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Epidemiology and Public Health

The broad purpose of the Epidemiology and Public Health research group is contributing to increase the available scientific evidence regarding preventive interventions, to promote health, and prevent morbidity and mortality from major diseases. Our group uses epidemiological methods to study etiology, surveillance, and efficacy of these interventions. We are primarily focused on epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases, in both individual and population levels.
Main lines of research:

  • Vaccines: This research line includes the organization, participation and collaboration in different clinical trials related to the evaluation of the immunogenicity, efficacy and safety of different vaccines (e.g. Herpes Zoster, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Influenza, Covid-19).
  • The epidemiology and prevention of healthcare acquired infections: This research line includes the evaluation of risk factors, characteristics, evolution, host, and impact of these infections. 
  • Clinical Epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis: The objective of this project is to characterize the epidemiology of Multiple Sclerosis in Catalonia. 

Team

Cendy Gabriela Laínez Laínez

Cendy Gabriela Laínez Laínez

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Gabriela Tejada Panduro

Gabriela Tejada Panduro

Predoctoral researcher
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Paula Fernandez Torres

Paula Fernandez Torres

Predoctoral researcher
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Pía Javiera Escobar

Pía Javiera Escobar

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Rodríguez Torrecillas, Marta

Rodríguez Torrecillas, Marta

Epidemiology and Public Health
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Arnau Peñalver Piñol

Arnau Peñalver Piñol

Predoctoral researcher
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Cendy Gabriela Laínez Laínez

Cendy Gabriela Laínez Laínez

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Gabriela Tejada Panduro

Gabriela Tejada Panduro

Predoctoral researcher
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Paula Fernandez Torres

Paula Fernandez Torres

Predoctoral researcher
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Pía Javiera Escobar

Pía Javiera Escobar

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Rodríguez Torrecillas, Marta

Rodríguez Torrecillas, Marta

Epidemiology and Public Health
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Arnau Peñalver Piñol

Arnau Peñalver Piñol

Predoctoral researcher
Epidemiology and Public Health
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Projects

Vigilancia y control de la infección relacionada con la asistencia sanitaria por bacterias multirresistentes a través de la secuenciación de genomas completos. Proyecto IRAS 2

IP: María Nieves Larrosa Escartin
Collaborators: Jose Angel Rodrigo Pendás, Maria Belén Viñado Perez, Mª Carmen Ferrer Barberà, Nuria Fernández Hidalgo, Rosa Alcaraz Peñarrocha, Ma Dolores Rodríguez Pardo, Vanessa Casares Rodríguez, Albert Moreno Mingorance
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 90750
Reference: PI21/01786
Duration: 01/01/2022 - 30/06/2026

Publications

European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis and European Academy of Neurology consensus on vaccination in people with multiple sclerosis: Improving immunization strategies in the era of highly active immunotherapeutic drugs.

PMID: 37293849
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
Year: 2023
Reference: Eur J Neurol. 2023 Jun 9. doi: 10.1111/ene.15809.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Amato, Maria Pia; Campins, Magda; Farez, Mauricio; Filippi, Massimo; Hacohen, Yael; Hemmer, Bernhard; Juuti, Rosa; Lebrun-Frenay, Christine; Magyari, Melinda; Oreja-Guevara, Celia et al.
DOI: 10.1111/ene.15809

ECTRIMS/EAN consensus on vaccination in people with multiple sclerosis: Improving immunization strategies in the era of highly active immunotherapeutic drugs.

PMID: 37293841
Journal: Multiple Sclerosis Journal
Year: 2023
Reference: Mult Scler. 2023 Jun 9:13524585231168043. doi: 10.1177/13524585231168043.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Amato, Maria Pia; Campins, Magda; Farez, Mauricio; Filippi, Massimo; Hacohen, Yael; Hemmer, Bernhard; Juuti, Rosa; Lebrun-Frenay, Christine; Magyari, Melinda; Oreja-Guevara, Celia et al.
DOI: 10.1177/13524585231168043

Association of Very Early Treatment Initiation With the Risk of Long-Term Disability in Patients With a First Demyelinating Event.

