[Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Report of 11 cases].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soft tissue foreign bodies are a frequent cause of consultation in emergency rooms. It is difficult to verify their existence since conventional radiology only detects radio opaque objects. Ultrasound can be a useful diagnostic procedure. AIM:To report our experience in the detection of soft tissue foreign ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Whittle C,González P,Horvath E,Niedmann JP,Baldassare G,Seguel S,Mackinnon J

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoporotic hip fractures are devastating events in older women. There is a genetic modulation of bone phenotypic parameters including bone density (BMD) and bone fragility fractures. Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms explain a small part of the genetic influence on BMD, whereas their effect on fr...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Quevedo L I,Martínez B M,Castillo N M,Rivera F N

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute coronary syndromes without ST segment elevation (Non-Q-Infarction and unstable angina) share a common pathophysiology, have no indication of thrombolysis, and should not routinely be catheterized on an emergency basis on admission. They should be put in bed rest, given anti-ischemic medications, aspirin and hepa...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Florenzano F

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal intussusception, a medical emergency, is more commonly idiopathic and ileocolic and occurs with higher frequency in children aged 6 months to 2 years. Barium enema confirms the diagnosis and allows its hydrostatic reduction, that is the treatment of choice of this condition. AIM:To report our exp...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： García C,Flores P,Zúñiga S,Accorsi E,Monsalva R,Lastra M,Montes P

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptospirosis is a world-spread zoonosis that is incidentally acquired by humans. It causes a diphasic febrile illness in which the Weil syndrome is its severest form, with renal, hepatic, clotting and central nervous system involvement. We report a 73 years old male, that was admitted to an intensive care unit with m...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Garrido R,Castillo L,Hernández G,Abarca J,Montes JM,Monsalve V,Espinoza R,Valenzuela S,Pérez G

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the first successful pregnancy from a frozen human oocyte was reported, remarkable technological progress has been made in the area of cryopreservation of human oocytes. We report a successful delivery of two healthy babies after transfer of vitrified-warmed embryos derived from intracytoplasmic sperm injection ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Zhang Z,Zhu J,Zhang H,Xi Q,Geng D,Deng S,Liu R

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abraham Horwitz, MD, was a prominent leader in Public Health in the Americans. His career started as a clinician and researcher in infectious diseases, then as a teacher in two Chilean Universities, one of the organizers of the Public Health Service in Chile and, subsequently, a prominent staff member in the Pan Ameri...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Kraljevic R

更新日期：2001-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Women in childbearing ages (WCBA) represent a strategic intervention group to reverse the global trend of increasing obesity. AIM:To conduct a review of studies reporting obesity prevalence in WCBA in Chile in the last 25 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS:To describe obesity prevalence, we used three approaches,...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Araya B M,Padilla O,Garmendia ML,Atalah E,Uauy R

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between January 1986 and December 1990 the prevalence of F. hepatica infection was studied in 5861 rural inhabitants of the provinces of Curico, Talca and Linares, VII Region, an hyperendemic zone of animal fascioliasis. Every one was screened by intradermal (IDR), complement fixation (CF), double diffusion (DD) count...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Apt W,Aguilera X,Vega F,Zulantay I,Retamal C,Apt P,Sandoval J

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 62 years old male with a slowly progressive focal myopathy is presented. He had noticed weakness in the lower limbs for three years and weakness in the upper limbs for one year. He had bilateral atrophy of quadriceps and biceps muscles, absence of knee jerks and hypertrophy of the calves. Needle EMG showed myopathic...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cartier L,Hernández JE,Stuardo A,González J,Villagra R

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (THA) in patients with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis is the standard of care to promote disease free survival and quality of life. AIM:To report our experience with THA in patients with multiple myeloma. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Retrospective review of the hemat...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sarmiento M,Lira P,Ocqueteau M,Rodríguez MA,García MJ,Jara V,Bertín P,Ramírez P

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 15% of patients with Wolff Parkinson White's syndrome who undergo electrophysiologic study have more than one accessory pathway. We describe the electrophysiologic testing and findings in 2 patients with multiple pathways. Identification of these is highly relevant since successful surgical therapy depen...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González R,Fajuri A,Venegas J,Garcés E

