Results: 1422

Incidencia y factores de riesgo para bacteriemia en pacientes pediátricos con quemaduras en un Centro de Atención Especializado en México

Rev. chil. infectol; 34 (3), 2017
Background: Bacteremia events are frequent cause of mortality in burn patients and may originate from infected wounds, by bacterial translocation of endogenous microorganisms, from invasive devices or contaminated intravenous solutions. Objective: To quantify the incidence of bacteremia in pediatric pati...

Gastric perforation associated with acute pancreatitis: case report

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 30 (2), 2017

Sexual dysfunction in females with depression: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in depression albeit common is strikingly understudied. The condition, if addressed properly, can be readily cured, improving the quality of life of the patient. Methods A consecutive sample of drug-naïve married female patients with depression was...

Eclectic approach to anxiety disorders among rural children

Abstract Introduction Anxiety disorders in primary school-aged children negatively affect their mental health and psychological development. Available non-medical treatments for these conditions are time-consuming and expensive. In this context, eclectic therapy is a therapeutic approach that incorporat...

Tamizaje en el diagnóstico y prevalencia de retinopatía diabética en atención primaria

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (5), 2017
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is the first cause of blindness during working years. Aim: Provide knowledge of screening coverage, prevalence and level of diabetic retinopathy in patients that belong to the Cardiovascular Health Program in primary care. Material and Methods: Analysis of retinographies ...

Validación del puntaje de riesgo TIMI como predictor de mortalidad en pacientes chilenos con infarto agudo al miocardio con supradesnivel de ST

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (5), 2017
Background: Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction risk score (TIMI-RS) was designed to predict early mortality in patients with a ST elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEAMI). Aim: To evaluate the predictive capacity for hospital mortality of TIMI-RS. Material and Methods: Patients with ≤ 12-h...

Reducción de volumen pulmonar endoscópica en enfisema pulmonar avanzado: Casos clínicos

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (5), 2017
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has no curative treatment, and in moderate to advanced stages, functional parameters and quality of life are affected. Lung volume reduction improves respiratory parameters and quality of life of these patients. Endoscopic lung volume reduction is a minimally ...

Muscle strength and body composition in severe obesity

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to evaluate associations between maximum voluntary contraction torques of the lower limbs and body composition for subjects with severe obesity. METHODS: Body composition was evaluated by bioelectrical impedance analysis, and maximum voluntary contraction torques of t...

Oral motor and electromyographic characterization of adults with facial fractures: a comparison between different fracture severities

Clinics; 72 (5), 2017
OBJECTIVES: To characterize the oral motor system of adults with facial injuries and to compare the oral motor performance/function between two different groups. METHODS: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in 38 patients presenting with facial trauma who were assigned to ...

Influence of periodontal treatment on rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the influence of periodontal treatment on rheumatoid arthritis activity. Methods: MEDLINE/PUBMED, The Cochrane Library, Clinical Trials, SciELO and LILACS were searched for studies published until December 2014. Included articles were: prospective studies; including pati...