Concordance of the risk of neonatal respiratory morbidity assessed by quantitative ultrasound lung texture analysis in fetuses of twin pregnancies 

Moreno Espinosa, Ana L.; Hawkins Villarreal, Ameth; Burgos Artizzu, Xavier P.; Coronado Gutiérrez, David; Castelazo, Santiago; Lip-Sosa, Diana L.; Fuenzalida, Javiera; Gallo, Dahiana M.; Peña Ramirez, Tatiana; Zuazagoitia, Paula; Muñoz López, Miriam; Parra Cordero, Mauro; Gratacós Solsona, Eduard; Palacio, Montse (Publication date: 2024-03-06)

To evaluate the concordance of the risk of neonatal respiratory morbidity (NRM) assessed by quantitative ultrasound lung texture analysis (QuantusFLM) between twin fetuses of the same pregnancy. Prospective study conducted ...

Role of the epithelial-mesenchymal transition-related circular RNA, circ-10720, in non-small-cell lung cancer 

Martín, Jara; Castellano, Joan Josep; Marrades Sicart, Ramon Ma.; Canals, Jordi; Viñolas Segarra, Núria; Díaz Sánchez, Tania; Molins López-Rodó, Laureano; Martinez, Daniel; Han, Bing; Moisés, Jorge; He, Yangyi; Monzó Planella, Mariano; Navarro Ponz, Alfons (Publication date: 2022-03-10)

Background: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are non-coding RNAs with a circular structure that have recently emerged as important regulators of tumorogenesis. Recently, several circRNAS, including circ-10720 have been related to ...

Sexual and gynecological health in women with a history of sexual violence: the role of the gynecologist 

Escura Sancho, Sílvia; Anglès Acedo, Sònia; Ribera Torres, Laura; Castelo-Branco Flores, Camil (Publication date: 2022-04-27)

Objectives: Sexual violence is defined as any sexual act, attempt to commit a sexual act or unwanted sexual comment or action which, by means of force or coercion, is directed against a person's sexuality, regardless of ...

CD4 recovery following antiretroviral treatment interruptions in children and adolescents with HIV infection in Europe and Thailand 

Galli, Luisa; Crichton, S.; Buzzoni, C.; Goetghebuer, Tessa; Jourdain, G.; Judd, Ali; Klein, N.; José Mellado, M.; Noguera Julian, Antoni; Kahlert, C.; Spoulou, Vana; Scherpbier, H.; Marques, Laura; Collins, Intira J.; Gibb, Diana M.; González Tomé, Maria Isabel; Warszawski, Josiane; Dollfus, C.; Königs, Christoph; Prata, Filipa; Chiappini, Elena; Naver, Lars; Giaquinto, Carlo; Thorne, Claire; Marczynska, Magdalena; Okhonskaia, Liubov; Borkird, T.; Attavinijtrakarn, P.; Malyuta, Ruslan; Volokha, Alla; Ene, Luminita; Goodall, Ruth (Publication date: 2020-10-05)

Objectives: The aim of the study was to explore factors associated with CD4 percentage (CD4%) reconstitution following treatment interruptions (TIs) of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Methods: Data from paediatric HIV-infected ...

Cardiac and placental mitochondrial characterization in a rabbit model of intrauterine growth restriction 

Guitart Mampel, Mariona; González Tendero, Anna; Niñerola, S.; Morén Núñez, Constanza; Catalán García, Marc; González Casacuberta, Ingrid; Juárez Flores, Diana Luz; Ugarteburu López, Olatz; Matalonga Borrel, Lesley; Cascajo, M. V.; Tort, Frederic; Cortés, A.; Tobías, Ester; Milisenda, José; Grau Junyent, Josep M. (Josep Maria); Crispi Brillas, Fàtima; Gratacós Solsona, Eduard; Garrabou Tornos, Glòria; Cardellach, Francesc (Publication date: 2018-07-12)

BACKGROUND: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with cardiovascular remodeling persisting into adulthood. Mitochondrial bioenergetics, essential for embryonic development and cardiovascular function, are ...

