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Attracting nursing talent to the intensive care unit: A qualitative study on how to create an appealing work environment.

Intensive Crit Care Nurs

January 2025

Departament d'Infermeria Fonamental i Clínica, Faculty of Nursing, Universitat de Barcelona, Carrer de la Feixa Llarga, 08907, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.

Introduction And Objective: The global shortage of nurses who want to work in the intensive care unit (ICU) is alarming, putting at risk quality of care and patient safety. With efforts put into engagement strategies, optimized recruitment programmes are scarce, specifically in the ICU setting. The aim of this study is to describe and explore ICU nurses' opinions on their work motivational factors that influenced the decision to work in the ICU setting.

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Background/aims: X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) is considered one of the most severe forms of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), accounting for 5-15% of all RP cases and primarily affecting males. However, the real-world humanistic impacts of this disease on patients are poorly investigated, especially with respect to burdens faced by patients with varying disease severities.

Methods: EXPLORE XLRP-2 was an exploratory, multicentre, non-interventional study.

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Community-acquired respiratory viral infections (CARV) significantly impact patients with hematological malignancies (HM), leading to high morbidity and mortality. However, large-scale, real-world data on CARV in these patients is limited. This study analyzed data from the EPICOVIDEHA-EPIFLUEHA registry, focusing on patients with HM diagnosed with CARV during the 2023-2024 autumn-winter season.

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Background: The complex aetiology of type 1 diabetes (T1D), characterised by a detrimental cross-talk between the immune system and insulin-producing beta cells, has hindered the development of effective disease-modifying therapies. The discovery that the pharmacological activation of LRH-1/NR5A2 can reverse hyperglycaemia in mouse models of T1D by attenuating the autoimmune attack coupled to beta cell survival/regeneration prompted us to investigate whether immune tolerisation could be translated to individuals with T1D by LRH-1/NR5A2 activation and improve islet survival.

Methods: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated from individuals with and without T1D and derived into various immune cells, including macrophages and dendritic cells.

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Background: The transdiagnostic and network model approaches to psychopathology have emerged as an alternative to taxonomic systems. The main goal was to examine the network structure of the transdiagnostic dimensions of emotional disorders in adolescents with subclinical emotional symptoms. In addition, cross-sectional network analyses were conducted to investigate the relationships between transdiagnostic dimensions, psychopathology, and socio-emotional adjustment.

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Background: Complete mesocolon excision (CME) and D3-lymphadenectomy concepts have gained popularity for the surgical treatment of right colon cancer in comparison to the conventional laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (CLRH). The rationale of CME is to dissect the embryological planes between the mesenteric plane and the parietal fascia to remove the mesentery within a complete envelope of mesenteric fascia and visceral peritoneum that contains lymph nodes, the central vascular ligation, and adequate bowel length to remove involved pericolic lymph nodes in the longitudinal direction, having as the main goal to improve the oncological results. CME with D3-lymphadenectomy is challenge since involves the excision of the lymph adipose tissue covering the medial edge of the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) (trunk of Gillot, TG), and the gastrocolic trunk of Henle (GTH).

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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a clinical syndrome defined by typical sinonasal symptoms persisting for at least 12 weeks. CRS is divided into two distinct phenotypes, CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and without (CRSsNP). The aim of the review is to provide an update on the current knowledge in CRS endotypes.

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Bisphosphonate drug holidays in osteoporosis according to fracture risk profile.

Osteoporos Int

December 2024

Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Clínic, Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

Unlabelled: We analyzed the incidence of fractures and changes in bone mineral density and bone turnover markers in 264 patients who discontinued bisphosphonates. Fractures were recorded in 12.3%.

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Efficacy and safety of antistaphylococcal penicillin or cephazolin-based combinations versus monotherapy for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infective endocarditis: A propensity score analysis of nationwide prospective cohort.

J Infect

December 2024

Infectious Diseases Unit, Internal Medicine Department, University Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain; Research Institute Puerta de Hierro-Segovia de Arana (IDIPHSA), Majadahonda, Spain; Department of Medicine, University Autonoma of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of antistaphylococcal penicillin (ASP) or cephazolin-based combinations versus monotherapy in patients with native-valve infective endocarditis (IE) caused by methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA).

Methods: Post-hoc analysis of a multicentre prospective cohort. We include patients from 2008 to 2022 with definite native-valve, left-side IE due to MSSA treated primarily with ASP/cephazolin.

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Purpose: Laparoscopic intracorporeal rectus aponeuroplasty (LIRA), emerged as a method that combines benefits from minimally invasive and abdominal wall reconstruction with defect closure, restoring the midline without tension by folding the posterior aponeurosis of both abdominal rectus muscles and using intraperitoneal mesh repair. We aimed to perform a systematic review of the existing evidence on LIRA results and potential applications.

Source: A thorough search of Cochrane Central, Scopus, SciELO, LILACS, and PubMed/MEDLINE, focusing on studies that explored LIRA's possible applications and results was performed.

