[Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the 8-item Morisky medication adherence scale (MMAS-8) for oral anticoagulants in the Spanish population].

Aim: The use of oral anticoagulants has increased due to the rising prevalence of auricular fibrillation, a condition that raises the risk of thromboembolic events. These drugs are effective in preventing such events, but their success depends on therapeutic adherence, which requires validated tools for assessment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the suitability of the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 (MMAS-8) questionnaire in its adapted version for the Spanish population.

Sex Differences in Gut Microbiota and Their Relation to Arterial Stiffness (MIVAS Study).

Background: Recent research highlights the potential role of sex-specific variations in cardiovascular disease. The gut microbiome has been shown to differ between the sexes in patients with cardiovascular risk factors.

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to analyze the differences between women and men in the relationship between gut microbiota and measures of arterial stiffness.

Risk factors for mortality among people with diabetes in Spain: The DIMORTES study.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common chronic disease with an increasing global prevalence.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to analyse all-cause mortality and its associated factors in people with DM in Spain.

Methods: We conducted a population-based retrospective study based on the 2011/2012 Spanish National Health Survey and the Spanish national death register, with six years of follow-up.