abstract：BACKGROUND:Endobronchial ultrasound-guided trans-bronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive procedure with a high diagnostic yield for lesions adjacent to the central airway. AIM:To describe the diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA for lesions suspicious of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MATERIAL A...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fernández-Bussy S,Labarca G,Caviedes I,Folch E,Majid A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most important topics mentioned by people from places affected by the February 27th, 2010 earthquake to the Presidential Delegation for the Reconstruction, was the urgent need of mental health care. Given the enormous individual and social burden of mental health sequelae after disasters, its treatment beco...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Figueroa RA,Cortés PF

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral cancer in Chile corresponds approximately to 1.6% of all cancer cases. There are few studies about oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma in the Chilean population. AIM:To determine the frequency of hyperkeratosis, mild, moderate and severe oral epithelial dysplasia, in situ carcino...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Martínez C,Hernández M,Martínez B,Adorno D

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physicians took part in the promotion of public policies that regulated urban and architectural work, before engineers, architects, planners, and even before the State had a chance to take part in the formulation of such policies. Starting in the late nineteenth century, and especially during the first decade of the t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Ibarra M

更新日期：2016-01-01 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: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:Burkitt lymphoma has a low incidence, is highly aggressive, may be endemic, sporadic or associated with immunodeficiency and it has a high frequency of extranodal involvement. Overall and relapse free survival in HIV patients is 72 and 71% respectively. However, the current protocol in Chile considers a posi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Puga L B,Bustamante K K,Molina E J,Andrade M A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sézary syndrome (SS) is an unusually aggressive T- cell lymphoma characterized by the triad of erythroderma, the presence of more than 1,000 Sézary cells in peripheral blood and lymphadenopathies. It is accompanied by generalized pruritus and poor quality of life. The management of SS depends on its stage, patient com...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Molgó M,Jaque A,Vial V,Ocqueteau M,Pereira J,Chang M,González S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dose of oral anticoagulants (OAC) shows great variability among patients. Pharmacogenetic studies have shown that common variants in genes CYP2C9 (*2 and *3) and VKORC1 (-1639G>A) are associated with lower requirements of OAC. AIM:To study the association between average maintenance doses of oral antico...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Benavides F,Grossman N,Poggi H,Nieto E,Bertrán A,Araos D,Vásquez M,Ibarra I,Cáceres F,Espinoza K,Lagos M,Repetto M G

更新日期：2015-11-01 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:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common acute leukemia in adults, emphasizing its high recurrence rate despite hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). AIM:To report the results of AML treatment at the Catholic University of Chile Clinical Hospital. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Review of medical records o...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fuentes M,Rojas P,Ernst D,Ocqueteau M,Bertin P,Sarmiento M,Ramírez P

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：:We report a 61 years old male presenting with a right cerebral infarction, along with a type I persistent left proatlantal artery (PA), which is a form of primitive carotid-basilar anastomosis. The patient had an absence of the ipsilateral vertebral artery (VA) and hypoplasia of the contralateral VA, while the basilar...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Buljan K,Hegeduš I,Gilman Kuric T,Salha T,Tomić S,Butković Soldo S,Buljan V,Šošić Đ

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Do transsexual people in Chile have a right to have their gender identity or their sex reassignment legally recognized? The absence of any legislation on gender identity or transsexualism could lead us to believe that it is not the case. However, a quantitative review of decisions issued by Chilean courts during the l...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Muñoz León F

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently, the Ebola virus has been classified by the WHO as "an international public health emergency" that has highlighted among other things, the enormous importance of proper and timely medical care. However, the complexity of this new health scenario, mainly due to personal risk in the event of infection, means t...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Donoso S C

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the lip represents about 20% of all oral carcinomas. It is more common in men, peaking during their sixth and seventh decade, and is more prevalent in the lower lip. AIM:To determine the five years survival rate of Chilean patients with lip SCC. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The reg...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cabello B T,Sazo B N,Salgado F A,Martínez R B

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a prevalent chronic disorder, often diagnosed during childhood. Studies have suggested that the incidence of IBD in this group of patients is increasing. Children and adolescents with IBD frequently have more extensive and severe disease than adults. Transition is an important conce...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Navarro E,Ossa JC,Simian D,Quera R