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) generates a hypercoagulable state with an increased thrombin generation and raised levels of thrombin-antithrombin complexes, which results in a high risk of stroke and thromboembolism. AIM:To evaluate the anticoagulant effect of rivaroxaban by anti-Xa factor activity and its correl...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Neira V,Corbalán R,Pereira J,Panes O,Garayar B,Aizman A,Llevaneras S,Villarroel L

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Human and animal trichinosis has been recorded in Chile since the late XIX century and is irregularly distributed along the country. From high rates of infection in the early 1900, the frequency of this parasitosis in man has progressively decreased. AIM:To describe and discuss the epidemiological situation...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Schenone H,Olea A,Schenone H,Contreras MC,Mercado R,Sandoval L,Pavletic C

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial involvement in Behçet's disease (BD) is less common than venous lesions. The most commonly affected arteries are: the aorta, lower extremity arteries, mesenteric, femoral, coronary, renal, subclavian and pulmonary arteries. The rupture of pulmonary arteries is the main cause of death of patients with EB and t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Abarca M,Santamarina M,Vergara C,Vega J

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality has a central role in medical care. The satisfaction of the rights of people to medical care, presupposes good quality medical acts. The meaning of quality goes further than a good attention based on scientific evidence and with competent skills. It comprises patient-physician relationship where professional b...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rosselot E

更新日期：2000-12-01 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：:We report a 25 years old woman with a four years history of end stage renal disease on hemodialysis. During the last two years of follow up, multiple tender nodules appeared in the left clavicle and ribs. These were diagnosed as brown tumors, secondary to osteitis fibrosa cystica, in the context of a secondary hyperpa...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Gómez MC,Riquelme P,Sirandoni G,Sapunar J,Princic E,Lee B

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes are usually found in cattle and occasionally appear in humans, particularly pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. Peritonitis by Listeria monocytogenes is a rare but dangerous condition that must be recognized early, since it requires a specific treatment. We rep...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espinoza-Gómez F,Newton-Sánchez O,Melnikov V,Pinzón S L

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric mucosal pH may be a good indicator of splanchnic tissue oxygenation. AIM:To study the effects of abdominal surgical procedures on gastric mucosal pH. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eighteen patients subjected to abdominal surgery were studied. All patients received general anesthesia and hemodynamic paramete...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Concha M,Añazco R,González A,Becker D,Gajardo A

更新日期：1996-08-01 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：:We report a 11 years old male diagnosed as a X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome that presented with recurrent infections and sclerosing cholangitis and later developed a gallbladder cancer. Immunological evaluation showed decreased levels of serum IgG and IgA with elevated levels of IgM. Study of CD40 ligand expression on mi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rodríguez C,Carrión F,Marinovic MA,Chávez E,Preisler J,Pooley F,Futatani T,Ochs HD

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies in mice have demonstrated that the Msx-1 homebox gene is implicated in cleft palate. Thus, it has been suggested that its human homologue, MSX1 (HOX-7), located in chromosome 4 could be involved in the etiology of non syndromic cleft lip palate. AIM:To study the linkage between non syndromic ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Blanco R,Jara L,Villaseca C,Palomino H,Carreño H

更新日期：1998-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Elderly people (>60 years) in Chile represented 11.4% (n=1,717,478) of the total population in 2002. The group with disabilities or mental problems is increasing and there is no reliable information about the number of institutionalized elderly subjects. AIM:To estimate the number of elderly people living i...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Marín PP,Guzmán JM,Araya A

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding how autonomous students are capable of regulating their own learning process is essential to develop self-directed teaching methods. AIM:To understand how self-directed medical students approach learning in medical schools at University of Concepción, Chile. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A qualitative...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Márquez U C,Fasce H E,Ortega B J,Bustamante D C,Pérez V C,Ibáñez G P,Ortiz M L,Espinoza P C,Bastías V N

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：:Aspirin use is necessary after a coronary angioplasty. It should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity. However, rapid desensitization protocols have been reported to allow its use in such patients. One of these protocols consists in the administration of progressive doses of aspirin, from 1 to 10...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Veas P N,Martínez G,Jalil M J,Martínez S A,Castro G P

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00