Sociodemographic Determinants for the Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Vascular Amputations as Determined with the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire.

Background: To identify the sociodemographic variables independently related to the different dimensions of the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire (PEQ).

Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted, with a sample of 61 Spanish vascular amputees (Valencia, Spain). Included in this study are the results of the PEQ and explanatory-sociodemographic variables, as well as a descriptive and analytic analysis.

Validity and Reliability of Administrative Coded Data for the Identification of Hospital-Acquired Infections: An Updated Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression Analysis.

Objective: To conduct an updated assessment of the validity and reliability of administrative coded data (ACD) in identifying hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

Methods: We systematically searched three libraries for studies on ACD detecting HAIs compared to manual chart review. Meta-analyses were conducted for prosthetic and nonprosthetic surgical site infections (SSIs), Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs), ventilator-associated pneumonias/events (VAPs/VAEs) and non-VAPs/VAEs, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), and central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections (CLABSIs).

Meta-analysis of validity of echogenic intracardiac foci for calculating the risk of Down syndrome in the second trimester of pregnancy.

Echogenic intracardiac foci are a second trimester marker associated with aneuploidy in high-risk populations. The objective of this study is to assess the validity of echogenic intracardiac foci for Down syndrome detection in the second trimester ultrasound scan. A systematic search in major bibliographic databases was carried out (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL).

Spanish multicenter study to estimate the incidence of chronic pancreatitis.

Objective: To estimate the incidence of chronic pancreatitis in Spain as diagnosed with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and to assess the risk factors and complications detected.

Material And Method: A descriptive, observational study of chronic pancreatitis cases diagnosed in Spanish health care centers with an EUS unit. A structured questionnaire was used to evaluate the incidence of the disease (cases identified over 18 months: from January 2011 to June 2012), risk factors, EUS criteria, Rosemont classification, and frequency of local complications.

Cross-cultural validation of the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire in vascular amputees fitted with prostheses in Spain.

Background: The lack of specific prosthetic-related outcome instruments for Spanish amputees must be addressed.

Objective: To elaborate a culturally equivalent version of the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire in the Spanish language.

Study Design: Cross-cultural questionnaire validation.

The management of lactose intolerance among primary care physicians and its correlation with management by gastroenterologists: the SEPD-SEMG national survey.

Introduction And Aims: The understanding of lactose intolerance (LI) is limited in some professional settings. Sociedad Española de Patología Digestiva (SEPD) and Sociedad Española de Medicina General (SEMG) have developed a survey in order to: a) Analyze primary care physicians (PCPs) knowledge and clinical management; and b) to compare results with those of a previous survey of Spanish gastroenterologists (GEs).

Material And Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to SEMG members with 27 items on various issues: Demographics, occupational characteristics, outlook on LI, diagnostic tests, treatment, and follow-up.

A case-control study of post-traumatic endophthalmitis at a Spanish hospital.

Our aim was to identify the potential risk factors for developing post-traumatic endophthalmitis (PTE) and the possible measures of prevention. Retrospective case-control study, with 15 cases of PTE and 2 matched controls. We reviewed the medical records of the cases and their respective controls during the period 1996-2008 at a Spanish Hospital.

Drug consumption and additional risk factors associated with microscopic colitis: Case-control study.

Background: Microscopic colitis has now emerged as a common cause of chronic diarrhoea, but its aetiology remains unknown. Some studies suggest that commonly prescribed drugs and other additional risk factors may be triggers.

Aims: To evaluate the effects of drug intake and other risk factors on microscopic colitis patients.

Comparative effectiveness of ultrasonophoresis and iontophoresis in impingement syndrome: a double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial.

Objective: To estimate the effectiveness of ultrasonophoresis and iontophoresis with sodium diclofenac used in addition to an exercise program for patients with impingement syndrome.

Design: Multicentre, double-blind, placebo randomized controlled trial.

Setting: "Mancha Centro" Outpatient primary care clinic (Spain).

Association between medication and intestinal intussusception in children: a case-crossover study.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the association between the appearance of intussusception in children and medication intake in the immediately preceding period (2-15 days).

Methods: A case-crossover design was used. We selected cases of children admitted with a diagnosis of intussusception (International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, 860) to the major hospitals in the city of Valencia, Spain, from 2006 to 2009.

Reference ranges for the pulsatility index of the fetal aortic isthmus in singleton and twin pregnancies.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to estimate reference ranges for the pulsatility index (PI) of the fetal aortic isthmus in uncomplicated singleton and twin pregnancies during the second half of pregnancy.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional observational study involving 543 healthy fetuses: 361 singleton pregnancies and 182 twin pregnancies between 19 and 36 weeks' gestation. The aortic isthmus PI was measured in 2 sonographic planes: the longitudinal aortic arch view and the 3-vessel and trachea view.

Short-term relationship between hip fracture and weather conditions in two Spanish health areas with different climates.

