A5086347829- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- High Altitude and Hypoxia
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
- Ethics and bioethics in healthcare
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- HER2/EGFR in Cancer Research
- Health and Medical Education
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Blood properties and coagulation
- Medical research and treatments
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
2013-2024
Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili
2013-2024
Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona
2004-2022
The effect of high altitude on reducing birth weight is markedly less in populations high- (e.g., Andeans) relative to low-altitude origin Europeans). Uterine artery (UA) blood flow greater during pregnancy Andeans than Europeans at altitude; however, it not clear whether such differences play a causal role ancestry-associated variations fetal growth. We tested the hypothesis that UA contributes protection growth afforded by Andean ancestry comparing and throughout 137 or European residents...
Multigenerational (Andean) compared with shorter-term (European) high-altitude residents exhibit less hypoxia-associated reductions in birth weight. Because differences arterial O 2 content are not responsible, we asked whether greater pregnancy-associated increases uterine artery (UA) blood flow and delivery were involved. Serial studies conducted 42 Andean 26 European of La Paz, Bolivia (3600 m) at weeks 20, 30, 36 pregnancy 4 mo postpartum using Doppler ultrasound. There no but vs. women...
Abstract Background To evaluate the inflammatory axis mediated by tumour necrosis factor‐like weak inducer of apoptosis ( TWEAK ) and its scavenger receptor CD 163 during pregnancy their influence on insulin sensitivity in normal gestational diabetes mellitus GDM ). Materials methods One hundred thirty seven women with one singleton pregnancy, 71 glucose tolerance (NGT) 66 were studied. Glucose metabolism was assessed oral test. Serum concentrations soluble sTWEAK CD163 sCD 163) resistance...
Decision-making tools represent a paradigm shift in the relationship between clinician and user/patient. Some of their advantages include patient commitment, promotion preferences values, increased treatment adherence. This study protocol aims to assess effectiveness decision-making tool contraception (SHARECONTRACEPT) concerning: a) Improvement counselling on hormonal at medical consultation, measured terms decreasing decisional conflict improving knowledge available contraceptive options;...
The choice of contraceptive method is a complex decision, and professionals should offer counselling based on the preferences, values personal situation user(s). Some users are unsatisfied with received, which may, among other consequences, adversely affect use adherence. In view this situation, we propose exploring experiences needs for counselling, in context creating web-based decision support tool.Qualitative research was conducted through focus group discussions (64 split into eight...
Combined oral contraceptives (COC) are a very popular form of birth control. Incorrect use and lack adherence to treatment reduce the effectiveness this method. Having standard tool identify poor-adherence profiles quickly objectively can be helpful for midwives potentially COC users. The MMAS-4 scale has been used in various medical fields, but there is little evidence its potential contraceptive consultation. This paper presents piece multicenter observational research based on sample 327...
Objective: To know the experiences, expectations and perceived satisfaction in a group of breast cancer women who had undergone immediate reconstruction after mastectomy. Material Methods: 20 took part qualitative study. 4 were assessed through an in-depth interview other 16 divided into two focus groups (8 each). The recorded discussions transcribed analyzed using “framework analysis”. Results: Five areas explored: 1) Impact diagnosis, 2) Information received about surgery, 3) Post-surgery...
Introduction In Argentina, mohair production is limited exclusively to the Patagonia region. This activity takes place under different biophysical conditions and with marked seasonality in climatic productivity of natural grasslands. The present study aimed analyze Angora goat performance, production, income two contrasting environments northern Patagonia. Methods Body weight (BW), body condition score (BCS), fleece (FW) samples were collected between spring 2019 autumn 2022 on farms from...
Pregnancy may alter the emotional balance of mother-to-be and lead to negative states such as fear anxiety. This anxiety, closely related expectations pain, are frequent pregnant women soon give birth. They associated with concerns about their health child. The purpose this study was analyse how anxiety influence perception tolerance pain in childbirth a group at public hospital Tarragona. Objective: To determine perceptions Methodology: Descriptive, analytical, prospective study. sample...
La decisión de reconstruirse o no la mama es personal y debe basarse en una buena información. En este artículo se presenta el proceso sistemático desarro- llo resultado herramienta ayuda a toma decisiones (HATD) digital para mujeres con cáncer mama. Dicha plantea mujer las opciones disponibles ante mastectomía, lo que constituye novedad campo HATD al disponerse literatura ninguna trabajo similar hasta momento. Las políticas sanitarias deben promover creación utilización instrumentos...