[Markers of thrombophilia in patients with retinal vein thrombosis].

Background: Thrombophilia is an alteration of hemostasis that increases the risk to venous or arterial thrombosis. This condition may be the underlying cause of retinal vein thrombosis.

Aim: To study the presence of thrombophilia in patients with retinal vein thrombosis.

[Periodontal health status in patients with diabetes mellitus type 1, from 18 to 30 years-old, from Santiago de Chile].

Background: The prevalence of periodontal diseases, gingivitis and periodontitis, is higher in diabetic patients and can have severe functional and esthetic consequences early in their lives.

Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of periodontal disease in type 1 diabetics, aged between 18 and 30 years old, living in Santiago de Chile.

Subjects And Methods: One hundred male and female type 1 diabetics were examined.