Treatment of vascular access-related steal syndrome by means of juxta-anastomotic vein interposition of a prosthetic graft segment 

Mestres, Gaspar; Fontseré, Néstor; Bofill, Ramón; García Madrid, César; García Ortega, Nicolás; Rojas, Fredy; Barrufet, Marta; Riambau, Vicente (Publication date: 2017-11-30)

Objective: Steal syndrome is a severe complication of vascular access. Our aim is to present the initial results of a simple and effective treatment: the interposition of a prosthetic segment in the juxta-anastomotic vein. ...

Orthotopic kidney transplantation survival and complications: systematic review and meta-analysis 

Castillo Delgado, Carlos Alfredo; García Perdomo, Herney Andrés; Musquera i Felip, Mireia; Alcaraz Asensio, Antonio (Publication date: 2023-07-05)

Purpose: To determine graft and patient survival and adverse events in patients who undergo orthotopic kidney transplantation. Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. We search in Medline, Embase, and ...

Cerebrospinal fluid neopterin as a biomarker of neuroinflammatory diseases. 

Molero Luis, Marta; Casas Alba, Dídac; Orellana, Gabriela; Ormazabal Herrero, Aida; Sierra, Cristina; Oliva, Clara; Valls, Anna; Velasco, Jesus; Launes Montaña, Cristian; Cuadras, Daniel; Pérez Dueñas, Belén; Jordán García, Iolanda; Cambra Lasaosa, Francisco José; Ortigoza Escobar, Juan D.; Muñoz Almagro, Carmen; Garcia-Cazorla, Àngels; Armangué, Thaís; Artuch Iriberri, Rafael (Publication date: 2022-06-15)

The elevation of neopterin in cerebrospinal fuid (CSF) has been reported in several neuroinfammatory disorders. However, it is not expected that neopterin alone can discriminate among diferent neuroinfammatory etiologies. ...

Death and severe morbidity in isolated periviable small-for-gestational-age fetuses 

Meler Barrabés, Eva; Mazarico Gallego, Edurne; Peguero Yus, Anna; Gonzalez, Alba; Martinez, Judit; Boada, David; Vellvé, Kilian; Arca Díaz, Gemma; Gómez Roig, Ma. Dolores; Gratacós Solsona, Eduard; Figueras Retuerta, Francesc (Publication date: 2024-02-08)

Objective: This study aims to predict perinatal death or severe sequelae in isolated small-for-gestational-age fetuses, diagnosed at a periviable gestational age, based on ultrasound and Doppler parameters at diagnosis. ...

Somatostatin and the 'Small-For-Size' Liver 

Hessheimer, Amelia Judith; Martínez de la Maza, Lilia; Adel Al Shwely, Farah; Espinoza, Arlena Sofía; Ausania, Fabio; Fondevila Campo, Constantino (Publication date: 2020-04-29)

"Small-for-size" livers arising in the context of liver resection and transplantation are vulnerable to the effects of increased portal flow in the immediate postoperative period. Increased portal flow is an essential ...

Impact of chorioamnionitis on exhaled nitric oxide and endotracheal aspirate levels of nitrites-nitrates and interleukin-8 in mechanically ventilated preterm neonates. 

Figueras Aloy, José, 1950-; Salvia-Roiges, Ma Dolors; Rodríguez Miguélez, José-Manuel; Miracle Echegoyen, Xavier; Botet Mussons, Francisco; Marín Soria, José L.; Carbonell i Estrany, Xavier (Publication date: 2018-10-15)

OBJECTIVES: To assess the influence of maternal chorioamnionitis on early exhaled nitric oxide (NO) and levels of nitrites-nitrates and interleukin (IL)-8 in endotracheal aspirate fluid in mechanically ventilated preterm ...

Anatomical and molecular analyses of the deltoid muscle in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and modern humans (Homo sapiens): similarities and differences due to the uses of the upper extremity 

Gómez, Mónica; Casado, Aroa; de Diego, Marina; Pastor, Juan Francisco; Potau Ginés, Josep Maria (Publication date: 2022-11-16)

In the deltoid muscles of Pan troglodytes and Homo sapiens, we have analyzed the muscle architecture and the expression of the myosin heavy chain (MHC) isoforms. Our aim was to identify differences between the two species ...

Rheumatoid nodule mimicking an olecranon bursitis as the primary manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis 

Muñoz Mahamud, Ernesto; Marco Molina, Vicente; Combalía Aleu, Andrés (Publication date: 2023-01-27)

Olecranon bursitis is a relatively common condition, being most of the cases idiopathic. Less commonly it is caused by infection, by a systemic inflammatory process or by a crystal-deposition disease such as gout or ...

