Publications by authors named "B Munoz"
In atopic dermatitis (AD), the real-world impact of achieving itch and skin lesion treatment targets compared to partial improvement remains unclear. We assessed the relationship between itch relief (reduction in Worst Itch Numeric Rating Scale [WI-NRS]) and skin clearance (Investigator Global Assessment [IGA] 0/1) with other patient-reported outcomes. Using TARGET-DERM AD registry data on adults receiving standard-of-care treatment, we described and modeled the relationship of itch severity (Worst Itch Numeric Rating Scale [WI-NRS]) and skin lesion severity (IGA) outcomes with patient-reported (quality of life ([DLQI)], AD severity [(POEM]), sleep ([Sleep-NRS]), and skin pain [(Pain-NRS]).
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- Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) significantly affects patients' quality of life, and advanced systemic therapeutics (AST) like dupilumab and upadacitinib are available but underutilized.
- A study of 3,076 patients in the U.S. found that 436 were eligible for AST treatment, and factors like private insurance and disease severity influenced their treatment initiation.
- Despite the availability of AST, many patients—47% of adolescents and 58% of adults—remain untreated, highlighting a need for greater advocacy and accessibility for those with severe AD.
Importance: Recent evolutions in clinical care and remote monitoring suggest that some acute illnesses no longer require intravenous therapy and inpatient hospitalization.
Objective: To describe outcomes of patients receiving care in a new, outpatient, virtual, home-based acute care model called Safer@Home.
Design, Setting, And Participants: This retrospective cohort analysis, conducted from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, included 2466 patients treated at a safety net hospital in Los Angeles County for 10 core illnesses and 24 other acute illnesses for which patients are commonly hospitalized.
Introduction: The type of admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) influences the prognosis of patients with severe pneumonia and, in the case of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, this is still unexplored. The objective of this study was to determine the differences between early and late ICU admission.
Methodology: A retrospective cohort study of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia at two high-complexity hospitals in Colombia.
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- The study aimed to compare running performance in soccer by analyzing two types of games: possession games (no specific roles) and positional games (specific roles) among 25 professional players.
- Results showed that positional games resulted in less overall distance, peak speed, and player load compared to possession games, but positional games had higher values for acceleration and deceleration metrics.
- Additionally, larger pitch sizes in positional games led to better performance metrics than smaller or medium sizes, indicating that the dimensions of the game significantly affect player load and training outcomes.