas M

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Framingham risk score (FRS) has limitations and can underestimate risk. Carotid ultrasound to measure intima media thickness or plaques is recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment. AIM:To determine the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis in asymptomatic subjects classified as low and intermediat...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Varleta P,Concepción R,Julio P,Casanova H,Navarrete C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare in vitro activity, measuring minimal inhibitory concentration, of amoxicillin or its combination with clavulanic acid against 109 strains of Acinetobacter baumanii, 104 strains of Hemophilus influenzae and 94 strains of Staphylococcus aureus. All these were obtained from different ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Trucco O,Prado V,Garreaud C,Paya E

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) is a disease of increasing incidence among children. The time elapsed between the beginning of symptoms and the diagnosis of the disease is, in most cases, very extended. AIM:To report the clinical picture at onset and laboratory features of children with DM1. MATERIAL AND ME...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Hodgson B MI,Ossa A JC,Velasco F N,Urrejola N P,Arteaga L I A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant Melanoma (MM) incidence rate is increasing faster than many other cancer at present time. Its epidemiological and clinical behavior varies within countries. We have studied 113 cases of cutaneous melanoma from 1982-1993, that represents until now the largest series of MM studied in Chile. Superficial Spreadi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cabrera R,Silva S,Díaz de Medina J,Hoell I,Guglielmetti A,Rohmann I

更新日期：1994-08-01 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：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：: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：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：: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: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：: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 analyzed 33 patients with recurring nodular goiter (from a population of 2,500 operated patients). Recurrence occurred 0.7 to 12 years after surgery. T4, T3, TSH, perchlorate and TRH tests were performed in 18. Results were similar to those in 13 operated patients without recurrence. Administration of thyroid hormo...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Villaseca R,López Caffarena E

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During the last few years, multiple new medical schools have emerged in Chile, associated to the constant preoccupation to provide a good quality medical care. This created the need to evaluate medical training programs and to open a discussion about the attributes that a good physician should have. AIM:To ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： García-Huidobro D,Núñez F,Vargas P,Astudillo S,Hitschfeld M,Gennero R,Salvatierra L,Benavente A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal myocardial cells actively uptake the radioisotope Thallium-201 and its myocardial distribution is a reflection of the existent regional coronary artery blood flow at the moment of the examination. Thallium-201 reaches quickly a high intracellular concentration and then leaves myocardial cells in a mean time of ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Dighero H,Canessa J

更新日期：1992-10-01 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：:Approximately, 10% of cirrhotic patients with ascites become refractory to medical treatment, a condition that reduces overall survival. TIPS is a therapeutic alternative for the management of refractory ascites. It corrects sinusoidal portal hypertension, becoming a rational and relatively safe therapeutic approach. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Zapata R,Fava M

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00