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Telomerase activity and telomere length in the colorectal polyp-carcinoma sequence
(Sociedad Española de Patología DigestivaArán Ediciones, 2009)Objective: the role of telomerase activity and telomere length in the adenoma-carcinoma sequence of colon carcinogenesis has not been well established. The objective of this study was to determine telomerase activity and ... -
Telomere length is a prognostic factor for overall survival in colorectal cancer
(Wiley, 2011)Aim The aim of this study was to determine whether telomere length is an independent prognostic factor for the prevention and survival of colorectal cancer. Method Terminal restriction fragment (TRF) length was determined ... -
Telomeric repeat factor 1 protein levels correlates with telomere length in colorectal cancer
(Sociedad Española de Patología DigestivaArán Ediciones, 2012)Background: colorectal cancer is the third cancer cause of death in Spain. It is important to investigate new tumoral markers for early diagnosis, disease monitoring and prevention strategies. Telomeres protect the ... -
The effectiveness of influenza vaccination in preventing hospitalisations of elderly individuals in two influenza seasons: a multicentre case–control study, Spain, 2013/14 and 2014/15
(European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, 2017)Influenza vaccination may limit the impact of influenza in the community. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of influenza vaccination in preventing hospitalisation in individuals aged ≥ 65 years in Spain. ... -
The regression time of ocular surface squamous neoplasia using topical interferon alfa-2b does not depend on the initial tumor size
(Conselho Brasileiro de Oftalmologia, 2021)Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine if the initial tumor size correlates with the time to regression after topical interferon alfa-2b (1 million IU/mL) therapy in the treatment of ocular surface squamous ... -
The role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of macular edema secondary to retinal vascular diseases
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)Macular edema (ME) is a nonspecific sign of numerous retinal vascular diseases. This paper is an updated overview about the role of inflammatory processes in the genesis of both diabetic macular edema (DME) and ME secondary ... -
The role of morbid obesity in the promotion of metabolic disruptions and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis by Helicobacter Pylori
(Public Library of Science, 2016)Helicobacter pylory (HP) infection has been associated to an increased rate of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and liver disease through its effect on insulin resistance and systemic inflammation. However, results are inconstant ... -
The role of point-of-care ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of necrotizing soft tissue infections
(SpringerOpen, 2020)Background: Necrotizing soft tissue infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality, even when the correct treatment is initiated. The diagnosis of these conditions is hard and the most sensitive methods are ... -
The Use of Multiple Correspondence Analysis to Explore Associations between Categories of Qualitative Variables and Cancer Incidence
(IEEE, 2021)Background: Previous works have shown that risk factors for some kinds of cancer depend on people's lifestyle (e.g. rural or urban residence). This article looks into this, seeking relationships between cancer, age group, ... -
Tobacco Smoking and Second-Hand Smoke Exposure Impact on Tuberculosis in Children
(MDPI, 2022)Little is known about whether second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure affects tuberculosis (TB). Here, we investigate the association of cigarette smoke exposure with active TB and latent TB infection (LTBI) in children, analyzing ... -
Trends and patterns in the use of computed tomography in children and young adults in Catalonia — results from the EPI-CT study
(Springer, 2016)Background Although there are undeniable diagnostic benefits of CT scanning, its increasing use in paediatric radiology has become a topic of concern regarding patient radioprotection. Objective To assess the rate of CT ... -
Tuberculosis en el Centro Penitenciario Ponent. Años 1994-1999
(Sociedad Española de Salud Penitenciaria, 2002)Fundamento: Descripción de una serie de casos de tuberculosis (TBC) y evolución del número de casos anuales de la enfermedad en un centro penitenciario de Lleida. Análisis de las diferencias en función del origen español ... -
Two vs. three weeks of treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanate for stabilized community-acquired complicated parapneumonic effusions. A preliminary non-inferiority, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
(De Gruyter, 2020)Background: The optimal duration of antibiotic treatment for complicated parapneumonic effusions (CPPEs) has not been properly defined. Our aim was to compare the efficacy of amoxicillin-clavulanate for 2 vs. 3 weeks in ... -
Type 2 diabetes-associated carotid plaque burden is increased in patients with retinopathy compared to those without retinopathy
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality among subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D), and diabetic retinopathy (DR) has been associated with an increased risk for CVD. The present study was ... -
Ultrasound in emergency medicine: a tool within the reach of the emergency physicians
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Usefulness of clinical definitions of influenza for public health surveillance purposes
(MDPI, 2020)This study investigated the performance of various case definitions and influenza symptoms in a primary healthcare sentinel surveillance system. A retrospective study of the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of ... -
Validació d'itineraris urbans per a la prescripció d'exercici físic.
(Institut Nacional d'Educació Física de Catalunya, 2010)Objectiu: Dissenyar i validar vuit recorreguts urbans per la ciutat de Lleida perquè puguin ser utilitzats com a instruments de prescripció d"exercici físic pels metges i infermeres dels Centres d"Atenció Primària (CAPs). ... -
Vegetable oils as alternative solvents for green oleo-extraction, purification and formulation of food and natural products
(MDPI, 2017)Since solvents of petroleum origin are now strictly regulated worldwide, there is a growing demand for using greener, bio-based and renewable solvents for extraction, purification and formulation of natural and food products. ... -
Vertical displacement of pleura: a new method for bronchospasm evaluation?
(SpringerOpen, 2020)Background: Lung ultrasonography has been increasingly recognized has a valuable diagnostic tool. In adult patients with asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and wheezing, LUS usually presents as an A/nude profile ...