PMID: 37468284
Journal: NEUROLOGY
Year: 2023
Reference: Neurology. 2023 Jul 19:10.1212/WNL.0000000000207664. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207664.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alvarez, Javier Villacieros; Alvarez, Javier Villacieros; Arrambide, Georgina; Auger, Cristina; Carbonell-Mirabent, Pere; Castillo, Joaquin; Cobo-Calvo, Alvaro; Comabella, Manuel; Galan, Ingrid; Midaglia, Luciana Soledad et al.
DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207664

Hepatitis B reactivation is a rare event among patients with resolved infection undergoing anti-CD20 antibodies in monotherapy without antiviral prophylaxis: results from the HEBEM study.

PMID: 37695530
Journal: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
Year: 2023
Reference: J Neurol. 2023 Sep 11. doi: 10.1007/s00415-023-11973-y.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buti, Maria; Buti, Maria; Castillo, Joaquin; Marzo, Blanca; Montalban, Xavier; Otero-Romero, Susana; Otero-Romero, Susana; Riveiro-Barciela, Mar; Riveiro-Barciela, Mar; Robles-Sanchez, Miguel-Angel et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11973-y

Reactogenicity to the mRNA-1273 Booster According to Previous mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination.

PMID: 36016105
Journal: Vaccines
Year: 2022
Reference: Vaccines (Basel). 2022 Jul 29;10(8). pii: vaccines10081217. doi: 10.3390/vaccines10081217.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aguilera, Cristina; Agusti, Antonia; Armadans, Lluis; Borras-Bermejo, Blanca; Campins, Magda; Cossio-Gil, Yolima; Martinez-Gomez, Xavier; Otero, Susana; Pares-Badell, Oleguer; Pinos, Laia et al.
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10081217

Varicella-Zoster virus reactivation following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccination or infection: New insights.

PMID: 35931613
Journal: European Journal of Internal Medicine
Year: 2022
Reference: Eur J Intern Med. 2022 Oct;104:73-79. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2022.07.022. Epub 2022 Aug 1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Adebanjo, Ganiyat A R; Campins, Magda; Chello, Camilla; Machado, Miriam C; Martinez-Reviejo, Raquel; Parisella, Francesca R; Rello, Jordi; Tammaro, Antonella; Tejada, Sofia et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2022.07.022

Nosocomial COVID-19. Prospective study in a referral hospital.

PMID: 35891675
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2022
Reference: Med Clin (Engl Ed). 2022 Aug 12;159(3):134-136. doi: 10.1016/j.medcle.2021.07.025. Epub 2022 Jul 22.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Borras-Bermejo, Blanca; Escola-Verge, Laura; Esperalba, Juliana; Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria; Ferrer, Carmen; Los-Arcos, Ibai et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcle.2021.07.025

Nosocomial COVID-19. Prospective study in a referral hospital.

PMID: 34384612
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2022
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2022 Aug 12;159(3):134-136. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2021.07.005. Epub 2021 Jul 26.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Borras-Bermejo, Blanca; Escola-Verge, Laura; Esperalba, Juliana; Fernandez-Hidalgo, Nuria; Ferrer, Carmen; Los-Arcos, Ibai et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2021.07.005

Safety Profile of GSK's Inactivated Quadrivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine in Belgium, Germany and Spain: Passive Enhanced Safety Surveillance Study for the 2019/2020 Influenza Season.

PMID: 34694589
Journal: DRUG SAFETY
Year: 2021
Reference: Drug Saf. 2021 Dec;44(12):1375-1390. doi: 10.1007/s40264-021-01121-8. Epub 2021 Oct 25.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Cinconze, Elisa; Eckermann, Tamara; Godderis, Lode; Lu, Emily; Martinez-Gomez, Xavier; Nwoji, Ugo; Salamanca de la Cueva, Ignacio; Wang, Huajun; Yanni, Emad et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s40264-021-01121-8

Author Correction: Behavior of hospitalized severe influenza cases according to the outcome variable in Catalonia, Spain, during the 2017-2018 season.

