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Real-time surgical navigation systems (dynamic computer-aided surgery, d-CAIS) and static guided surgery (static computer-aided surgery, s-CAIS) have been shown to enhance the accuracy of zygomatic implant (ZI) placement. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate and compare the accuracy and risk of complications associated with d-CAIS and s-CAIS in ZI placement. A systematic review of published studies involving more than 4 patients was conducted to assess and compare the accuracy of d-CAIS and s-CAIS in zygomatic implant placement.

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Clinical Implications of Functional Imaging in the Assessment of Bronchiectasis-Associated Sarcopenia.

Arch Bronconeumol

December 2024

Pulmonology Department-Muscle Wasting and Cachexia in Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Lung Cancer Research Group, IMIM-Hospital del Mar, Parc de Salut Mar, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), Dr. Aiguader, 88, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Monforte de Lemos, 5, E-28029 Madrid, Spain. Electronic address:

Introduction: Bronchiectasis is a complex lung disease with poorly studied systemic manifestations. Patients with bronchiectasis-associated sarcopenia exhibit a specific differential profile of functional muscle phenotype (vastus lateralis, VL), which may be analyzed using imaging (ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, MRI).

Methods: Ultrasound and MRI were used to explore functional imaging parameters in quadriceps of 20 patients with stable bronchiectasis and 10 healthy controls.

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Background: The prevalence of mental health disorders in children, teens, and young adults is rising at an alarming rate. This study aims to explore time trends in the incidence of mental disorders among young people in Catalonia, Spain from 2008 to 2022, focusing on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and from the perspective of social inequities.

Methods: A cohort study using primary care records from the SIDIAP database was conducted.

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Efficacy and safety of osteoporosis treatment in older adults. Approach for the secondary prevention of fractures in older populations. A proposal by SEFRAOS.

Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol

December 2024

Orthopaedic and Trauma Department, Clinic University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain; Surgery Department, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain.

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of the microarchitecture, resulting in bone fragility and risk of fractures. As the life expectancy of the population increases, fragility fractures are expected to become more common. Indeed, the incidence rate for major fracture (hip, vertebra, pelvis, etc.

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Background And Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) on different nutritional outcomes.

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis for a "routinely collected data bank" in a multicenter cohort, conducted on consecutive malnourished or at-risk of malnutrition patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis who underwent IDPN with a three-in-one parenteral nutrition formula for a period ≥ 2 weeks. The primary endpoint was the mean change in the malnutrition inflammation score (MIS) score between baseline and the last follow-up visit on IDPN.

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The TNM classification of lung cancer-a historic perspective.

J Thorac Dis

November 2024

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa, University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain.

Developed by Pierre F. Denoix in the mid-20th century as a clinical classification of anatomic tumour extent, the tumour, node, and metastasis (TNM) classification was adopted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). The first lung cancer classification was published as a brochure in 1966 by the UICC, and 2 years later, the UICC published the first edition of the , which was followed 9 years later by the first edition of the .

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Background: Emerging evidence suggests a potential association between "leaky gut syndrome" and low-grade systemic inflammation in individuals with psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia. Gut dysbiosis could increase intestinal permeability, allowing the passage of toxins and bacteria into the systemic circulation, subsequently triggering immune-reactive responses. This study delves into understanding the relationship between plasma markers of intestinal permeability and symptom severity in schizophrenia.

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Objective: The study aimed to assess the opinion of pathologists and thoracic surgeons of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) regarding application and interpretation of the residual tumor (R) classification for lung cancer.

Methods: Based on their membership-profile a total of n=623 pathologists and thoracic surgeons were identified and contacted by email with a cover letter and a link to an online survey. The questionnaire consisted of 12 questions about various aspects on application and interpretation of the R classification for lung cancer.

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Introduction: The practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) exhibits variability across various domains, both between regions, and between centers within the same region. The ECT Working Group of the Catalan Society of Psychiatry conducted a comprehensive survey in Catalonia, Spain, to assess the current status of those variables essential in the clinical practice of ECT.

Materials And Methods: The survey comprised 50 items, including various question types such as multiple-choice, numerical response, and open-ended questions.

