A5107989576- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Bone health and treatments
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública
2009-2023
Hospital del Mar Research Institute
2013-2023
Hospital Del Mar
2012-2023
Municipal Institute for Medical Research
2009-2020
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
2016
Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red
2013
Institut d'Estadística de Catalunya
2006
Institut Català de la Salut
2005
Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus
2004
Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol
2001-2003
A combination of clinical and routine laboratory data with biomarkers reflecting different pathophysiological pathways may help to refine risk stratification in heart failure (HF). novel calculator (BCN Bio-HF calculator) incorporating N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP, a marker myocardial stretch), high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT, myocyte injury), soluble ST2 (ST2), (reflective fibrosis remodeling) was developed.Model performance evaluated using...
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection promotes a persistent expansion of functionally competent NK‐cell subset expressing the activating CD94/NKG2C receptor. Factors underlying wide variability this effect observed in HCMV‐seropositive healthy individuals and exacerbated immunocompromized patients are uncertain. A deletion NKG2C gene has been reported, an apparent relation genotype with circulating + numbers was HCMV children. We have assessed influence dose on repertoire cohort young...
To assess the level of pre-operative haemoglobin (HB) as a risk marker for morbidity and mortality in early post-operative period patients who underwent elective valve replacement.Between January 1998 March 2004, clinical outcomes data were collected 201 had replacement. For each gender, criterion to choose best cut-off point was that which achieved maximum likelihood after several General Additive Model models performed Bootstrap procedure. The obtained HB 12 g/dL. Overall peri-operative...
Abstract CMV infection in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) has been associated with an increased risk for graft loss and reduced host survival. promotes persistent expansions of NK cells expressing the CD94/NKG2C receptor. The NKG2C (KLRC2) gene is frequently deleted, copy number influences adaptive response NKG2C+ cells. distribution genotypes (NKG2C+/+, NKG2C+/del, NKG2Cdel/del) were studied cross-sectional (n = 253) prospective 122) KTR cohorts. Assessment viremia was restricted to...
Objectives The aim of this study was to analyse baseline characteristics and outcome patients with heart failure mid-range left ventricular ejection fraction (HFmrEF, (LVEF) 40%–49%) the effect 1-year change in LVEF group. Setting Multicentre prospective observational ambulatory HF followed up at four university hospitals dedicated units. Participants Fourteen per cent (n=504) 3580 included had HFmrEF. Interventions Baseline characteristics, outcomes were collected. All-cause death,...
Care-giver health-related quality-of-life (QoL) as a predictor of nursing-home placement family-member patients with dementia was evaluated (using the SF-36 questionnaire) in 181 care providers (78% females; mean age 63 years) at start and end 12 months follow-up. The their carers were home or local Primary Health-care Centers (n = 37) area Barcelona (Catalunya, Spain). Data using logistic regression analysis main outcome measure, care-givers' QoL, demographic, medical, social cognitive...
Carers of patients with dementia experience high levels stress that can adversely affect their health and well-being.Our aim was to assess the health-related quality life carers compared an age- gender-matched sample from general population.A cross-sectional study conducted in 37 primary care centres Catalonia, Spain. (n = 181; 78% females, mean age 63 years) together a random 543 individuals population, matched for gender, were assessed SF-36 questionnaire, which is generic measure...
Application of plane geometry to the study bunion deformity may represent an interesting and novel approach in research field hallux valgus. For purpose contributing development a different perspective assessment valgus, this was conducted with three objectives: a) determine position on intersection point perpendicular bisectors longitudinal axes first metatarsal proximal phalanx (IP), b) correlate location valgus according angular measurements visual severity carried out by independent...
Regular exercise practise is a protective factor against coronary heart disease and enhances antioxidant systems, whereas acute appears to be major source of increased oxidative stress. Paraoxonase1 (PON1) an HDL-linked enzyme, whose activity toward paraoxon (PON1 activity) strongly modulated by the PON1-192 polymorphism, comprising Q R alleles for low high PON1 activity, respectively. Another polymorphism at locus, PON1-55, modulates protein levels. lipid levels, oxidized LDL concentration...
Background: The objective of this study was to compare angular measurements in the evaluation hallux valgus deformities using a goniometer and computerized program assess degree concordance between two methods determine reliability manual measurements. Methods: Angles measured included angle (HVA), intermetatarsal (IMA), distal metatarsal articular (DMAA), proximal phalangeal (PPAA), also called interphalangeus or interphalangeal angle. Measurements were made on preoperative weightbearing...
Abstract BACKGROUND Correct estimation of renal function is crucial in assessing prognosis patients with heart failure (HF). Recently, two new equations have been proposed to calculate estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) cystatin C alone or both creatinine and C. We assessed the prognostic value eGFR by these outpatients HF. METHODS The study included 879 median age, 70.4 years; main etiology HF ischemic disease, 52.7%; LVEF, 34%. RESULTS estimates correlated significantly from...