PMID: 34642443
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2021
Reference: Sci Rep. 2021 Oct 12;11(1):20566. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-99937-y.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Acosta, Lesly; Alseda, M; Alvarez, A; Alvarez, J; Anton, A; Arias, C; Bach, P; Balana, P J; Barcenilla, F; Barrabeig, I et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99937-y

COVID-19 in MS patients: susceptibility, severity risk factors and serological response.

PMID: 33340215
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
Year: 2021
Reference: Eur J Neurol. 2021 Oct;28(10):3384-3395. doi: 10.1111/ene.14690. Epub 2021 Jan 9.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Arrambide, Georgina; Carbonell-Mirabent, Pere; Cardenas-Robledo, Simon; Castillo, Joaquin; Cobo-Calvo, Alvaro; Comabella, Manuel; Galan, Ingrid; Midaglia, Luciana; Montalban, Xavier; Nos, Carlos et al.
DOI: 10.1111/ene.14690

Effect of Changes in MS Diagnostic Criteria Over 25 Years on Time to Treatment and Prognosis in Patients With Clinically Isolated Syndrome.

PMID: 34521693
Journal: NEUROLOGY
Year: 2021
Reference: Neurology. 2021 Oct 26;97(17):e1641-e1652. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000012726. Epub 2021 Sep 14.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Arevalo, Maria Jesus; Arrambide, Georgina; Auger, Cristina; Carbonell, Pere; Castillo, Joaquin; Cobo-Calvo, Alvaro; Comabella, Manuel; Galan, Ingrid; Midaglia, Luciana; Montalban, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000012726

Naturally occurring SARS-CoV-2 gene deletions close to the spike S1/S2 cleavage site in the viral quasispecies of COVID19 patients.

PMID: 32752979
Journal: Emerging Microbes & Infections
Year: 2020
Reference: Emerg Microbes Infect. 2020 Dec;9(1):1900-1911. doi: 10.1080/22221751.2020.1806735.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Almirante, Benito; Andres, Cristina; Anton, Andres; Campins, Magda; Codina, Maria Gema; Esperalba, Juliana; Esteban, Juan Ignacio; Ferrer, Ricard; Garcia-Cehic, Damir; Goterris, Lidia et al.
DOI: 10.1080/22221751.2020.1806735

[Prevalence and impact of comorbidities in patients with multiple sclerosis].

PMID: 32700311
Journal: REVISTA DE NEUROLOGIA
Year: 2020
Reference: Rev Neurol. 2020 Aug 16;71(4):151-158. doi: 10.33588/rn.7104.2020095.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Cardenas-Robledo, S; Montalban, X; Otero-Romero, S; Tintore, M et al.
DOI: 10.33588/rn.7104.2020095

Impact of the 13-Valent Conjugated Pneumococcal Vaccine on the Direct Costs of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Requiring Hospital Admission in Children Aged < 5 Years: A Prospective Study.

PMID: 32679762
Journal: Vaccines
Year: 2020
Reference: Vaccines (Basel). 2020 Jul 15;8(3). pii: vaccines8030387. doi: 10.3390/vaccines8030387.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aznar-Lou, Ignacio; Campins, Magda; Ciruela, Pilar; Codina, Gemma; Dominguez, Angela; Esteva, Cristina; F de Sevilla, Mariona; Garcia-Garcia, Juan Jose; Gonzalez-Peris, Sebastia; Hernandez, Sergi et al.
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines8030387

Global Perspectives on Immunization During Pregnancy and Priorities for Future Research and Development: An International Consensus Statement.

PMID: 32670282
Journal: Frontiers in Immunology
Year: 2020
Reference: Front Immunol. 2020 Jun 24;11:1282. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01282. eCollection 2020.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Abu-Raya, Bahaa; Alsuwaidi, Ahmed R; Amirthalingam, Gayatri; Campins, Magda; Cavaliere, Anna Franca; Dagan, Ron; Damme, Pierre Van; Edwards, Kathryn M; Englund, Janet A; Esposito, Susanna et al.
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01282

Evaluation of perceived quality in non-restrictive interventions within the antimicrobial stewardship program in pediatrics (PROA-NEN).

