Publications by authors named "J Vicens Torregrosa"
Fracture risk assessment in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been included in the CKD-MBD ("Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorders") complex in international and national nephrology guidelines, suggesting for the first time the assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) if the results can influence therapeutic decision-making. However, there is very little information on actual clinical practice in this population. The main objective of the ERCOS (ERC-Osteoporosis) study is to describe the profile of patients with CKD G3-5D with osteoporosis (OP) and/or fragility fractures treated in specialized nephrology, rheumatology and internal medicine clinics in Spain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The pretransplant diagnosis of liver malignancies in nodular cirrhotic livers remains a diagnostic challenge despite current advances. Although the prognostic impact of incidental hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCC) in liver transplant recipients is well documented, there are no data on the impact in simultaneous liver kidney transplant (LKT) recipients.
Methods: This is a single-center observational, retrospective study of all LKT performed from May 1993 to April 2022.
Background: The age of patients referred for kidney transplantation has increased progressively. However, the precise influence of age on transplant outcomes is controversial.
Methods: Etrospective study in which graft and recipient survival were assessed in a cohort of ≥75 years old kidney recipients and compared with a contemporary younger one aged 60-65 years through a propensity score analysis.
Background: There are currently no models for the transition of patients with metabolic bone diseases (MBDs) from paediatric to adult care. The aim of this project was to analyse information on the experience of physicians in the transition of these patients in Spain, and to draw up consensus recommendations with the specialists involved in their treatment and follow-up.
Methods: The project was carried out by a group of experts in MBDs and included a systematic review of the literature for the identification of critical points in the transition process.
Article Synopsis
- Proper management of phosphorus levels is crucial for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), as high levels increase mortality risk.
- A survey conducted during "Phosphorus Week" revealed insights from Spanish nephrologists regarding phosphorus control in CKD and renal replacement therapies.
- The findings showed varying success rates in achieving target phosphorus levels, with kidney transplant patients faring best, but significant improvements are still needed for patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.