Objective: To evaluate differences in the short-term relationship between weather conditions and the incidence of hip fracture in people aged 65 and over among two regions of Spain.

Methods: Hip fracture incidence was calculated for the years 2000-2008 for residents of Health Area 14 in Valencian Community (Mediterranean climate) and the "Mancha Centro" Health Area in Castilla-La Mancha (inland climate), Spain. The relationship between hip fracture incidence and weather was analyzed with a case-crossover design and explored in subgroups defined by sex, age, and fracture type.

[Trend in the susceptibility of the most frequent bacterial pathogens isolated at Hospital General La Mancha Centro over 2010-2012 period].

Introduction. Our objective was to determine the trend of the antimicrobial susceptibility of the most common bacterial pathogens isolated in La Mancha Centro Hospital (MCH) between 2010-2012. Material and methods.

Systematic review of the association between climate and hip fractures.

This study aims to systematically review epidemiological studies that evaluate the relationship between meteorology and the incidence of hip fracture (HF). After a search in Scopus, PubMed, and Embase, two independent authors assessed the relevance of studies and extracted data for description. From each study, we extracted the geographic and temporal scope, design, study variables (meteorological and related to HF), statistical analysis, and estimated associations.

Seroprevalence survey of zoonoses in Extremadura, southwestern Spain, 2002-2003.

Our aims were to determine the seroprevalence rates for the most common types of zoonosis among the population of Extremadura (southwestern Spain) and to identify the associated risk factors. We conducted a seroepidemiological survey to collect information on family background and the habits of people residing in Extremadura between 2002 and 2003. Antibodies to Brucella were determined by Rose Bengal staining and a standard tube agglutination test; a titer of 1/80 was considered to be positive.

Association between nutritional screening via the Controlling Nutritional Status index and bone mineral density in chronic liver disease of various etiologies.

Aim: Bone density disorders are prevalent in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD), who commonly present with hepatic osteodystrophy. However, the relationship between nutritional status and bone mineral density (BMD) has been scarcely studied in CLD.

Methods: This single-center, cross-sectional study included outpatients consecutively diagnosed with CLD during a 1.

Impact of changes in antibiotic prophylaxis on postoperative endophthalmitis in a Spanish hospital.

Objective: This study aims to assess whether changes in antibiotic prophylaxis used in cataract surgery in the La Mancha Centro General Hospital, Spain, were associated with a reduced incidence of postoperative endophthalmitis (POE).

Methods: The hospital employed two different antibiotic prophylaxis regimens during two clearly differentiated periods. In the first period (January 2000 to April 2003), subconjunctival injections of gentamicin were used while in the second (May 2003 to December 2008), vancomycin and gentamicin were added to the irrigating solution.

Real-time continuous glucose monitoring or continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, what goes first?: results of a pilot study.

Background: Dual devices allow both continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) and real-time (RT) continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Patients usually start with CSII, adding RT-CGM later (CGM post-CSII). Lack of use of RT-CGM is the main limiting factor of dual device results.

Drug tolerability in assisted reproduction techniques: a longitudinal study.

A longitudinal, observational prospective panel cohort study of 61 patients lasting one year was undertaken. Explanatory variables included sociodemographic factors along with factors related to the underlying pathology as well as the protocol used and the type of treatment received. These variables were analyzed both individually and in combination to account for confounding effects and model interactions.

Lung cancer chemotherapy decisions in older patients: the role of patient preference and interactions with physicians.

Purpose: Lung cancer chemotherapy decisions in patients ≥ 70 years old are complex because of toxicity, comorbidity and the limited data on patient preferences. We examined the relationships between preferences and chemotherapy use in this group of patients.

Methods And Patients: We used a questionnaire describing four hypothetical lung cancer treatment options.

Evolution of symptoms in Ménière's disease.

Objective: To investigate the sequence and correlation of symptoms of Ménière's disease (MD) depending on their order of manifestation.

Methods: Descriptive, longitudinal study of the symptoms in 237 tertiary hospital patients who had been diagnosed with definite MD according to the criteria of the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Patients were followed for 1-31 years.

[Agreement of three keratometers in phakic patients].

Objective: To estimate the agreement between the results obtained from three keratometers in phakic patients without previous crystalline surgery and a healthy control group, taking into account its relationship with variables such as, age, gender and pathology of cataracts.

Method: Descriptive study of the agreement of results between three corneal keratometry techniques in a sample of 56 patients enrolled consecutively in a Department of Ophthalmology. A group of 29 professionals of the Department was included as controls.

Hearing assessment in Menière's disease.

Objectives: To investigate the level of hearing loss and the configuration of the mean audiometric curve over the course of Menière's disease, correcting the data according to patient age.

Study Design: A retrospective study of 3,963 hearing tests.

Methods: Descriptive, longitudinal study of pure-tone audiometries of 237 patients at a tertiary hospital who had been diagnosed with definitive Menière's disease according to the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology criteria.