Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Sep 2019
[The presence of women in Chilean medicine: from the times of Eloísa Díaz to this day].
Though the presence of many women in medicine goes unnoticed today, their incorporation to the field was slow and difficult. It took until the end of the nineteenth century for women to be finally allowed to study at the University in Chile, being Eloísa Díaz the first woman to become a medical doctor in 1887. In that century, only six women became medical doctors. ⋯ At present, women doctors constitute 40% of the total pool of medical doctors in Chile, being present in all specialties, though preferably found as general practitioners, family doctors and pediatricians. While many women have stood out in academia and in politics, they have also successfully reached high positions in scientific societies (and other offices such in the Health Ministry, and even the country's presidency) their participation is still limited in these areas. It is only fair to conclude that the outstanding participation that women in Chilean medicine enjoy today is not solely due to their long-lasting efforts, but more importantly, to their tireless struggle to overcome prejudice, discrimination and misunderstanding; the latter being especially represented by pioneer women of medicine.
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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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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.
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Revista médica de Chile · Sep 2019
[Spontaneous dissection of visceral arteries. A series of cases].
Spontaneous dissections of visceral arteries are rare and usually secondary to other disease. There is paucity of information about their natural course. ⋯ In this series of patients, spontaneous dissection of visceral arteries had a benign, favorable course, requiring only conservative management.