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    • 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid stimulates endothelin-1 production in low density lipoprotein-treated human ... 
      Ronco Macchiavello, Ana María; Llanos Silva, Miguel; Tamayo, Daniela; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (2007)
      Background and aims: Several studies have shown the beneficial effects of folate treatment in improving cardiovascular function. However, the mechanisms involved have not been clearly identified. The aim of this study is ...
    • A pilot study on physical training of patients in Hemodialysis Estudio piloto sobre entrenamiento físico ... 
      Oliveros R., María Soledad; Avendaño, Marcelo; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Pedreros, Cristian; Müller, Hans (2011)
      Background: Exercise training during the dialytical procedure may have positive cardiovascular effects and prevent or revert muscle wasting in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis. Aim: To evaluate the effects of an ...
    • A role for the endocannabinoid system in hepatic steatosis Sistema endocanabinoide y desarrollo de esteatosis ... 
      Valenzuela, Carina; Castillo, Valeska; Ronco Macchiavello, Ana María; Aguirre, Carolina; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Llanos Silva, Miguel (Sociedad Medica de Santiago, 2014)
      The endocannabinoid system (SEC) is an important modulator of several metabolic functions. This system is composed by cannabinoid receptors type 1 and 2 (RCB1 and RCB2), their endogenous ligands, known as endocannabinoids, ...
    • Accuracy of a semi-quantitative ultrasound method to determine liver fat infiltration in early adulthood 
      Ibacache Álvarez, Camila; Correa Burrows, Paulina; Burrows Argote, Raquel; Barrera Acevedo, Gladys; Kim, Elissa; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Jofré, Boris; Blanco, Estela; Gahagan, Sheila; Bunout Barnett, Daniel (MDPI, 2020)
      An inexpensive and simple method to determine non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the abdominal ultrasound, but there are still doubts about its accuracy. We assessed the precision of a semi-quantitative ultrasound ...
    • Admission handgrip strength predicts functional decline in hospitalized patients 
      Olguín, Thiare; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Barrera, Gladys; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (Elsevier Ltd, 2017)
      © 2016 European Society for Clinical Nutrition and MetabolismProblem Up to 35% of hospitalized patients may experience functional decline during or after hospitalization. Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) and handgrip ...
    • Anandamide inhibits endothelin-1 production by human cultured endothelial cells: A new vascular action of ... 
      Ronco Macchiavello, Ana María; Llanos Silva, Miguel; Tamayo, Daniela; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (2007)
      The endogenous cannabinoid receptor agonist anandamide (AEA) exerts vascular effects such as vasodilatation and hypotension. In this study, we determined the effect of AEA on endothelin-1 production by cultured human ...
    • Are we losing homocysteine as a cardiovascular risk factor? 
      Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2005-10)
    • Association Between Functional Measures and Mortality in Older Persons 
      Bites, Ana Celia; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Barrera, Gladys; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Leiva Balich, Laura; Maza Cave, María Pía de la (Elsevier, 2012-06-15)
      Background: Functional limitations may be a mortality risk among older people. The aim of this work is to determine if body composition and strength are risk factors related to mortality in older Chilean people. Methods: ...
    • Associations between socioeconomic status, aging and functionality among older women 
      Barrera Acevedo, María Gladys; Cases, Tania; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Rodríguez, Juan Manuel; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Leiva, Laura (Elsevier, 2017)
      To assess if there is an association between socioeconomic status and quality of life, functional status and markers of aging, we studied 86 women aged 73 7 years, who answered the WHO Qol Bref quality of life survey. Mini ...
    • Bariatric surgery decreases carotid intima-media thickness in obese subjects 
      García, Gonzalo; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Mella, Javiera; Quiroga, Erik; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Cavada Chacón, Gabriel; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (Aula Medica Ediciones, 2013-07)
      Background: Obesity has long been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of substantial weight loss induced by bariatric surgery on carotid intima ...
    • Carotid ultrasound examination as an aging and disability marker 
      Barrera Acevedo, María; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Leiva Balich, Laura; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (Japan Geriatrics Society, 2014)
      Aim: To explore the usefulness of carotid ultrasound examination as a marker of aging and predictor of disability among older people. Methods: Carotid ultrasound, measuring carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) and ...
