[Cutaneous infection by mycobacterium marinum: case report].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 150 subjects per year suffer severe burns in Chile. AIM:To analyze sociodemographic/clinical features and outcomes of severely burned patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Retrospective cohort study of 936 patients aged 47 ± 20 years (66% males), admitted to the National Burn Center of Chile between...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Albornoz CR,Villegas J,Peña V,Whittle S

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Psychological problems are a frequent cause of consultation in primary care outpatient clinics. AIM:To report the results for Santiago de Chile of the World Health Organisation multicentric collaborative study on Psychological Symptoms in General Health Care. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The results of 1453 patien...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Florenzano R,Acuña J,Fullerton C,Castro C

更新日期：1998-04-01 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：:A 19 yr-old female patient with the diagnosis of late onset adrenal hyperplasia was treated since age 15 with different glucocorticoid preparations and dosage schedules plus spironolactone. In spite of a very good response in terms of amelioration of their hirsutism she experienced cushingoid manifestations associated...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Contreras P,Rojas A,Vega I

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by the ingestion of gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. Its prevalence in Europe and the USA is 0.5 to 1%. AIM:To analyze epidemiological aspects and degree of compliance with gluten-free diet (GFD) among Chilean individuals with CD....

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espino A,Castillo L C,Guiraldes E,Santibáñez H,Miquel JF

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies strongly suggest that Helicobacter pylori might have a significant role in the pathogenesis and rate of recurrence of peptic duodenal ulcer. Various factors, such as the existence of ulcerogenic strains of the bacteria and susceptible subjects, might explain the fact that not more than 10% of the patien...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Accatino L

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) refers to a heterogeneous group of monogenic diabetes. Unlike other types of MODY characterized by genetic defects in transcription factors, MODY 2 is triggered by metabolic alterations caused by mutations of glucokinase (GCK), the first enzyme of the glycolytic pathway. We ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pollak C F,Lagos L M,Santos M JL,Poggi H,Urzúa C A,Rumié C H

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a disease of unknown cause characterized by pruritus and biochemical cholestasis in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Its pathogenesis may be due to the interaction of abnormalities in the metabolism of estrogens and progesterone, while still unknown environmental...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pineda G,Aguayo J,Ribalta J,González M,Reyes H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity has a high prevalence among children. On the other hand, acute respiratory infections especially of viral origin, are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in this age group. During the recent pandemic of influenza A (H1N1) virus, obesity was identified as a novel independent risk factor for severity m...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fuenzalida L,García-Díaz DF

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parents have a control role in the development and treatment of eating disorders among teenagers. AIM:To compare attitudes, beliefs and behaviors between mothers of patients with eating disorders and mothers of teenagers without these disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty one mother-sibling pairs of adole...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cordella P,Castro L,Díaz C,Zavala C,Lizana P

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 16-year-old boy, who suffered a right vent ride penetrating injury caused by a sharp blade that evolved to cardiac tampon. He underwent surgery and was discharged four days later. Thirteen days later, a cardiac murmur was found. An echocardiography showed an aorta-right ventricular fistula. Surgical closur...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González R,Santander C,Seguel E,Stockins A,Alvarez R,Cárdenas P,Campos R,Alarcón E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous hemoperitoneum secondary to intraabdominal variceal rupture, is an uncommon and highly lethal complication of cirrhosis. We report a case of a 68 years old male submitted because of abdominal pain and fainting. The clinical and laboratory work up concluded that the patient had cirrhosis and hemoperitoneum....

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Moreno JP,Piña R,Rodríguez F,Korn O

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A low socioeconomic status is associated with higher overall mortality rates. AIM:To assess the effect of socioeconomic inequalities on survival of patients hospitalized with a first myocardial infarction. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Analysis of hospital discharge and mortality databases of the Ministry of Health...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Nazzal C,Alonso F,Cerecera F,Ojeda JM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The administration of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor transitorily reduces the GFR in a kidney with renal artery stenosis, effect that can be ascertained with scintigraphic studies using ACE inhibitors. We evaluated the clinical usefulness of captopril renography (CR) in the diagnosis of renovascular ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Orellana P,Jalil R,Valdés F,Fava M,Olea E,Fernández MS,Valdés G,Contreras O,Fontbote C

