Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2010
[Human papillomavirus genotyping of cervical uterine preneoplastic lesions in a high risk area].
The relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) and uterine cervical cancer (UCC) is widely known and accepted. ⋯ HPV genotypes 16, 18, 31, 45, 56 y 58 were the most common in our series. HPV 16 and 18, viral types with high oncogenic risk and included in commercial vaccines, were found in 25.1% and 47.1% of LSIL and HSIL, respectively.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2010
Case Reports[Acquired reactive perforating collagenosis: report of two cases].
Acquired reactive perforating collagenosis is a perforating dermatosis characterized by transepidermal elimination of collagen. It is frequently associated to diabetes mellitus and chronic renal insufficiency, but it is also related to other systemic diseases. The lesions tend to resolve once the underlying condition is treated. ⋯ A 65 year-old female with chronic renal failure in hemodialysis consulted for itching lesions in hands, forearms and arms. On physical examination, hyperpigmented lesions with ulcers, erosions and crusts were observed. In both cases, the pathological study of the lesions disclosed a reactive perforating collagenosis.
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Revista médica de Chile · Sep 2010
Review[Review on periodontal disease and metabolic control of diabetes mellitus].
There may be an interaction between periodontal disease and some systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. The objective of this review was to verify, by means of a review of clinical trials, if there is a positive association between periodontal disease and the glycemic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2) patients. ⋯ It was concluded that periodontal disease may influence the metabolic control of DM-2. Additional studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow up are necessary for a better clarification of this issue.
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Revista médica de Chile · Aug 2010
[Systemic inflammation among stable ex smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].
Low grade systemic inflammation is commonly observed in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Low-grade systemic inflammation was found in 56 of 104 ex-smokers with COPD. This group showed a greater degree of lung hyperinflation, dyspnea on exercise and poor quality of life.
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Revista médica de Chile · Aug 2010
[Predictive value of clinical features and nocturnal oximetry for the detection of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome].
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in adults. ⋯ No single factor was usefully predictive of obstructive sleep apnea. However, combining clinical features and oximetry data may be appropriate to detect clinically significant OSA patients.