Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2023
[Frequency of glomerular diseases in an analysis of 550 kidney biopsies].
The frequency of glomerular diseases is dynamic and varies according to geographic area. ⋯ The most common primary glomerulopathies were membranous nephropathy and IgA nephropathy. Among the secondary glomerulopathies lupus nephropathy and pauci-immune glomerulonephritis were the most common. Compared to international registries, we observed a high proportion of membranous nephropathy and pauci-immune glomerulonephritis.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2023
[Intercultural competences achieved by health sciences students during the clinical practice].
During their clinical practice, health Sciences students get acquainted with the cultural diversity of patients and learn to deal with this reality in a model of social learning. ⋯ The students were able to update the Confrontation, Resistance, Openness, Understanding and Intercultural Inclusion Model. The features of those participants who achieve the highest levels of intercultural competences should be explored and used for the training process.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2023
[Implementation of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching with simulated patients in Psychiatry].
Clinical simulation is a strategy with broad support especially when face-to-face medical attention is difficult. In Psychiatry, the use and availability of simulation is lower than in other medical specialties, even for remote teaching. ⋯ Simulation in Psychiatry does not replace face-to-face practical teaching, but it is a transitional and complementary method for clinical activities.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2023
Case Reports[Septic shock originating from a pulmonary focus caused by Pasteurella multocida. Report of one case].
Pasteurella multocida is a gram-negative coccobacillus bacterium found as a commensal in the oropharynx of domestic animals such as cats and dogs and some farm animals. Soft tissue infections and occasionally bacteremia in immunocompromised patients with direct contact with animals are described. ⋯ Blood cultures disclosed the presence of Pasteurella multocida. He responded successfully to antimicrobials.
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In 1984, the joint WHO/ILO committee, postulated a definition of psychosocial risks at work, responding to a need in a specific context. However, with the evolution of the working and personal conditions of workers, this definition is progressively considered to be insolvent, ambiguous, with false breadth and omissions. ⋯ The construct background is grouped into elements attributed to the worker and attributed to the labor. The concept attributes were organized into eight dimensions, and the consequences were classified as the personal effects on the worker and those associated with the labor.