PMID: 30606492
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2019
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2019 Mar;37(3):215-217. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.11.012. Epub 2018 Dec 31.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Alonso-Garcia, Laura; Barcelo, Maria Estrella; Castilla-Fernandez, Yolanda; Fenoy-Alejandre, Marina; Fernandez-Polo, Aurora; Iglesias-Serrano, Ignacio; Larrosa-Escartin, M Nieves; Lopez-Fernandez, Sergio; Melendo-Perez, Susana; Melendo-Perez, Susana et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.11.012

Risk factors associated with severe outcomes in adult hospitalized patients according to influenza type and subtype.

PMID: 30633778
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2019
Reference: PLoS One. 2019 Jan 11;14(1):e0210353. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210353. eCollection 2019.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Antón Pagarolas, Andres; Campins Martí, Magda; Dominguez, Angela; Godoy, Pere; Jane, Mireia; Martinez, Ana; Pumarola Suñé, Tomàs; Rius, Cristina; Romero-Tamarit, Arantxa; Soldevila, Nuria et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210353

The situation of vaccines for the prevention of infections in adults: An opinion paper on the situation in Spain.

PMID: 31345005
Journal: Revista Espanola de Quimioterapia
Year: 2019
Reference: Rev Esp Quimioter. 2019 Aug;32(4):333-364. Epub 2019 Jul 26.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Ancochea-Bermudez, J; Bouza, E; Campins, M; Eiros-Bouza, J M; Fargas, J; Garcia Rojas, A; Gracia, D; Gutierrez Sanchez, A; Limia, A; Lopez, J A et al.
DOI:

Effect of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine on Incidence of Herpes Zoster After Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

PMID: 31287523
Journal: JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Year: 2019
Reference: JAMA. 2019 Jul 9;322(2):123-133. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.9053.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abhyankar, Sunil; Bastidas, Adriana; Boeckh, Michael J; Campins, Magda; Campora, Laura; de la Serna, Javier; El Idrissi, Mohamed; Gaidano, Gianluca; Grigg, Andrew; Heineman, Thomas C et al.
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2019.9053

Repeated influenza vaccination for preventing severe and fatal influenza infection in older adults: a multicentre case-control study.

PMID: 29311098
Journal: CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
Year: 2018
Reference: CMAJ. 2018 Jan 8;190(1):E3-E12. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.170910.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Antón Pagarolas, Andres; Astray, Jenaro; Campins Martí, Magda; Casado, Itziar; Castilla, Jesus; Chamorro, Judith; Dominguez, Angela; Egurrola, Mikel; Fernandez-Sierra, Maria Amelia; Godoy, Pere et al.
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.170910

Effectiveness of antiviral treatment in preventing death in severe hospitalised influenza cases over six seasons.

PMID: 29606178
Journal: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2018
Reference: Epidemiol Infect. 2018 May;146(7):799-808. doi: 10.1017/S0950268818000663. Epub 2018 Apr 2.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Antón Pagarolas, Andres; Campins Martí, Magda; Cayla, J A; Dominguez, A; Godoy, P; Jane, M; Martinez, A; Pumarola Suñé, Tomàs; Rius, C; Romero-Tamarit, A et al.
DOI: 10.1017/S0950268818000663

Genetic diversity of rhinoviruses detected at a tertiary hospital in Catalonia (Spain) during the 2014-2017 seasons.

PMID: 30417657
Journal: Future Microbiology
Year: 2018
Reference: Future Microbiol. 2018 Nov;13:1565-1573. doi: 10.2217/fmb-2018-0151. Epub 2018 Nov 12.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres, Cristina; Anton, Andres; Campins-Marti, Magda; Codina, Maria Gema; Fuentes, Francisco; Gimferrer, Laura; Isern, Anna; Martin, Maria Del Carmen; Peremiquel-Trillas, Paula; Pinana, Maria et al.
DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2018-0151

Meningococcal B Vaccine Immunogenicity in Children With Defects in Complement and Splenic Function.