    • Central obesity and not age increases skeletal muscle lipids, without influencing lean body mass and strength 
      Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Jara, Natalia; Leiva Balich, Laura; Barrera Acevedo, Gladys; Claudio, Silva; Pañella, Loreto; Henríquez, Sandra; Bunout Barnett, Daniel (AULA MEDICA EDICIONES, 2015)
      Background/Aims: To measure skeletal muscle lipid infiltration, its association with insulin resistance (IR) lean mass and function, in Chilean men differing in age and body composition. Our hypothesis was that muscle lipid ...
    • Determinación de los índices glicémicos y de insulina en fórmulas para alimentación enteral en adultos sanos 
      Gattas, Vivien; Barrera Acevedo, María Gladys; Leiva, Laura; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Steenhout, Philippe; Klassen, Petra; Voss, Theresa; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2007-07)
      In acute illnesses, plasma glucose levels are often increased and generally parallel the severity of stress. Hyperglycemia caused by reduced insulin sensitivity and reduced insulin secretion is associated with increased ...
    • Efecto de deficiencia de ácido fólico, vitamina B12 o ambas en la reactividad vascular endotelio dependiente ... 
      Montequin González, María José (Universidad de Chile, 2006)
      En los últimos años se han identificado y estudiado funciones del ácido fólico relacionadas con la salud cardiovascular y el desarrollo de enfermedades tumorales en los individuos. El consumo de esta vitamina produce una ...
    • Efecto del probiótico Saccharomyces boulardii en la prevención de la diarrea asociada con antibióticos en ... 
      Bravo, María Verónica; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Leiva Balich, Laura; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Barrera, Gladys; Maza, Javier de la; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2008-08)
      Background: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea is one of the most common adverse effects of antimicrobials. Any antimicrobial can potentially produce diarrhea but beta-lactamics have a higher risk. Among these, amoxicillin is ...
    • Effect of a nutritional supplementation on bone health in Chilean elderly subjects with femoral osteoporosis 
      Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Barrera Acevedo, María; Leiva Balich, Laura; Gattas, Vivien; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Haschke, Ferdinand; Steenhout, Philippe; Klassen, Petra; Hager, Corinne; Offord, Elizabeth; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (AMER COLLEGE NUTRITION, 2006-06)
      Objective: To study the effects of a special nutritional supplement on bone mineral density and bone turnover markers in Chilean elderly subjects with femoral osteoporosis. Setting: Public primary health care clinics in ...
    • Effect of calorie restriction on energy expenditure in overweight and obese adult women 
      Jiménez Jaime, Teresa; Leiva Balich, Laura; Barrera Acevedo, Gladys; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Henríquez Parada, Sandra; Rodríguez Silva, Juan; Bunout Barnett, Daniel (Aula Médica Ediciones, 2015)
      Energy expenditure (EE) may decrease in subjects on hypocaloric diets, in amounts that exceed body mass loss, favoring weight regain. Objective: to verify if a short-term caloric restriction lowers Resting Energy ...
    • Effect of probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii on prevention of antibioticassociated diarrhea in adult outpatients ... 
      Bravo, María Verónica; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Leiva, Laura; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Barrera, Gladys; De La Maza, Javier; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (2008)
      Background: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea is one of the most common adverse effects of antimicrobials. Any antimicrobial can potentially produce diarrhea but beta-lactamics have a higher risk. Among these, amoxicillin is ...
    • Effects of enalapril or nifedipine on muscle strength or functional capacity in elderly subjects. A double ... 
      Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Barrera, Gladys; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Leiva, Laura; Backhouse, Claudia; Hirsch Birn, Sandra (2009)
      Introduction. The inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme could be useful to avoid sarcopenia in the elderly. Materials and methods. We compared in a prospective double blind trial, the effects of treatment with enalapril ...
    • Effects of two training modalities on body fat and insulin resistance in postmenopausal women 
      Henríquez, Sandra; Monsalves Álvarez, Matías; Jimenez, Teresa; Barrera Acevedo, María Gladys; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Leiva Balich, Laura; Rodríguez, Juan Manuel; Silva, Claudio; Bunout Barnett, Daniel (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2017)
      Our objective was to compare the effects of a low-load circuit resistance training protocol and usual aerobic training in postmenopausal women. Postmenopausal women with at least 1 feature of the metabolic syndrome were ...