Publications by authors named "C De Diego"
Article Synopsis
- Airborne toxins from volcanic eruptions can negatively impact respiratory health, which is highlighted in the ASHES study focused on the 2021 eruption in La Palma, Spain.
- The study categorized 474 healthy adults into three exposure groups and analyzed respiratory symptoms and lung function through various tests during and after the eruption.
- Results showed higher exposure correlated with increased respiratory symptoms and a tendency toward lung function impairment, marking a significant link between volcanic exposure and health outcomes.
Background: Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have repeatedly been related to COVID-19 severity and mortality. However, there is no consensus on their quantification, and there are scarce data on their evolution during the disease. We studied circulating NET markers in patients with COVID-19 throughout their hospitalization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Severe COVID-19 entails a dysregulated immune response, most likely inflammation related to a lack of virus control. A better understanding of immune toxicity, immunosuppression balance, and COVID-19 assessments could help determine whether different clinical presentations are driven by specific types of immune responses. The progression of the immune response and tissular damage could predict outcomes and may help in the management of patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Volcanic eruptions emit gases and particulate matter into the atmosphere which, if inhaled, can have an impact on health. The eruption of the volcano situated in the Cumbre Vieja Nature Reserve (La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain) affords a unique opportunity to study the effect of such a phenomenon on health. The aim of the proposed study is to assess the short-, medium- and long-term respiratory health effects of exposure to volcanic emissions from the eruption in three different population groups.
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