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Feeding and eating disorders (FEDs) are a heterogeneous grouping of disorders at the mind-body interface, with typical onset from childhood into emerging adulthood. They occur along a spectrum of disordered eating and compensatory weight management behaviors, and from low to high body weight. Psychiatric comorbidities are the norm.

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: Biallelic pathogenic variants in the gene are typically associated with severe, early-onset inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) in both syndromic and non-syndromic forms. This study explores the phenotypic variability of non-syndromic IRDs associated with variants, focusing on two siblings with biallelic variants, one of whom exhibits a remarkably mild phenotype, thereby expanding the clinical spectrum. : Whole-exome sequencing (WES) and mRNA analysis were performed to identify and characterize variants in the siblings.

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  • Respiratory diseases and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) often share common risk factors, like aging and smoking, and their relationship can impact the prognosis of each condition.
  • The interactions between these diseases involve shared mechanisms such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and microvascular dysfunction, which can exacerbate both respiratory and cardiovascular issues.
  • Understanding the coexistence of these diseases is crucial for adjusting treatment plans and improving overall patient outcomes.
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Purpose: The course of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease is typically assessed qualitatively using indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) and enhanced-depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT). However, a quantitative approach could improve accuracy and objectivity. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical value of the automated measurement capabilities of swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) to measure choroidal thickness (quantitative approach) in chronic VKH.

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  • This study compared treatment outcomes in anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) based on different severity indicators from DSM-5 and ICD-11 among 628 female participants seeking treatment.
  • Results indicated significant differences in treatment outcomes for ICD-11 severity groups, particularly showing that participants with 'dangerously low BMI' had worse outcomes than those with 'significantly low BMI'.
  • The findings highlight the limitations of relying on a single severity measure and call for more comprehensive assessments and future research to evaluate the effectiveness of these indicators in relation to biological and psychological factors.
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  • Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are complex and diverse conditions that affect both children and adults, with limited treatment options and a challenging diagnosis process often requiring invasive techniques.
  • The RARE-ILD initiative is a collaborative effort by experts to develop innovative non-invasive diagnostic methods and biomarkers, leveraging artificial intelligence for improved data analysis and understanding of ILDs across different ages.
  • The eurILDreg project collects extensive patient data using various assessments and technology, with an aim to enhance research, improve patient care, and potentially revolutionize the management of ILDs for up to 4,000 patients and 100,000 biospecimens.
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The challenge of therapeutic options for patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis.

Lancet Respir Med

December 2024

Interstitial Lung Disease Unit, Respiratory Department, University Hospital of Bellvitge, Biomedical Research Institute of Bellvitge, CIBERES, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address:

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HyperChildNET COST Action CA19115: report of the task force.

Blood Press

December 2024

Medical Faculty Heidelberg, Center for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.

Despite dramatic medical advances over the last few decades, cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death globally. High BP is clearly established, but modifiable, risk factor for early disability and death. Although most of the adverse outcomes occur in adulthood it has become clear that high BP is a life course problem that can become evident in early life however, relatively little attention has been paid to the problem of high BP in children and adolescents.

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  • This study aimed to analyze the relationships between emotional regulation difficulties and eating disorders (EDs) symptoms in college students, identifying them as a high-risk group.
  • Researchers used a network analysis with 294 college students to understand how various psychological factors (like self-compassion and mindfulness) interact concerning eating psychopathology.
  • Findings revealed that disordered eating symptoms were closely linked to interoceptive awareness, with self-compassion being critical for emotional regulation, suggesting that improving these areas could help prevent EDs in at-risk students.
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Pneumomediastinum as an Early Manifestation in Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome.

Arch Bronconeumol

January 2025

Unidad de Intersticio Pulmonar, Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Insituto de Investigación Biomédica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), Universidad de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Spain.

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Objective: Despite an increase in eating disorder (ED) cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are limited longitudinal studies exploring treatment outcomes. The aims of the present study were: (1) to compare the clinical features of patients with EDs whose onset was during the COVID-19 lockdown (pandemic cohort) against patients with EDs whose onset was prior to the pandemic (pre-pandemic cohort) and, (2) to compare therapy responses between the cohorts.

Method: The sample consisted of 115 adult women with an ED.

