Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Sep 2019
[Effect of a high-speed bodyweight resistance training on timed up and go and one leg stance in older women].
High-speed resistance training programs aiming to increase muscle power have beneficial effects on balance. ⋯ High-speed bodyweight resistance training for 12 weeks improved TUG in these women.
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Revista médica de Chile · Sep 2019
[Spirituality in medicine. An analysis of Christina Puchalki's writings].
The relationship between spirituality and medicine is present from the very origins of Medicine. Its relevance has been rediscovered during the past decades. Numerous publications report positive health results when spiritual needs of patients are addressed. ⋯ Our analysis shows that Puchalski's arguments are ultimately grounded on an ethics of virtue and a realist anthropology, more than in mere positive effects or in patient's wishes. Indeed, Puchaslki's anthropological conception recognized human dignity as an intrinsic value that must be always acknowledged, especially in the context of disease, where questions about the meaning of life, suffering, connection and transcendence inevitable arise. We conclude that Puchalski's ethical arguments are solid and suggest the challenge of including the spiritual dimension in the formation of health care professionals.
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Revista médica de Chile · Sep 2019
Case Reports[Adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery as a cause of intermittent claudication: not your usual suspect. Report of one case].
Adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery is a rare condition of uncertain etiology, which presents as intermittent claudication of the lower extremity in middle-age patients. We report a 44-year-old man presenting with intermittent claudication of his left leg. ⋯ Surgical resection of the affected segment was performed, with venous graft interposition. The histopathological analysis of the surgical specimen was consistent with cystic adventitial disease.
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Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is one of the leading causes of death in Chile. Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) is an effective treatment. Geographical barriers and lack of specialists limit its application. Telemedicine can overcome some of these pitfalls. ⋯ The Telestroke Unit achieved a high rate of IVT and good door-to-needle times. This may help to overcome some of the geographic barriers and the specialist availability gap in our country.
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An explosive increase in overweight and obesity occurred in Chile since the 90's, without an integrative national policy. ⋯ The frequency of obesity will continue to increase, producing severe health risks for the population. Public policies addressing both structural and individual aspects are recommended.