PMID: 30068713
Journal: PEDIATRICS
Year: 2018
Reference: Pediatrics. 2018 Sep;142(3). pii: peds.2017-4250. doi: 10.1542/peds.2017-4250. Epub 2018 Aug 1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bernatowska, Ewa; Calabresi, Marco; D'Agostino, Diego; Esposito, Susanna; Faust, Saul N; Gonzalez-Granado, Luis I; Hughes, Stephen; Marti, Magda Campins; Martinon-Torres, Federico; Shcherbina, Anna et al.
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-4250

[Vaccination coverage against pertussis in pregnant women of Catalonia in the first year of implementation of the immunisation program].

PMID: 27769682
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2017
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2017 Nov;35(9):550-555. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.09.008. Epub 2016 Oct 18.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Armadans-Gil, Lluis; Campins-Marti, Magda; Espada-Trespalacios, Xavier; Falguera-Puig, Gemma; Fernandez-Cano, Maria Isabel; Manresa Dominguez, Josep Maria; Reyes-Lacalle, Azahara; Toran Monserrat, Pere et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.09.008

Emergence of Bordetella holmesii as a Causative Agent of Whooping Cough, Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 29052540
Journal: EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Year: 2017
Reference: Emerg Infect Dis. 2017 Nov;23(11):1856-1859. doi: 10.3201/eid2311.170960.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Campins, Magda; Codina, Gema; Cornejo, Thais; Fabrega, Anna; Gonzalez-Lopez, Juan Jose; Jane, Mireia; Martin-Gomez, M Teresa; Martinez, Xavier; Mir-Cros, Alba; Pumarola, Tomas et al.
DOI: 10.3201/eid2311.170960

Effectiveness of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in preventing invasive pneumococcal disease in children aged 7-59 months. A matched case-control study.

PMID: 28806737
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2017
Reference: PLoS One. 2017 Aug 14;12(8):e0183191. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183191. eCollection 2017.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Campins, Magda; Ciruela, Pilar; Codina, Gemma; Diaz, Alvaro; Dominguez, Angela; Esteva, Cristina; F de Sevilla, Mariona; Garcia-Garcia, Juan Jose; Gonzalez-Peris, Sebastia; Hernandez, Sergi et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183191

Serological survey of hepatitis B immunity in healthcare workers in Catalonia (Spain).

PMID: 28027005
Journal: Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Year: 2017
Reference: Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2017 Feb;13(2):435-439. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1264791. Epub 2016 Dec 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bayas, J M; Borras, E; Broner, S; Campins, M; Costa, J; Dominguez, A; Esteve, M; Urbiztondo, L et al.
DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1264791

A molecular epidemiological study of human parainfluenza virus type 3 at a tertiary university hospital during 2013-2015 in Catalonia, Spain.

PMID: 27524509
Journal: DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Year: 2016
Reference: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2016 Oct;86(2):153-9. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2016.07.023. Epub 2016 Jul 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres, Cristina; Anton, Andres; Armadans, Lluis; Campins, Magda; Codina, Maria Gema; Esperalba, Juliana; Fuentes, Francisco; Gimferrer, Laura; Godoy, Cristina; Martin, Maria Del Carmen et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2016.07.023

[Enterovirus disease: Sense and sensibility].

PMID: 27450168
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2016
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2016 Sep 2;147(5):202-204. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2016.06.011. Epub 2016 Jul 20.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Campins, Magda; Trilla, Antoni et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2016.06.011

Zika virus infection in pregnant women in Barcelona, Spain.

PMID: 27063354
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2016
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2016 Jul;22(7):648-50. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2016.03.025. Epub 2016 Apr 6.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bocanegra, C; Campins, M; Carreras, E; De Ory, F; Espasa, M; Llurba, E; Martin, A; Molina, I; Pou, D; Pumarola, T et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2016.03.025

Pharmacological management of spasticity in multiple sclerosis: Systematic review and consensus paper.

