1,294 results match your criteria: "Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor.[Affiliation]"

Background: The widespread use of online social networks, particularly among the younger demographic, has catalyzed a growing interest in exploring their influence on users' psychological well-being. Instagram (Meta), a visually oriented platform, has garnered significant attention. Prior research has consistently indicated that Instagram usage correlates with heightened levels of perfectionism, body dissatisfaction, and diminished self-esteem.

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Introduction And Objectives: Corticosteroids are among the drugs demonstrating a mortality benefit for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The RECOVERY trial highlighted that dexamethasone reduced 28-day mortality for hospitalized COVID-19 patients requiring either supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. It is noted that approximately 30% of COVID-19 patients, initially presenting with mild symptoms, will advance to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), especially those with detectable laboratory markers of inflammation indicative of disease progression.

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Detecting the association of genetic variants to the response of biological therapy represents an important advance in developing a personalized therapy. The aim of this work was to study the association of polymorphisms with an optimal response to tildrakizumab in patients with psoriasis in a real-life clinical practice. Ninety patients with plaque psoriasis recruited from-Spanish hospitals receiving tildrakizumab for at least 24 weeks were genotyped for 180 polymorphisms.

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DNA Methylation Levels of the ACE2 Promoter Are Not Associated with Post-COVID-19 Symptoms in Individuals Who Had Been Hospitalized Due to COVID-19.

Microorganisms

June 2024

Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP), Sensory Motor Interaction (SMI), Department of Health Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, DK 9220 Aalborg, Denmark.

It is known that SARS-CoV-2 can translocate via membrane ACE2 exopeptidase into the host cells, and thus hypomethylation of ACE2 possibly upregulates its expression, enhancing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. This study investigated if DNA methylation levels of the ACE2 promoter are associated with the development of post-COVID-19 symptomatology in a cohort of COVID-19 survivors who had been previously hospitalized. Non-stimulated saliva samples were obtained from 279 (51.

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Background: The early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed general hospitals in Spain. In response, a dedicated hospital for COVID-19 care, the Hospital de Emergencias Enfermera Isabel Zendal (HEEIZ), was established. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients treated at the specialized HEEIZ with those at conventional general hospitals (CGHs) in Madrid, Spain.

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Genetic study in young patients with chronic kidney disease stage G5 from unknown etiology. The GENSEN study design.

Nefrologia (Engl Ed)

August 2024

RICORS2040, Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain; Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) of non-inherited etiology is one of the main causes of renal replacement therapy in our setting. Previous studies in other territories suggest that hereditary diseases could be one of the potential causes of this pathology, especially in younger patients. The GENSEN study will evaluate the presence of pathogenic genetic variants in subjects who have developed CKD category G5 before the age of 46 years, of non-inherited etiology.

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Aim: To evaluate the impact of aldosterone excess on renal function in individuals with primary aldosteronism and to compare its evolution after surgery or mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) treatment.

Methods: A multicentre, retrospective cohort study of primary aldosteronism patients in follow-up in 36 Spanish tertiary hospitals, who underwent specific treatment for primary aldosteronism (MRA or adrenalectomy).

Results: A total of 789 patients with primary aldosteronism were included, with a median age of 57.

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Introduction: Chronic cluster headache (CCH) is a relatively rare primary headache disorder whose management is often challenging. The prevalence of refractory CCH (rCCH) is unknown. Our aim is to describe the frequency of rCCH within a population of CCH, define the clinical profile of the refractory patients and the treatments they underwent.

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Introduction: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are effective for glycemic control, with many also demonstrating cardiovascular (CV) benefit, in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study aimed to find a consensus on the barriers and strategies for the optimal use of GLP-1 RAs in people with T2D and high CV risk or established cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Spain.

Methods: A two-round Delphi survey (53 questions) was conducted among members of four national scientific societies in Spain, including physicians experienced in the management of people with T2D.

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Background: Lenalidomide is the standard of care for patients who are transfusion dependent with chromosome 5q deletion (del[5q]) myelodysplastic syndromes. In the SintraREV trial, we aimed to investigate whether an early intervention of low lenalidomide doses for 2 years could delay transfusion dependency in patients with anaemia who were not transfusion dependent.

Methods: This randomised, double-blind, phase 3 trial, was conducted at 22 sites (University Hospitals) in Spain, France, and Germany.

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Consensus Statement from the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) Psoriasis Working Group (SWG) and Pediatric Working Group (PWG) on the Management of Pediatric Psoriasis.

Actas Dermosifiliogr

July 2024

Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Germans Trias I Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Barcelona, España.

Justification And Objectives: The Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) Psoriasis and Pediatric Working Groups (PSW and PWG) have developed a set of recommendations for the management of pediatric psoriasis based on the best available evidence and experts' opinion.