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Background: Abrocitinib, a selective JAK 1 inhibitor, was recently approved in Europe. Despite its approval, real-world data on its efficacy and safety in treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) remains limited.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the short-term effectiveness and safety of abrocitinib in a real-life setting for patients with moderate-to-severe AD.

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  • This systematic review with meta-analysis investigates how food addiction (FA) affects weight loss intervention outcomes in individuals who are overweight or obese.
  • It examines 25 studies involving over 4,900 participants, focusing on the relationship between FA, as measured by the Yale Food Addiction Scale, and weight loss success.
  • The findings suggest that while FA presence may not significantly impact weight loss overall, its effects are more pronounced in behavioral interventions and among diverse ethnic groups, indicating a need for further research on the interaction between FA and mental health or environmental factors.
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Objective: Long-term recovery rates following eating disorders (EDs) treatment remain low. This might be partly due to a lack of agreement between key stakeholder groups, including people with lived experience, carers, clinicians, and researchers, regarding optimal therapeutic targets and strategies. We aimed to reach a consensus across these diverse groups on the most valued treatment targets and strategies for fostering ED recovery.

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Maladaptive eating behaviors and health-related quality of life in Spanish children.

Appetite

December 2024

CIBER Fisiopatología Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERobn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group, Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address:

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  • * A study involving 690 boys and 681 girls aged 8-10 from Catalonia aimed to explore the effects of external, emotional, and restrained eating on HRQoL over a follow-up period of about 14.65 months.
  • * The findings revealed that both external and emotional eating behaviors negatively impacted HRQoL at follow-up, with a composite score of maladaptive eating showing a stronger negative association than individual behaviors.
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Recurrent peritonsillar abscess in adults: Incidence and risk factors in a prospective longitudinal cohort.

Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp (Engl Ed)

November 2024

Otorhinolaryngology Department, University Hospital of Bellvitge, Carrer de la Feixa Llarga, s/n, 08907 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.

Objective: The incidence of recurrent peritonsillar abscess (7.4-22%) was estimated in retrospective studies. The aim of this prospective study was to estimate the cumulative incidence of recurrent peritonsillar abscess and related risk factors.

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The impact of sex in the effectiveness of functional remediation in bipolar disorder.

Acta Psychiatr Scand

December 2024

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

Background: Functional recovery remains a core clinical objective for patients with bipolar disorder (BD). Sociodemographic, clinical, and neurocognitive variables are associated with long-term functional impairment, yet the impact of sex differences is unclear. Functional remediation (FR) is a validated intervention aimed at achieving functional recovery in BD.

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Background: Plitidepsin has shown potent preclinical activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and was generally well tolerated in a phase I trial of hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). NEPTUNO, a phase III, multicenter, randomized, controlled trial, was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of plitidepsin in the management of moderate COVID-19 in hospitalized adult patients.

Methods: Included patients had documented severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, required oxygen therapy, and had adequate organ function.

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To explore preoperative and operative risk factors for red blood cell (RBC) transfusion requirements during liver transplantation (LT) and up to 24 h afterwards. We evaluated the associations between risk factors and units of RBC transfused in 176 LT patients using a log-binomial regression model. Relative risk was adjusted for age, sex, and the model for end-stage liver disease score (MELD) (adjustment 1) and baseline hemoglobin concentration (adjustment 2).

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Cognitive decline has been reported as a short-term sequela in patients hospitalized for coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). Whether COVID-19 is associated with late cognitive impairment in older free-living individuals with high cardiovascular risk, a group at greater risk of cognitive decline, is unknown. We determined this association of COVID-19 through a longitudinal evaluation of post-COVID-19 cognitive performance and impairment as post hoc analysis in 5,179 older adults (48% female) with mean (SD) age 68.

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The 'Best of ESGO 2024' article includes a selection of the most highly rated original research presented during the 25th Annual Congress of the European Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (ESGO), held in Barcelona, Spain, March 7-10, 2024. Of 1218 asbtracts submitted, 35 studies presented during the best oral sessions, mini oral sessions, best three minute presentations session, and young investigator session were selected by the ESGO abstract committee and the authors of the European Network of Young Gynae Oncologists (ENYGO). There was a strong focus on the surgical treatment of early stage cervical cancer and the management of advanced or recurrent gynecological cancers using induction therapy, immunotherapy, and maintenance therapy.

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