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to differences in treatment effect in studies on the effectiveness of digoxin in patients with congestive heart failure in sinus rhythm, a cross-over placebo-controlled, randomized double blind clinical trial was performed. Thirty one patients, without previous treatment with digoxin, in New York Heart Association...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lanas F,Standen D,Steinmann WC,Montecinos A,Stockins B

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is not clear if changes in serum lipid profile during menopause are related to changes in the distribution of fat or to insulin resistance. AIM:To look for an association between insulin resistance and changes in serum lipid levels in post menopausal women. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Cross-sectional study of ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Zavalza AB,Grover FP,Mora JM,Centeno M,Anaya RP

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysmal bone cysts are benign fibro osseous lesions, rarely present in maxillary region. We report the CT and morphological findings of aneurysmal bone cyst of the maxilla in a 15 years old female. The patient was subjected to a maxillectomy, preserving the orbit floor. The postoperative evolution has been uneventf...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Guzmán G P,Baeza O A,Araya O J,Roa S J,Brevis O L,Torres L P

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prader-Willi syndrome is an uncommon multisystem genetic disorder caused by defects of chromosome 15 (15qll-ql3), often due to deletions or uniparental disomy The syndrome is characterized by neonatal hypotonia, dysmorphic facial features, short stature, motor and mental disabilities, behavioral changes, hyperphagia, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Santos VM,Henrique de Paula F,Osterne EM,Nery NS,Turra TZ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:KRAS oncogene is involved in colorectal carcinogenesis in 22 to 45% of cases. AIM:To determine the frequency, types and distribution of KRAS mutations in colorectal cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS:KRAS mutations studies were carried out in primary tumors and metastases of colo-rectal cancer from 56 women aged...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Roa I,Sánchez T,Majlis A,Schalper K

更新日期：2013-09-01 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:Self-efficacy refers to people's expectations about personal resources available for goal achievement. Higher self-efficacy expectations are correlated with higher academic performance. AIM:To analyze the psychometric properties of the Academic Behavior Self-Efficacy Scale (ABSES) and to describe Self-effic...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Hechenleitner-Carvallo MI,Jerez-Salinas AA,Pérez-Villalobos CE

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High blood pressure of unknown etiology has been related to many pathogenetic factors, mainly dietary salt intake, mental stress, alcohol consumption, sedentary living and aging. Hypertension is more common in condition such as obesity and diabetes mellitus. Sustained elevation of arterial pressure is mediated by vaso...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pérez-Olea J

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between Good's syndrome (hypogammaglobulinemia and thymoma) with pure red aplasia is very uncommon. We report a 70-year-old male, who had a thymoma excised nine years before. Afterwards, he suffered frequent respiratory infections, which were attributed to a humoral immunodeficiency. Nine years later, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Peña C,Intriago M,Muñoz P,Gray AM,Cabrera ME

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preventive measures for teenage pregnancy (TP), would decrease infant mortality, early undernutrition and statal social expenditure. The cost of programs for TP would decrease with a sensitive risk indicator. We searched some pysoshocial and familial parameters, useful to built up this indicator. Self esteem (Piers-Ha...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Burrows R,Rosales ME,Alayo M,Muzzo S

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history, objectives and aims of this programme are described in detail. The principal goals achieved on anticonception, reproductive biology and abortion are analyzed, with special reference to the research done in Chile. The strengthening of research capabilities at national level was pointed out with special men...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lavín P

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke is the second cause of mortality and the first cause of morbidity in Chile and worldwide. Nowadays there is a major interest in introducing new therapies applying evidence based medicine for these patients. AIM:To describe the clinical profile of patients attended after a stroke, to determine stroke ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mellado T P,Court L J,Godoy F J,Mery C V,Barnett T C,Andresen H M,Huete L I,Tevah C J,Tomicic F V,Romero P C,Fadic R R,Soza M MA,Valenzuela M R,Tapia I J

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nutritional impact of CONIN nutritional recovery centers must be evaluated, considering the current epidemiological situation in Chile and the new therapeutic focus giving more emphasis to ambulatory treatment. AIM:To analyze the nutritional status of children treated at traditional CONIN centers, the r...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pizarro T,Rodríguez L,Atalah E

更新日期：2003-09-01 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