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Resting state electroencephalography (EEG) has proved useful in studying electrophysiological changes in neurodegenerative diseases. In many neuropathologies, microstate analysis of the eyes-closed (EC) scalp EEG is a robust and highly reproducible technique for assessing topological changes with high temporal resolution. However, scalp EEG microstate maps tend to underestimate the non-occipital or non-alpha-band networks, which can also be used to detect neuropathological changes.

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Moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating disease that often requires biological therapy. Despite the effectiveness of approved doses, some patients experience partial or loss of response over time, leading to the need for dose intensification. This retrospective multicentre study aimed to identify predictors of biological therapy intensification in HS patients.

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Leishmaniasis in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A National Multicenter Study of GETECCU.

United European Gastroenterol J

January 2025

Gastroenterology Department, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Hospital General Universitario Dr Balmis de Alicante, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante (ISABIAL), Madrid, Spain.

Background: Leishmaniasis (LI) is a vector-borne illness caused by a protozoan of the genus Leishmania. Data on the features of LI in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are scarce.

Aim: To describe the characteristics of patients with IBD who present with leishmaniasis, infection outcomes and the risk factors associated with developing visceral leishmaniasis (VL).

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Introduction: The Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery created a registry for hospitalised patients with COVID-19 and the different types of respiratory support used (RECOVID). Objectives. To describe the profile of hospitalised patients with COVID-19, comorbidities, respiratory support treatments and setting.

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  • Paediatric acute bronchiolitis is typically seasonal, occurring from October to April in the northern hemisphere, but COVID-19 preventive measures led to a decrease in cases during the 2020-21 season.
  • A study involving 6,334 infants in Spain examined the epidemiological changes in acute bronchiolitis cases before, during, and after COVID-19 interventions from September 2021 to August 2023.
  • The findings revealed unexpected out-of-season peaks in bronchiolitis cases in the summers of 2021 and 2022, along with significant increases in hospitalization metrics in 2022-2023 compared to prior seasons.
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  • - A study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of dupilumab for treating bullous pemphigoid in elderly patients, with a focus on those who typically have other health issues that make standard treatments unsuitable.
  • - The results showed that 53.4% of patients achieved complete remission within 4 weeks and 95.7% by week 52, with a significant reduction in itchiness and a dramatic decrease in the need for corticosteroids.
  • - The treatment was found to be safe, with most adverse events being mild, and factors like shorter disease duration and exclusive skin involvement were linked to better treatment responses.
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In esophagogastric surgery, the appearance of an anastomotic leak is the most feared complication. Early diagnosis is important for optimal management and successful resolution. For this reason, different studies have investigated the value of the use of markers to predict possible postoperative complications.

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Objectives: This study was aimed at analyzing the efficacy on the improvement of the visual function of a dichoptic online cloud-based platform for the treatment of amblyopia in anisometropic children.

Methods: A quasi-experimental (pretest-post-test) study was conducted in 23 subjects with ages from 5 to 15 years old with anisometropic amblyopia combined with additional presence (2 subjects) or not (21 subjects) of microtropia. A total of 30 home-based training sessions of 30 min per session with Bynocs platform were prescribed for 6 weeks.

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The rate of six-month-old infants exclusively breastfed in Spain remains below the recommended rate. This study aimed to explore in detail the evolution of feeding during the first six months of life of a group of newborns, as well as to identify the reasons reported by the mothers for feeding change. A secondary analysis of two prospective longitudinal observational studies was conducted.

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Background: Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is defined as the failure of at least two antidepressants in adequate doses and timing during a major depressive episode. Esketamine intranasal (ESK-IN) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of TRD in combination with other antidepressants.

Aims: To assess the effectiveness and tolerability of a sample of TRD patients who received treatment with ESK-IN as part of the compassionate use program.

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Ovarian cancer (OC) is the leading cause of death in women with gynecological cancers. Its diagnosis is more likely in advanced ages, with the older population being the most seen in consultations. Poly(ADP-ribose) inhibitors (PARPi) have changed OC clinical practice and evolution, showing great benefit.

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There is no international consensus on the definition of the type of oncological resection that corresponds to each of the colectomies existing in the current literature. The objective is to define for each colectomy described in the literature: embryological dissection plane, vascular pedicles in which to perform central ligation, the extent of the colectomy, and the need for resection of the greater momentum. A consensus of experts is carried out through the Delphi methodology through two rounds from the Coloproctology Section of the Spanish Association of Surgeons.

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Introduction: Complete revascularization (CR) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease (MVD), is associated with a reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). However, there is uncertainty about whether nonculprit-lesion revascularization should be performed, during index hospitalization or delayed, especially regarding health care resources utilization. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of in-hospital nonculprit-lesion revascularization vs.

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  • The text discusses a clinical case of acute calcareous corneal degeneration that occurred in a patient suffering from chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a common complication after bone marrow transplants.
  • cGVHD affects 50-70% of bone marrow transplant patients and is commonly associated with dry eye issues, specifically keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS).
  • The paper highlights the rarity of acute calcareous corneal degeneration cases and its potential link to chronic ocular inflammation in individuals with cGVHD.
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Textbook outcome in patients with biliary duct injury during cholecystectomy.

J Gastrointest Surg

May 2024

Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Virgen de la Arrixaca Clinic and University Hospital, Murcian Institute of Biosanitary Research (IMIB), Murcia, Spain.

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  • * Data from 808 patients were analyzed, revealing that 46.9% achieved TO, with significantly lower overall complications (11.9% vs. 86%) compared to those who did not achieve TO, leading to increased major complications and mortality rates.
  • * Factors enhancing the likelihood of achieving TO include treatment at specialized centers, initial surgery transfer, and conservative or surgical management, highlighting the importance of effective perioperative care in managing BDI.
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Purpose: To describe a rare case of acquired enophthalmos in a patient with idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease after treatment with systemic corticosteroids.

Observations: Orbital socket contracture produces a non-traumatic enophthalmos and is most frequently reported as a consequence of orbital trauma or metastatic fibrosis. A previously healthy 64-year-old male presented with 3-month history of binocular diplopia and left proptosis, hypoglobus, supraduction deficit, and compressive neuropathy.

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Introduction: Rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy (RCCT) involves calcific deposits in the rotator cuff. Non-surgical interventions such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and ultrasound-guided percutaneous irrigation of calcific tendinopathy (US-PICT) are recommended for its early management. Exercise therapy (ET) has shown to be an effective intervention for people with rotator cuff tendinopathy, but it has not been formally tested in RCCT.

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Objective: To assess the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) in reducing pain and anxiety associated with scheduled blood draws.

Material And Methods: We conducted multicentre randomized clinical trial in both primary care and hospital settings. The study included children aged 7-12 years undergoing blood extraction procedures between March and October 2022.

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Background: Paliperidone palmitate 6-monthly (PP6M) is the first long-acting antipsychotic injectable (LAI) to allow for only two medication administrations per year, though there is presently limited insight into its effectiveness and potential added value in real clinical practice conditions.

Objectives: To present our ongoing study and draw its preliminary data on patient characteristics initiating PP6M and adherence during the first year of treatment.

Methods: The paliperidone 2 per year (P2Y) study is a 4-year, multicentre, prospective mirror-image pragmatic study taking place at over 20 different sites in Europe.

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