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A loop ileostomy with intraoperative anterograde colonic lavage has been described as an alternative to colectomy in the management of cases of Clostridium difficile infection refractory to medical treatment. We report a 69 years old diabetic women admitted with a septic shock. An abdominal CAT scan showed a pan-colit...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Quezada F,Castillo R,Villalón C,Zúñiga JM,Manterola C,Molina ME,Bellolio F,Urrejola G

更新日期：2015-05-01 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:The six minute walk test (6MWT) is an important physical performance measure used in older people. AIM:To assess the total distance walked and the physiological cost of the 6MWT in non-disabled older people. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fifty six females aged 69 ± 5 years with a body mass index (BMI) of 31 ± 4 kg/...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Medina PG,Mancilla ES,Muñoz RC,Escobar MC

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：:Secondary acute myeloid leukemia is a very rare complication in patients with solid organ transplantation. We report a 62 years old female who received a right single lung allograft for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Her immunosuppression scheme consisted in prednisone, azathioprine, and tacrolimus. Two years after th...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Peña C,Sepúlveda C,Melo J,Guerra C

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is the commonest cause of acute flaccid paralysis worldwide, with an incidence of 0.6-4 per 100.000 inhabitants per year. It affects all age groups and carries an incapacity burden of up to 20%. AIM:To describe the features of GBS in adult Chilean patients admitted to a tertiar...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cea G,Jara P,Quevedo F

更新日期：2015-02-01 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

abstract：:Hyperbaric oxygenation consists in exposing patients to increased gas pressures while inhaling pure oxygen. It involves the use of hyperbaric chambers that can double or triple gas pressure inside them. Hyperbaric oxygenation may be useful in different clinical situations, but mostly for the treatment of decompression...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Berner JE,Vidal P,Will P,Castillo P

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：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：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：:Mycoplasma infections have extrapulmonary manifestations that may be associated with respiratory symptoms and may have skin, heart, gastrointestinal, rheumatologic, neurologic, hematologic involvement. Cold agglutinin mediated autoimmune hemolytic anemia is the most common hematological manifestation. We report a 27-y...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mondaca P R,Pizarro C V,Cares V,Eymin G

更新日期：2014-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Formative evaluation is a range of formal assessment employed by professors during the teaching process in order to modify curriculum activities, to improve student attainment. For students, it is helpful to evaluate their learning process. Although recommended, it is seldom used. AIM:To evaluate the percep...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Labarca J,Figueroa C,Huidobro B,Wright AC,Riquelme A,Moreno R

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is consensus in promoting the selective use of glucocorticoids (GC) in the peri-operative period of transsphenoidal surgery (TE) for pituitary adenomas (PA). AIM:To evaluate the safety of a selective glucocorticoid administration protocol and the usefulness of immediate postoperative cortisol levels a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Carrasco CA,Villanueva G P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constrictive Pericarditis (CP) is an unusual disease. Its most common causes are idiopathic or secondary to cardiac surgery. Less frequently it is caused by connective tissue diseases. We report a 30 years old woman hospitalized due to progressive dyspnea, chest pain and signs of right sided heart failure. During her ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lustig N,Florenzano P,Sanhueza LM,Cid X,Ramos G,Thone N,Fullerton DA

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：:Embryo cryopreservation improves efficiency and security of assisted reproduction techniques. Nonetheless, it can be questionable, so it must be justified from technical, legal and ethical points of view. This article analyses these perspectives. Embryo cryopreservation maximizes the probability of pregnancy, avoids n...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Beca JP,Lecaros A,González P,Sanhueza P,Mandakovic B

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：:Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is characterized by repetitive upper airway collapse with apnea/hypopnea and recurrent hypoxia during sleep, which results in fragmented sleep and intermittent drops in arterial blood oxygen saturation (hypoxemia). Several dysfunctions of neurocognitive, endocrine, cardiovascular, and met...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Labarca G,Cruz N R,Descalzi F

更新日期：2014-06-01 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:Sepsis-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) is an early and frequent organ dysfunction, associated with increased mortality. AIM:To evaluate the impact of macrohemodynamic and microcirculatory changes on renal function and histology during an experimental model of intra-abdominal sepsis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Regueira T,Andresen M,Mercado M,Lillo F,Soto D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The widespread use of INTERNET by adolescents, renders it a simple and accessible means for health care campaigns Aim: To perform a systematic review of ISI publications about INTERNET use for adolescent mental health prevention, detection, treatment or follow up. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Systematic reviews, me...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Hoffmann M,Rojas G,Martínez V

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00