Revista médica de Chile
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Retinoic acid is a widely used drug in the treatment of cystic acne. It has teratogenic effects that depend on the gestational period in which it is used. ⋯ She had a retardation of psychomotor development and a brain MRI showed frontal atrophy and a malformation of the posterior fossa. We discuss the mechanisms of the teratogenic effects of retinoic acid.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2008
Comparative Study[Accuracy of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography for the diagnosis of common bile duct stones].
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography MRCP) is a non-invasive diagnostic method for choledocholithiasis. ⋯ MRCP has a high accuracy for the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2008
[Frequency and assessment of symptoms in hospitalized patient with advanced chronic diseases: is there concordance among patients and doctors?].
Physicians tend to over or underestimate symptoms reported by patients. Therefore standardized symptom scoring systems have been proposed to overcome this drawback. ⋯ In our sample of chronic patients, there is a very high frequency of psychological and physical symptoms that are insufficiently recorded by the medical team.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2008
Biography Historical Article[A tribute to the professors of forensic medicine at the University of Chile].
The outstanding work of professors of the chair of Forensic Medicine at the School of Medicine of the University of Chile is highlighted. This chair is divided in three periods, that are paralell to the history of Chilean medicine. ⋯ The practice of forensic medicine was institutionalized and spread throughout the country. Its field of action and knowledge areas also increased.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2008
[Ethics in anorexia nervosa: autonomy, beneficence or responsibility?].
In patients with anorexia nervosa, ethical dilemmas will appear in case of difficult and serious medical situations. Although the principle of beneficence could be used to argue for the use of coercive medical therapies, the respect for autonomy must take precedence. ⋯ Difficulties must be overcome and a balance between these considerations must be reached. This paper gives an account of ethical values relevant to moral assessment in anorexia nervosa: conviction, responsibility and care.