[Brown tumors in multiple locations: manifestation of severe renal osteodystrophy. Case report].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Felodipine is a calcium channel inhibitor with high vascular selectivity. AIM:To study the effectiveness of felodipine in the treatment of essential hypertension in subjects older than 64 years old. PATIENTS AND OUTCOME:Fifty subjects were studied. After a washout period of four weeks, subjects received a ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fasce E,Peña L,Fasce M

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse reactions to intravascular contrast media are infrequent in radiological practice and rarely pose a life threatening risk. Contraindication to contrast injection should be evaluated and prophylactic measures taken, if available, in patients with risk factors for adverse reactions. Details of pathogenesis, freq...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Foradori G,García C,Fava M

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using mapping techniques, 32 consecutive gallbladder carcinomas diagnosed in our department were studied. The defined lesions were dysplasia, carcinoma in situ and superficial spreading carcinoma. A total of 2257 lesions were recorded from 1072 inclusions. All the defined lesions were present in about 10% of all secti...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Roa I,Araya JC,Wistuba I,Villaseca M,de Aretxabala X,Busel D,Burgos L

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to study the degree of cellular proliferation quantifying the immunohistochemical expression of the proliferating cell nuclear antigen. We assessed paraffin embedded samples of 25 infiltrating epidermoid cervical carcinomas, 76 precursor lesions (34 of low and 42 of high grade), 29 normal and...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Wistuba I,Roa I,Araya JC,Villaseca M,Capurro I,Chávez F

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While some genetic factors may explain the development of cancer, its main causes are related to environmental exposure to carcinogenic agents as well as to the effect of determined lifestyles and habits. Several epidemiological studies have shown a consistent relation between obesity and cancer. In non smokers, obesi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sánchez R C,Ibáñez C,Klaassen J

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：UNLABELLED:Lack of social support can be one of the factors that influences recurrences of drug consumption after treatment of addictions. AIM:To assess the role of social support in maintaining drug abstinence after treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We studied 306 subjects that were treated in drug addiction centers, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Garmendia ML,Alvarado ME,Montenegro M,Pino P

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with colorectal carcinoma, insertions or deletions of short sequences of DNA, a phenomenon called microsatellite instability, are observed. AIM:To look for microsatellite instability and mutations of MLH1 and MSH2 gene mutations in patients with colorectal carcinoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Ten pa...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Montenegro Y,Ramírez-Castro JL,Isaza LF,Bedoya G,Muñetón-Peña CM

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic esophagomyotomy is becoming a good alternative to pneumatic dilatation, injection of botulinic toxin or classical surgery in the treatment of achalasia. AIM:To report the results of laparoscopic esophagomyotomy in patients with achalasia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Nineteen patients with achalasia, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Csendes A,Burdiles P,Korn O,Braghetto I,Díaz JC,Henríquez A

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 44 years old male, presenting with an eight months history of right lower quadrant pain, diarrhea and weight loss. Colonoscopy showed a proliferative and ulcerated lesion in the cecum, with necrotic areas. Barium enema showed an extensive irregular stenosis with rigidity of cecum and ascending colon. The e...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bannura G,Valencia C,Fernández W

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uterine cervical cancer (UCC) is an important public health problem in Chile. Although HPV infection has been established as the main cause of UCC, little is known of its frequency and distribution in our population. AIM:To determine the presence and frequency of viral genotypes in uterine cervical specimen...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Melo A,Montenegro S,Hooper T,Capurro I,Roa JC,Roa 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:High calorie foods, especially high in sugar and sodium may have an addictive potential. Experimental rats are able to develop symptoms and neurochemical changes, comparable to those observed in drug abuse, when they are exposed intermittently to sucrose. AIM:To evaluate the association between nutritional ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Obregón A,Fuentes J,Pettinelli P

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Behçet's disease (BD) is a rare multisystemic inflammatory disease that is potentially disabling and may cause death. AIM:To describe the characteristics of BD patients from two Chilean centers. PATIENTS AND METHOD:Retrospective review of the clinical records of patients with BD attended in two rheumatolog...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Wurmann P,Díaz G,Sabugo F,Soto L,Solanes F,Pino S,Merino G,Verdaguer JI,Villarroel F,Cuchacovich M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholangiocarcinoma is a malignant lesion of the bile duct epithelium. Its incidence and prevalence are low. It appears from the sixth decade of life and there is slight male predominance. It is most frequently found in the confluence of the hepatic ducts, where it is called hilar cholangiocarcinoma or Klatskin tumor. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Burgos San Juan L