PMID: 27207462
Journal: Multiple Sclerosis Journal
Year: 2016
Reference: Mult Scler. 2016 Oct;22(11):1386-1396. Epub 2016 May 19.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Comi, Giancarlo; Gold, Ralf; Hartung, Hans-Peter; Montalban, Xavier; Otero-Romero, Susana; Sastre-Garriga, Jaume; Soelberg Sorensen, Per; Thompson, Alan J; Vermersch, Patrick et al.
DOI: 10.1177/1352458516643600

[Pertussis vaccine. Reemergence of the disease and new vaccination strategies].

PMID: 25707329
Journal: ENFERM INFEC MICR CL
Year: 2015
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2015 Mar;33(3):190-6. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.02.001. Epub 2015 Feb 20.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Campins-Marti, Magda; Moraga-Llop, Fernando A et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.02.001

Cost-benefit of the introduction of new strategies for vaccination against pertussis in Spain: cocooning and pregnant vaccination strategies.

PMID: 25825331
Journal: VACCINE
Year: 2015
Reference: Vaccine. 2015 May 5;33(19):2213-20. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.03.045. Epub 2015 Mar 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Armadans Gil, Lluis; Campins Marti, Magda; Fernandez-Cano, Maria Isabel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.03.045

Prevalence of anti-rubella, anti-measles and anti-mumps IgG antibodies in neonates and pregnant women in Catalonia (Spain) in 2013: susceptibility to measles increased from 2003 to 2013.

PMID: 25666082
Journal: EUR J CLIN MICROBIOL
Year: 2015
Reference: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2015 Jun;34(6):1161-71. doi: 10.1007/s10096-015-2339-4. Epub 2015 Feb 10.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alvarez, E; Aran, I; Bonmati, A; Cabero, L; Campins, M; Carreras, R; Compte, C; de Ory, F; Guisasola, E; Jane, M et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10096-015-2339-4

[Pneumococcal vaccination coverage in at-risk children in Catalonia.]

PMID: 25703208
Journal: ENFERM INFEC MICR CL
Year: 2015
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2015 Nov;33(9):597-602. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.01.003. Epub 2015 Feb 19.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Armadans, Lluis; Campins, Magda; Gonzalez, Roser; Martinez, Xavier; Moraga, Fernando et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2015.01.003

[Carbapenem antibiotics in hospitalised paediatric patients. Adherence to a therapeutic protocol.]

PMID: 24355607
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2014
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2014 Dec;32(10):647-53. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2013.10.013. Epub 2013 Dec 17.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Figueras-Nadal, Concepcion; Larrosa Escartin, M Nieves; Martinez Gomez, Xavier; Montesinos-Sanchis, Elena; Moraga-Llop, Fernando A; Oliveras-Arenas, Maria; Soler-Palacin, Pere et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2013.10.013

[Prevention of serogroup B meningococcal disease using a four-component vaccine].

PMID: 24119683
Journal: ANALES DE PEDIATRIA
Year: 2014
Reference: An Pediatr (Barc). 2014 Apr;80(4):259.e1-23. doi: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2013.04.013. Epub 2013 Oct 10.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Barranco, D; Batalla, J; Bayas, J M; Campins, M; Gil, A; Gorrotxategi Gorrotxategi, P; Lluch, J; Martinon-Torres, F; Mellado, M J; Moreno-Perez, D et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2013.04.013

Varicella-zoster virus immunity among health care workers in Catalonia.

PMID: 25219564
Journal: VACCINE
Year: 2014
Reference: Vaccine. 2014 Oct 14;32(45):5945-8. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.08.055. Epub 2014 Sep 16.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Amores, J; Ayora, A; Barbe, E; Bayas, J M; Borras, E; Bravo, I; Broner, S; Campins, M; Carbajo, P; Casas, I et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.08.055

Prevalence of Antibody to Bordetella pertussis in Neonates and Prevalence of Recent Pertussis Infection in Pregnant Women in Catalonia (Spain) in 2003 and 2013.

PMID: 24871642
Journal: PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
Year: 2014
Reference: Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Nov;33(11):1114-8. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000000413.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alvarez, Elena; Balfagon, Pilar; Cabero, Lluis; Campins, Magda; Carreras, Ramon; Cayla, Joan; de Ory, Fernando; Dominguez, Angela; Godoy, Pere; Paya, Toni et al.
DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000000413

Vaccination of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Practical recommendations.

