Classic fever of unknown origin: analysis of a cohort of 87 patients according to the definition with qualitative study criterion.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of fever of unknown origin (FUO) according to the definition with qualitative study criterion and of patients without diagnosis.

Materials And Methods: Prospective observational study performed from 2009 to 2017 of all patients who were diagnosed with FUO according to the extended definition with qualitative study criterion. Demographic, clinical, diagnostic and evolving variables were evaluated.

Isolated involuntary weight loss: Epidemiology and predictive factors of malignancy.

Background And Objectives: The aims of the study were to analyse the epidemiology, prognostic and predictive factors of malignant disease on isolated involuntary weight loss (IIWL) and to know the effectiveness of the quick diagnosis unit in the evaluation of the process.

Material And Methods: Prospective observational study realised from 2006 to 2015 of all patients who were evaluated with IIWL in the quick diagnosis unit. Demographic, clinical, diagnostic and evolutive variables were analysed.

[Prosthetic joint infection: a prospective study in five Catalonian hospitals].

Background: Prosthetic joint infections are a cause of increasing morbidity and medical expenditure.

Objectives: To determine the incidence and the clinical and the epidemiological characteristics of knee and hip prosthetic infections (PI) in patients undergoing elective surgery in five Catalonian hospitals. To determine the predictive factors of PI.