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Objectives: To assess the performance of mean uterine artery pulsatility index (UtA-PI) at 18-22 and 24-28 weeks of gestation in the prediction of pre-eclampsia (PE) and small-for-gestational age (SGA), and its role in reassessing the risk of PE and SGA in pregnancies screened for PE in the first trimester.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational cohort study of 4464 women with singleton pregnancy screened routinely for PE in the first trimester, using the Gaussian algorithm, from March 2019 to May 2021, and who underwent UtA-PI assessment at 18-22 gestational weeks. Women were categorized as low risk or high risk based on the risk index obtained after first-trimester screening for PE.

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Trends and Outcomes in Pituitary Apoplexy Management: A Spanish Observational Multicenter Study.

Neurosurgery

December 2024

Endocrinology & Nutrition Service, Germans Trias Hospital Research Institute, Badalona, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras U747, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

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Purpose: To address the educational gaps and support needs of patients with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) following rectal cancer surgery. The LARSCAT project aimed to develop comprehensive resources to better inform patients and enhance their quality of life.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted between November 2022 and March 2023.

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X-chromosome-wide association study for Alzheimer's disease.

Mol Psychiatry

December 2024

Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, LabEx DISTALZ - U1167-RID-AGE Facteurs de Risque et Déterminants Moléculaires des Maladies Liées au Vieillissement, Lille, France.

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  • A study was conducted to investigate the X-chromosome's role in Alzheimer's Disease (AD), which had been overlooked in previous genome-wide association studies.
  • The research included 115,841 AD cases and 613,671 controls, considering different X-chromosome inactivation (XCI) states in females.
  • While no strong genetic risk factors for AD were found on the X-chromosome, seven significant loci were identified, suggesting areas for future research.
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Aim: To compare glycemic control and maternal-fetal outcomes of women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) using Minimed™ 780G (MM780G) with those women using Minimed™ 640G (MM640G) since before pregnancy.

Methods: Multicenter prospective cohort study of pregnant women with T1D in Spain. We evaluated HbA1c, time spent within (TIRp), below (TBRp) and above (TARp) the pregnancy-specific glucose range 3.

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Therefore, it is essential to understand their relationship and prevalence in different diseases that may present specific risk factors for them. The objective of this document is to analyze the specific prevalence of CVD in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), describing the presence of classical and non-classical cardiovascular risk factors in these patients.

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  • This study examines the use of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) for restaging non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after initial treatment, validated by a separate procedure called video-assisted mediastinoscopic lymphadenectomy (VAMLA).* -
  • A retrospective analysis of patients showed that EBUS-TBNA has a moderate sensitivity (63.1%) but excellent specificity (100%) for identifying mediastinal disease, while VAMLA confirmed a 100% accuracy when follow-up was needed after a negative EBUS-TBNA result.* -
  • The findings suggest EBUS-TBNA should be the first choice for invasive rest
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Ceftaroline for bloodstream infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a multicentre retrospective cohort study.

Clin Microbiol Infect

November 2024

Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias, CIBERES, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of ceftaroline vs. vancomycin or daptomycin in the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections (BSIs) (MRSA-BSIs).

Methods: This multicentre retrospective study conducted in 15 Spanish hospitals included data from the first MRSA-BSIs of adult patients between January 2019 and December 2022.

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  • Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder marked by varying symptoms and significant chromosome fragility, leading to severe health issues like cancer and bone marrow failure.
  • The Spanish Registry of Patients with FA gathered data from 227 patients over 30 years, revealing an 86% cumulative cancer incidence by age 50, with outcomes differing based on chromosome fragility and specific gene mutations.
  • Findings suggest that patients with mutations allowing some protein function (genetic hypomorphism) tend to have better health outcomes, indicating potential for new therapies that could enhance mutant FA protein function to improve patient prognosis.
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Background: The reconstruction of surgical defects in high-tension anatomical regions is challenging due to the ischemia and subsequent necrosis associated with tension closure. Research on new flaps capable of closing these defects exerting less tension would be a tremendous advancement in dermatological surgery.

Patients And Methods: We conducted a multicenter, retrospective study that used 2 new flaps-the bishop and the sigma ones-to repair surgical defects in high-tension regions such as the scalp, lower extremities, and the nasal pyramid.

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