Publications by authors named "M Ollero"
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- The study evaluates how the use of transparent capsules in dry powder inhalers influences the amount of medication inhaled by patients with chronic airway diseases.
- Researchers compared the weight of capsules before and after inhalation in 91 patients, finding that transparent capsules resulted in a significant weight decrease (30.1%) compared to opaque ones (8.6%).
- The findings highlight the importance of ensuring patients use proper inhalation techniques to maximize medication delivery.
Background: Pituitary apoplexy (PA) is the paradigm of endocrine and neurosurgical emergency.
Objective: To evaluate the comorbidities, risk factors, clinical presentation, pituitary apoplexy score (PAS) and the outcomes of surgical vs. conservative management of PA in Spain.
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- Rathke's cleft cysts (RCC) are common lesions in the sellar region, often monitored without treatment, but some may require surgery; however, their natural progression and surgery outcomes are still unclear.
- A national study tracked 177 patients with RCC over an average of 67.3 months, with additional data on 88 patients who had surgery, revealing that most cysts remained stable or shrank, while only a small percentage grew significantly.
- Results indicated that conservative management is preferable for asymptomatic RCC, as most patients achieved symptom relief post-surgery, but recurrences can occur later without identifiable predictors.
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) have introduced a significant advancement in cancer management. These compounds are administered orally, and their absorption holds a pivotal role in determining their variable efficacy. They exhibit extensive distribution within the body, binding strongly to both plasma and tissue proteins.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPatterns of Sexualized Drug Use among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV: Insights from a Comprehensive Study-The U-SEX-2 GESIDA 9416 Study.
J Clin Med
November 2023
Background: Sexualized drug use (SDU) has become a public health concern in recent years. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of SDU in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men living with HIV (HIV + GBMSM) in Madrid during 2019/2020 and compare it with data from 2016/2017 in order to detect changes in patterns.
Methods: We analyzed the frequency of SDU in a sample of HIV + GBMSM attending HIV clinics, who participated in an anonymous online survey regarding sexual behavior and recreational drug use.