Revista médica de Chile
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Efficient drugs against Chagas' disease must have an effect on the amastigote forms or intracellular reproduction elements of Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). Trypomastigote and epimastigote forms derive from the former and their response to medications is less marked. The only drugs used in humans are nifurtimox (NF) and benznidazole (BNZ). ⋯ Approximately 30% of patients will experience secondary effects. Children have a better tolerance to the drugs. Congenital or acquired acute, intermediate and chronic cases should be treated.
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There is a higher prevalence of eating disorders (ED) among adolescent females. These are less common in men and there are clinical differences between genders. ⋯ There was a delay in diagnosis of ED in men. The high prevalence of AN found in this group is characteristic of patients recently diagnosed with ED. Overweight could be a precipitating factor. Nearly two thirds of male ED patients had a psychiatric comorbidity. This high prevalence may suggest a susceptibility to develop ED in males.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2011
[Evaluation of competencies for tracheal intubation among medical students].
Chilean medical schools curricula are focused on the acquisition of competencies. Tracheal intubation is considered a terminal competence. ⋯ The methodology currently used to teach tracheal intubation is not assuring the acquisition of the competencies to the students in this curriculum stage. More effective teaching methods are required, and the use of simulated scenarios can be a useful tool.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2011
[High voltage electrical burns as a risk factor for mortality among burn patients].
Electrical burns are associated with complications and may aggravate burned patients. ⋯ High voltage electric burns are an independent risk factor for death among burn patients.