Methodology: The methodology of nominal groups was followed, with help from a scoping review. A coordinator was designated, and a group of experts was selected based on their experience and knowledge on the management of psoriasis.

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BackgroundRecent migration trends have shown a notable entry of Latin American asylum seekers to Madrid, Spain.AimTo characterise the profile of asylum-seeking Latin American migrants who are living with HIV in Spain and to outline the barriers they face in accessing HIV treatment.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted between 2022 and 2023 with a 6-month follow-up period.

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Decrease in active hepatitis C infection among people who use drugs in Madrid, Spain, 2017 to 2023: a retrospective study.

Euro Surveill

July 2024

Unidad de Infección e Viral e Inmunidad, Centro Nacional de Microbiología, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.

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  • A study in Madrid, Spain, assessed the trends and risk factors of active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among people who use drugs (PWUD) from 2017 to 2023, involving 2,264 participants and extensive data collection.
  • Results showed a significant decline in active HCV infection rates from 23.4% to 6.0% in the overall study population, with a notable reduction among those who inject drugs (PWID) and non-injectors.
  • The findings indicate successful prevention and treatment efforts in Madrid, particularly benefiting PWID, highlighting the effectiveness of public health initiatives in controlling HCV infection rates.
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  • There is limited real-world data on COVID-19 management in patients with hematologic diseases (HD) during the Omicron variant phase, prompting this study to evaluate clinical outcomes and risk factors.
  • A review of 692 HD patients from December 2021 to May 2023 revealed that a significant portion went untreated, with a low COVID-19 mortality rate, while specific antiviral treatments were linked to varying outcomes based on disease severity.
  • Key findings indicate that older age, certain treatment procedures, and incomplete vaccinations heightened the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, emphasizing the need for complete vaccinations to improve management in this vulnerable population.
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  • The WPAI-UC/CD-Caregiver questionnaires evaluate how ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) affect the work life and daily activities of caregivers in Spain.
  • The study involved translating the questionnaires, getting feedback from experts and families, and validating them using data from 370 patients and their caregivers, ensuring they are effective and quick to complete.
  • Results showed good reliability and validity of the Spanish versions of the questionnaires, making them suitable for use by families of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Background: The coexistence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is uncommon. Data on the impact of HIV on IBD course and its management is scarce.

Aim: To describe the IBD phenotype, therapeutic requirements and prevalence of opportunistic infections (OI) in IBD patients with a coexistent HIV infection.

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Introduction Chagas disease is caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. It is endemic in 21 countries in Central and South America. Spain is the only nonendemic country with the highest number of Chagas disease cases outside the Americas.

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Background: to prove the effectivity of fertility-sparing procedures in early-stage ovarian cancer by assessing pregnancy rates and obstetrical outcomes.

Methods: we performed a retrospective multicenter study among 55 Spanish hospitals, collecting patients from 18 to 40 years old with diagnosis of early-stage ovarian cancer, epithelial (EOC) or non-epithelial (non-EOC), from January 2010 to December 2019. Data on the use of assisted reproductive techniques, pregnancy attempts and obstetrical outcomes were collected.

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Proteomics Analyses of Small Extracellular Vesicles of Aqueous Humor: Identification and Validation of GAS6 and SPP1 as Glaucoma Markers.

Int J Mol Sci

June 2024

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Facultad de Óptica y Optometría, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28037 Madrid, Spain.

Cataracts and glaucoma account for a high percentage of vision loss and blindness worldwide. Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are released into different body fluids, including the eye's aqueous humor. Information about their proteome content and characterization in ocular pathologies is not yet well established.

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  • Doctors are unsure about the best time to start treatment for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) after they start getting worse again.
  • A study looked at two groups, one that started treatment early (when the disease started to show signs) and the other that waited until symptoms got worse.
  • The group that waited showed better treatment results, lasting longer without the disease getting worse compared to the group that started treatment early.
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Genetic Characterization of Kidney Failure of Unknown Etiology in Spain: Findings From the GENSEN Study.

Am J Kidney Dis

December 2024

Nephrology Department, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid; RICORS2040, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid; Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid. Electronic address:

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  • Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDUE) is a leading global cause of kidney failure, and the GENSEN Study aimed to explore its genetic causes through extensive genetic testing on a large patient population.
  • The study involved 818 patients under 45 with advanced CKDUE, discovering pathogenic gene variants in about 25% of them, with type IV collagen genes being the most commonly affected.
  • The research revealed significant previously undiagnosed genetic kidney diseases, suggesting that genomic testing can be a valuable approach in understanding and treating CKDUE.
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