Causas de desapego a los métodos anticonceptivos 

Barrera Coello, L.; Olvera Rodríguez, V.; Castelo-Branco Flores, Camil; Cancelo Hidalgo, M. J. (Publication date: 2019-07-26)

Existen diversas causas de abandono o desapego al tratamiento en usuarias de métodos anticonceptivos. De forma general, la percepción o asociación de efectos adversos con el método anticonceptivo representa la principal ...

Outcome measures in muscular dystrophy rehabilitation: an ICF content comparison approach to the most commonly used MD scales 

Taranu, Mihaela; Sebio García, Raquel; Milisenda, José; Alejaldre, Aida; Pastor Durán, Xavier; Laxe, Sarah (Publication date: 2025-02-10)

Introduction: Functioning is the reason to be of rehabilitation as it is essential to the lives of people who suffer from a disease. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) can help in ...

Can long non-coding RNAs reveal the hidden code of lung cancer? 

Castellano, Joan Josep; Navarro Ponz, Alfons (Publication date: 2021-04-19)

Postnatal persistence of fetal cardiovascular remodelling associated with assisted reproductivetechnologies: a cohort study 

Valenzuela Alcaraz, Brenda I.; Serafin, Anna M.; Sepúlveda Martínez, Álvaro; Casals Soler, Gemma; Rodríguez López, Mérida; Garcia Otero, Laura; Cruz Lemini, Mónica Cristina; Bijnens, Bart; Sitges Carreño, Marta; Balasch Cortina, Juan; Gratacós Solsona, Eduard; Crispi Brillas, Fàtima (Publication date: 2020-02-04)

OBJECTIVE: To assess the postnatal persistence of fetal cardiovascular remodelling associated with assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in children at 3 years of age. DESIGN: A cohort study of children conceived by ...

Targeted next generation sequencing in patients with inborn errors of metabolism 

Yubero Siles, Dèlia; Brandi, Nuria; Ormazabal Herrero, Aida; Garcia-Cazorla, Àngels; Pérez Dueñas, Belén; Campistol Plana, Jaume; Ribes Rubió, Maria Antònia; Palau Martínez, Francesc; Artuch Iriberri, Rafael; Armstrong i Morón, Judith (Publication date: 2018-02-12)

BACKGROUND: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology has allowed the promotion of genetic diagnosis and are becoming increasingly inexpensive and faster. To evaluate the utility of NGS in the clinical field, a targeted ...

Procalcitonin (PCT) levels for ruling-out bacterial coinfection in ICU patients with influenza: A CHAID decision-tree analysis 

Rodríguez, Alejandro H.; Avilés Jurado, Francesc Xavier; Díaz, Emili; Schuetz, Philipp; Trefler, Sandra I.; Solé Violán, Jordi; Cordero, Lourdes; Vidaur, Loreto; Estella, Ángel; Pozo Laderas, Juan Carlos; Socias, Lorenzo; Vergara, Juan C.; Zaragoza, Rafael; Bonastre, Juan; Guerrero, José Eugenio; Suberviola, Borja; Cillóniz, Catia; Restrepo, Marcos I.; Martín Loeches, Ignacio; SEMICYUC/GETGAG Working Group (Publication date: 2019-11-12)

Objectives: To define which variables upon ICU admission could be related to the presence of coinfection using CHAID (Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detection) analysis. Methods: A secondary analysis from a prospective, ...

Loss of Visceral Fat is Associated with a Reduction in Inflammatory Status in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome 

Castro-Barquero, Sara; Casas Rodríguez, Rosa M.; Rimm, Eric B.; Tresserra i Rimbau, Anna; Romaguera, Dora; Martínez Hernández, José Alfredo; Salas Salvadó, Jordi; Martínez-González, Miguel Ángel, 1957-; Vidal Cortada, Josep; Ruiz Canela, Miguel; Konieczna, Jadwiga; Sacanella Meseguer, Emilio; García Gavilán, Jesús; Fitó Colomer, Montserrat; García Arellano, Ana; Estruch Riba, Ramon (Publication date: 2023-12-12)

Scope: Excessive visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is associated with higher secretion of pro-inflammatory molecules, contributing to systemic inflammation and obesity-related metabolic disturbances. Methods & results: This ...