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Chile, cerebrovascular diseases are the fifth cause of death among men and the third cause among women. AIM:To assess the clinical features and management of patients with cerebrovascular disease admitted to a public hospital during 1997. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective analysis of clinical records...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Nogales-Gaete J,Núñez L,Arriagada C,Sáez D,Figueroa T,Fernández R,González J,Aragón A,Barrientos N,Varas P,Troncoso B,Cárcamo C,Chávez M,Gumucio M,Holmgrenn P,Beltrán G,San Martín E,Manríquez E,Figueroa C

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Illicit drug abuse is a public health problem, generally starting in adolescence. Medical students are not an exception. AIM:To assess the consumption of illicit drugs among medical students of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A questionnaire used by the National Council f...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Romero MI,Santander J,Hitschfeld MJ,Labbé M,Zamora V

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is an important step forward in cancer treatment. AIM:To report the first experience in Chile with IMRT for prostate cancer and compare the results obtained with different doses. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January 1997 through June 2008, 156 patients with a mean age o...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Besa D C P,Rosso A R,Bustos C M,Borghero Y,Trucco B C,Mac-Namara H M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with traumatic pancreatic pseudocyst are presented. One patient was treated with percutaneous drainage and the other was operated on to perform a cystoenterostomy. Both patients recovered successfully. Diagnosis and treatment of this condition is discussed. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espinoza R,Aguilera H,Fernández F

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer in the world and is the second cause of cancer death. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) using 18F-FDG is used for its staging and follow up. AIM:To assess the occurrence of synchronous colonic and extracolonic tumors detected...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Ladrón-de-Guevara D,Pérez D,Núñez P,Ramírez F,Zárate A,López F

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several associations between alleles of the major histocompatibility system and alcoholic liver disease have been described. However, these are weak and change from one population to another. The aim of this work was to search for a possible genetic risk factor for alcoholic liver disease among Chilean alcoholics. We ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Llop E,Hirsch S,de la Maza MP,Bunout D,Iturriaga H,Silva C,Ugarte G,Rothhammer F

更新日期：1995-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) is a serious disease that needs rapid diagnosis for an accurate treatment. The most important etiological agents are: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae type b. Overall pathogen detection rate in patients with ABM in Chile is 83%. AIM...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Reyes S M,Torres T JP,Prado J V,Vidal A R

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Environmental and genetic factors (viruses, toxins and diet) are involved in the aetiology of type 1 diabetes. Among the dietary factors, the role of breast feeding and exposure to cow's milk proteins deserve special attention. AIM:To determine the anti-BSA-IgG levels in type 1 diabetic children and to anal...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Oyarzún A,Santos JL,Carrasco E,Albala C,Salinas A,Pérez F

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophagocytic syndrome is a severe condition of excessive immune activation that has a high mortality in the absence of treatment. The syndrome is classified as primary if associated with congenital or hereditary problems, or secondary/acquired if associated with infectious, autoimmune or oncology diseases. We report...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Beffermann C N,Pilcante S J,Ocqueteau T M,Sarmiento M M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychiatric disorders that appear during childhood or adolescence should be a public health priority. AIM:To report the results of a national representative survey in the Latin American region examining the prevalence of DSM-IV psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Subject...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vicente B,Saldivia S,de la Barra F,Melipillán R,Valdivia M,Kohn R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal and infantile morbidity is closely related to the features of women's reproductive history. AIM:To study the reproductive behavior of women hospitalized due to labor or abortion in a public maternity of Metropolitan Santiago. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:One thousand women were interviewed about their rep...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Henríquez R,Vargas N

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bottled water consumption has currently increased and their fluoride (F) concentration may not be ideal in terms of caries benefit or risk of fluorosis. While low concentrations would have little anticaries effect, high F concentration would increase the risk of dental fluorosis. AIM:To measure F concentrat...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fernández CE,Giacaman RA,Cury JA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vildagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor (DPP4i). Its efficacy and safety of DPP4i in Chilean real life type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients is not well known. AIM:To assess the safety profile and effectiveness of 12 weeks of treatment with Vildagliptin for glycemic control in T2D Chilean patients with...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Godoy J G,Gutiérrez V,Montecinos M,Yenes A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00