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The prevalence of prenatal tobacco exposure remains high in many countries, particularly in southern Europe. The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of smoking among pregnant women in a southern Spanish city (Seville) and to identify the associated sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics. In a descriptive, cross-sectional study, a random sample of pregnant women who were scheduled to undergo a morphology scan at their public referral hospital in their 20th week of gestation were interviewed in person.

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Introduction: Surgical residency programs are facing ongoing challenges since the pandemic. The Young Member (YM) Task Force of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) has been created to support surgical residents and surgeons under 40, promoting activities that could be useful for young surgeons and to improve networking between members of different countries. This project aimed to explore educational needs among European surgical residents to inform the EAES curriculum for young surgeons.

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Background: Iatrogenic bile duct injuries (BDIs) prevention during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) relies on meticulous anatomical dissections through direct visualization. Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) with indocyanine green (ICG) improves the visualization of extrahepatic biliary structures. Although ICG can be administered either intravenously or intragallbladder, there remains uncertainty regarding the optimal method for different patient populations.

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Relevance of anatomical remnants for revision sinus surgery.

Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis

October 2024

Rhinology Unit, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Dr Fedriani Av 3, 41009 Seville, Spain. Electronic address:

Objectives: Review of the scientific literature dedicated to investigating how residual structures impact surgical outcomes in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients, providing information on the frequency of anatomical remnants after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).

Material And Methods: This review has been reported following the recommendations of the SWiM guideline. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science were searched until April 2024.

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Minimally invasive approach for colonic gallstone ileus.

Cir Esp (Engl Ed)

October 2024

Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain; Unit of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Quirónsalud Sagrado Corazón, Sevilla, Spain.

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  • * A systematic review analyzed 27 studies that looked at the effects of prostaglandin analogue eye drops on ocular surface diseases, finding a connection between these drugs and eye surface damage based on various tests.
  • * The review highlighted the importance of considering alternative medications that might have less impact on eye health and called for a reevaluation of glaucoma treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and care.
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  • The study aimed to assess the likelihood of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in solid-organ transplant (SOT) recipients during the year following their transplant.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 191 SOT patients who had their first CDI episode, finding a 12% recurrence rate and highlighting that severe CDI and metronidazole monotherapy significantly raised this risk.
  • The findings suggest that using metronidazole alone increases the chances of a recurrence, indicating a need for improved treatment strategies to prevent repeated infections in these patients.
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  • The review focuses on the importance of histopathological analysis of tissue samples in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) to enhance understanding and treatment options.
  • It highlights that the severity of CRSwNP correlates with factors like eosinophil levels in nasal polyps, and discusses ongoing debates over biopsy methods and sample locations.
  • A pragmatic checklist has been proposed by a panel of experts to standardize tissue analysis, improve communication among healthcare providers, and help identify CRSwNP subtypes for better-targeted therapies.
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  • Pathogenic variants in the CLDN19 gene lead to Familial Hypomagnesemia with Hypercalciuria and Nephrocalcinosis (FHHNC), which also includes eye-related issues.
  • A 25-year-old woman with FHHNC showed significant renal involvement and various eye problems, including high myopia and atrophic retinal plaques, alongside genetic testing that revealed a specific mutation in the CLDN19 gene.
  • The study suggests that FHHNC is linked to diverse ocular changes, and the described retinal issues in this patient may indicate a more favorable visual outlook than previously documented, highlighting the need for more research in this area.
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Scope: The aim of these guidelines is to provide recommendations for decolonization and perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) in multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria (MDR-GPB) adult carriers before inpatient surgery.

Methods: These European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases/European Committee on Infection Control guidelines were developed following a systematic review of published studies targeting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci, methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococci, and pan-drug-resistant-GPB. Critical outcomes were the occurrence of surgical site infections (SSIs) caused by the colonizing MDR-GPB and SSIs-attributable mortality.

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Corrigendum to "Safety and effectiveness of isavuconazole in real-life non-neu tropenic patients" [International Journal of Infectious Diseases 144 (2024) 107070].

Int J Infect Dis

September 2024

Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona-IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; CIBER Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), ISCIII, Madrid, Spain; Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), c. Casanova, 143, 08036, Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address:

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Inflammation and immune responses are intricately intertwined processes crucial for maintaining homeostasis and combating against pathogens. These processes involve complex signaling pathways, notably the Nuclear Factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B-cells (NF-κB) and Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) pathways, which play crucial roles. Sulforaphane (SFN), a nutraceutic, has emerged as a potential regulator of NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways, exhibiting anti-inflammatory properties.

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We analyzed the effect of implementing a flash glucose monitoring (FGM) technology in a public health care system with universal coverage on the rate of severe hypoglycemia requiring urgent care in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Using a comprehensive regional dataset, we extracted emergency care codes with hypoglycemia in individuals with T1DM who initiated the use of FGM in Andalucia, Spain, from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. Severe hypoglycemia was defined as a confirmed blood glucose <70 mg/dL, which required the urgent dispatch of an emergency medical service (EMS) for onsite management.

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