Publications by authors named "B Rodriguez-de-Castro"

Objective: To estimate the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and the safety of natalizumab administration in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

Methods: A descriptive retrospective observational study including all patients with RRMS treated with natalizumab followed-up after 10 years.The likelihood of developing PML was estimated based on three risk factors: anti-John Cunningham virus antibody index, previous immunosuppressive therapy, and duration of treatment.

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Objectives: To assess patient satisfaction after pharmacy-mediated replacement of the originator etanercept prefilled syringe with its biosimilar prefilled pen.

Methods: Prospective observational study from March to May 2018, to assess satisfaction with the new drug dispensed. Patients were asked to answer a paper questionnaire with three questions: pain at injection site, ease of administration, and overall patient satisfaction with the change, rated on a scale from 1 (not satisfied) to 5 (extremely satisfied).

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Objective: Evaluation of the effectiveness of a standard dose of cefalozin 2 grams for surgical site infection (SSI) prevention in obese patients compared to non-obese patients. There is no still controversy surrounding which is the best dosage of this antibiotic in obese patients for surgical prophylaxis.

Methods: Retrospective review of men who received prophylactic cefazolin between January 1st, 2019 and June 30th, 2019 in a traumatology department of a university hospital.

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Introduction: Nivolumab is a fully human programmed death control immune point 1 immune checkpoint inhibitor antibody which promotes antitumor immunity. Cutaneous toxicity associated with nivolumab, immune system related, could be linked to a more durable response in patients with squamous cell lung cancer.

Case Report: We present the case of a 62-year-old male diagnosed with metastatic squamous cell lung cancer, who was treated with nivolumab after cytotoxic chemotherapy.

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