Publications by authors named "Ana Simon-Gozalbo"
Benign familial pemphigus (BFP) is a chronic autosomal dominant dermatosis characterized by the appearance of flaccid blisters which evolve to painful erythematous macerated plaques and erosions in intertriginous areas. While different medical therapies for BFP exist, current treatments are not consistently effective, and symptoms often cause decreased quality of life. We report a case series of three patients with refractory moderate-to severe BFP which have been successfully treated with dupilumab, describing clinical evolution within a follow-up period of 18 months.
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- - Monkeypox (mpox) is a viral infection that can spread through close contact with respiratory secretions and lesions from infected individuals, leading to various symptoms, including skin rashes and fever.
- - A study conducted in Madrid involved analyzing 11 male patients (average age 32) with complications from mpox, noting issues like pharyngitis, penile edema, and genital ulcers.
- - A multidisciplinary care team, including specialists from various fields, was established to enhance diagnosis and treatment for complicated mpox cases, resulting in improved patient management and successful outcomes without any life-threatening situations.
Background: Since May 2022, a new outbreak of monkeypox has been reported in several countries, including Spain. The clinical and epidemiological characteristics of the cases in this outbreak may differ from those in earlier reports.
Objectives: To document the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of cases of monkeypox in the current outbreak.
Cognitive impairment is one of the most frequent and disabling non-motor symptoms in Parkinson disease (PD) and encompasses a continuum from mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI) to dementia (PDD). The risk factors associated with them are not completely elucidated. To characterize the presence and clinical presentation of PD-MCI and PDD in patients with idiopathic PD, examining motor and non-motor features and determining factors associated with cognitive impairment.
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