Publications by authors named "R Asensi-Diez"

Objectives: To evaluate the appropriateness of ceftazidime-avibactam (C-A), ceftolozane-tazobactam (C-T) and ceftaroline prescriptions according to European Medicines Agency (EMA)/Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) approved indications, financed indications in the Spanish health system and hospital Infection Commission (IC) recommendations in a tertiary hospital.

Methods: Observational, descriptive and retrospective study of inpatients aged ≥18 years, who were prescribed the above-mentioned antimicrobials during the period January-December 2020. Variables obtained were demographic (sex and age), pharmacological (antibiotic, use - empiric or targeted, indication) and microbiological (sensitivity testing and antibiotic tested) data.

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Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the HIV population admitted to a tertiary level hospital and analyze hospital admission and mortality causes during hospitalization.

Methods: Observational, retrospective study carried out in a third level Hospital. Inclusion criteria: Patients ≥18 years with a prescription of ART and diagnosis of HIV known or discovered during admission.

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Objective: The efficacy of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) have been demonstrated in randomized controlled trials, however,there is an unmet need for real-world effectiveness data. It is important to gather data regarding potential predictors of treatment failure with (LDV/SOF). Predictors of sustained virologic response (SVR) to all-oral HCV regimens can inform nuanced treatment decisions.

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Objective: The economic evaluation of the drug olaratumab is carried out in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma.

Method: The data were analyzed following the recommendations contained in  the MADRE program of the GENESIS-SEFH report model.

Results: Progression free survival and overall survival results published in the  pivotal clinical trial; Tap, WD.

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Biological medicines nowadays have a great impact, as they offer treatment for  diverse diseases and suppose a high cost for health system. Biosimilar medicines contain a version of an active substance already authorized as an original  biotechnological medicine, whose patent has expired, and they comply with the  guidelines published by the European Medicines Agency. These guidelines, where biosimilarity criteria are established, guarantee comparability between biosimilar product and reference one.

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