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Prevalence of pre-diabetes and undiagnosed diabetes in the Mollerussa prospective observational cohort study in a semi-rural area of Catalonia
(BMJ, 2020-01-07)Objectives: To assess the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes and pre-diabetes in the healthy population in the Mollerussa cohort. As a secondary objective, to identify the variables associated with these conditions and to ... -
A prospective pilot study using metabolomics discloses specific fatty acid, catecholamine and tryptophan metabolic pathways as possible predictors for a negative outcome after severe trauma
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-05-22)Background: We wanted to define metabolomic patterns in plasma to predict a negative outcome in severe trauma patients. Methods: A prospective pilot study was designed to evaluate plasma metabolomic patterns, established ... -
Circulating Soluble CD36 is Similar in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus versus Non-Diabetic Subjects
(MDPI, 2019-05)The aim of this study was to determine whether plasma concentrations of sCD36 (soluble CD36) are associated with the presence of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Plasma levels of sCD36 were analysed in 1023 subjects (225 type 1 ... -
Impact of sleep health on self-perceived health status
(Nature Publishing Group, 2019-05)Although sleep habits have long been recognized as a promoter of health, the World Health Organization 2014 report on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) only listed smoking, alcohol intake, diet and physical activity (PA) ... -
Identification and validation of circulating miRNAs as endogenous controls in obstructive sleep apnea
(Public Library of Science, 2019-03-13)microRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs highly relevant as biomarkers for disease. A seminal study that explored the role of miRNAs in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) demonstrated their usefulness in clinical management. ... -
Migrated t lymphocytes into malignant pleural effusions: an indicator of good prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma patients
(Nature Publishing Group, 2019)The presence of leukocyte subpopulations in malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) can have a different impact on tumor cell proliferation and vascular leakiness, their analysis can help to understand the metastatic microenvironment. ... -
Empathy and big five personality model inmedical students and its relationship togender and specialty preference: a cross-sectional study
(BioMed Central, 2019)Background:Given the influence that personality can have on empathy, this study explores the relationshipbetween empathy and personality, using three different measures of empathy, and taking into account gender andspecialty ... -
Association of Candidate Gene Polymorphisms With Chronic Kidney Disease: Results of a Case-Control Analysis in the Nefrona Cohort
(Frontiers Media, 2019)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major risk factor for end-stage renal disease, cardiovascular disease and premature death. Despite classical clinical risk factors for CKD and some genetic risk factors have been identified, ... -
Poorer Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction is Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes without Other Advanced Late Complications
(MDPI, 2019-03-18)Diabetic retinopathy (DR) may potentially cause vision loss and affect the patient's quality of life (QoL) and treatment satisfaction (TS). Using specific tools, we aimed to assess the impact of DR and clinical factors on ... -
Ultrasound Tissue Characterization of Carotid Plaques Differs Between Patients with Type 1 Diabetes and Subjects without Diabetes
(MDPI, 2019-03-28)The aim of the study was to investigate ultrasound tissue characterization of carotid plaques in subjects with and without diabetes type 1 (T1D). B-mode carotid ultrasound was performed to assess the presence and type of ... -
Un model integral per a l'avaluació de les diferents dimensions competencials d'una asignatura del grau de medicina
(CIDUI Congrés Internacional de Docència Universitària i Innovació, 2016)Presentem un model avaluatiu per una assignatura del segon curs del grau de medicina, amb competències de comunicació i medicina de família. Hem dissenyat una avaluació sumativa i formativa, que permet mesurar el nivell ... -
Evaluación de las habilidades comunicativas en un contexto formativo y de evaluación por pares: La videograbación para demostrar lo que saben hacer y como lo hacen. Evolución de un modelo evaluativo
(CIDUI Congrés Internacional de Docència Universitària i Innovació, 2016)Nuestro objetivo principal es conocer las habilidades aprendidas con los contenidos de la asignatura de comunicación, en segundo curso del grado de medicina, mediante realización por alumnos de videograbaciones. Hemos ... -
The influence of an educational internet-based intervention in the beliefs and attitudes of primary care professionals on non-specific chronic low back pain: study protocol of a mixed methods approach
(BMC, 2019)Background: Personal convictions in referral to pain cause misbeliefs in health professionals, which can influence patients who suffer from non-specific chronic low back pain. Likewise, health professionals’ beliefs affect ... -
Effects of Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity on Pulmonary Function: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in the ILERVAS Project
(MDPI, 2019)A few studies showed that both adherence to Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and physical activity practice have a positive impact on pulmonary function in subjects with lung disease. These associations are not well studied ... -
The influence of sleep apnea syndrome and intermittent hypoxia in carotid adventitial vasa vasorum
(Public Library of Science, 2019)Subjects with sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) show an increased carotid intima-media thickness. However, no data exist about earlier markers of atheromatous disease, such as the proliferation and expansion of the ... -
Gremlin Regulates Tubular Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition via VEGFR2: Potential Role in Renal Fibrosis
(Frontiers Media, 2018)Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is emerging as an important health problem due to the increase number of CKD patients and the absence of an effective curative treatment. Gremlin has been proposed as a novel therapeutic target ... -
Regional Activation of Myosin II in Cancer Cells Drives Tumor Progression via a Secretory Cross-Talk with the Immune Microenvironment
(Elsevier, 2019)ROCK-Myosin II drives fast rounded-amoeboid migration in cancer cells during metastatic dissemination. Analysis of human melanoma biopsies revealed that amoeboid melanoma cells with high Myosin II activity are predominant ... -
Psoriasis, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors. A population-based study.
(Wiley, 2019)Abstract Background: Psoriasis is a very prevalent systemic chronic inflammatory disease. Major cardiovascular events are the main cause of mortality in these patients which suggests an association between psoriasis and ... -
Epigenetic Modification Mechanisms Involved in Inflammation and Fibrosis in Renal Pathology
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2018)The growing incidence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, coupled with the aging of the population, is increasing the prevalence of renal diseases in our society. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by ... -
Adiposity and risk of decline in glomerular filtration rate: meta-analysis of individual participant data in a global consortium
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2019)OBJECTIVE To evaluate the associations between adiposity measures (body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio) with decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and with all cause mortality. DESIGN ...