Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
[Neurology and COVID-19: Case Series of Neurological Complications in 96 patients Admitted at a University Hospital].
There are multisystemic consequences secondary to SARS- CoV-2 infection. ⋯ The spectrum of neurological complications of COVID-19 is wide. There are clinical entities typical of critically ill patients and also diseases associated directly and indirectly with the SARS-CoV2 infection.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
Case Reports[Acute kidney injury caused by rhabdomyolysis as a SARS-CoV-2 infection manifestation. Report of one case].
SARS-CoV-2 infection has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations secondary to the impairment of different organs, including kidney. Rhabdomyolysis is produced by disintegration of striated muscle and the liberation of its contents to the extracellular fluid and bloodstream. This may produce hydro electrolytic disorders and acute kidney injury. ⋯ The etiologic study showed elevated total creatine kinase levels and a magnetic resonance imaging confirmed rhabdomyolysis. The patient required supportive treatment with vasoactive drugs, mechanic ventilation and kidney replacement therapy. She had a favorable evolution with resolution of respiratory failure and improvement of kidney function.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
Case Reports[Littoral cell angioma of the spleen. Report of one case].
Splenic vascular neoplasms are the most common form of spleen tumors. Among them, littoral cell angioma is rare and it is frequently an incidental finding in imaging studies. It has no specific clinical, laboratory or imaging findings. ⋯ Presuming a lymphoma, a laparoscopic splenectomy was performed. Histopathologic examination diagnosed littoral cell angioma. During urological follow-up, a prostate adenocarcinoma was diagnosed.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
[National health services system entrance contest for specialties in Chile. Quotas and scores obtained by applicants].
Among the several programs that allow access to medical specialization in Chile, the National Health Services System Entrance Contest (CONISS) is held annually for newly graduated physicians, which has a high number of applicants. The academic qualifications expressed as National Medical Qualification (CMN) are the main item of the scoring system. We reviewed the total scores and the CMN of the different medical specialization programs that exist in the country, which constitutes novel and relevant information for future medical graduates interested in applying to the program. In addition, the quotas of the different programs are reported, expressed as total, free, and used quotas.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
[Prevalence and factors associated with partner violence among pregnant and puerperal women in Santiago, Chile].
Violence against women (VAW) is a violation of women's fundamental rights and special attention must be paid during the gestational and postpartum period. ⋯ Violence against these women is a multifactorial, complex and structural phenomenon, which involves the victim, the abuser and the entire social system. Primary health care level and health professionals can be key elements applying early detection strategies, timely referral mechanisms and bringing emotional support for victims.