PMID: 23659508
Journal: REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS
Year: 2013
Reference: Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2013 Feb;105(2):93-102.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Borruel, N; Campins, M; Cossio, Y; Martinez, X et al.
DOI:

Serological survey of mumps immunity among health care workers in the Catalonia region of Spain.

PMID: 23040604
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
Year: 2013
Reference: Am J Infect Control. 2013 Apr;41(4):378-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.04.327. Epub 2012 Oct 4.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Amores, J; Ayora, A; Barbe, E; Bayas, Jose Maria; Borras, Eva; Bravo, I; Broner, Sonia; Campins, Magda; Carbajo, P; Casas, I et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.04.327

Particle counting and microbiological air sampling: Results of the simultaneous use of both procedures in different types of hospital rooms.

PMID: 22525830
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2013
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2013 Apr;31(4):217-21. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2012.01.005. Epub 2012 Apr 22.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2012.01.005

Immunogenicity of pandemic influenza A H1N1/2009 adjuvanted vaccine in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients.

PMID: 23692602
Journal: PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION
Year: 2013
Reference: Pediatr Transplant. 2013 Jun;17(4):403-6. doi: 10.1111/petr.12084.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aydillo, T; Cabral, E; Campins, M; Charco, R; Cordero, E; Gavalda, J; Len, O; Nieto, J; Pahissa, A; Peghin, M et al.
DOI: 10.1111/petr.12084

[Erdheim-Chester disease: study of 12 cases.]

PMID: 22795496
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2012
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2012 Oct 13;139(9):398-403. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2012.05.001. Epub 2012 Jul 12.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorial in national publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2012.05.001

[Consensus document on vaccination in the immunocompromised: some considerations.]

PMID: 22592115
Journal: ANALES DE PEDIATRIA
Year: 2012
Reference: An Pediatr (Barc). 2012 Sep;77(3):218-9; author reply 220-1. doi: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2012.03.019. Epub 2012 May 14.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2012.03.019

[Susceptibility to measles and varicella in healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Catalonia.]

PMID: 22137370
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2012
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2012 Apr;30(4):184-8. Epub 2011 Dec 1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2011.10.002

Usefulness of anti-p155 autoantibody for diagnosing cancer-associated dermatomyositis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PMID: 21953614
Journal: ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM
Year: 2012
Reference: Arthritis Rheum. 2012 Feb;64(2):523-32. doi: 10.1002/art.33379.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1002/art.33379

Trends in yearly prevalence of third-generation cephalosporin and fluoroquinolone resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections and antimicrobial use in Spanish hospitals, Spain, 1999 to 2010.

PMID: 21996380
Journal: Eurosurveillance
Year: 2011
Reference: Euro Surveill. 2011 Oct 6;16(40). pii: 19983.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI:

Venous thromboembolism in patients with dermatomyositis and polymyositis.

PMID: 21962007
Journal: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY
Year: 2011
Reference: Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2011 Sep-Oct;29(5):846-9. Epub 2011 Oct 31.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI:

[New perspectives on whooping cough in the xxi century. Are we failing to control it?].

PMID: 21925341
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2011
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2011 Oct;29(8):561-3.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorial in national publication
Authors: Campins-Marti, Magda; Moraga-Llop, Fernando A et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2011.07.009

Microbiology of surgical site infections in abdominal tract surgery patients.

PMID: 21820107
Journal: Cirugía Española
Year: 2011
Reference: Cir Esp. 2011 Nov;89(9):606-12. Epub 2011 Aug 5.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2011.05.008

Conventional cancer screening versus PET/CT in dermatomyositis/polymyositis.

PMID: 20569766
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
Year: 2010
Reference: Am J Med. 2010 Jun;123(6):558-62.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andia-Navarro, Eduard; Gamez-Cenzano, Cristina; Grau, Josep M; Martinez-Gomez, Xavier; Selva-O'Callaghan, Albert; Trallero-Araguas, Ernesto; Vidaller-Palacin, Antonio; Vilardell-Tarres, Miquel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.11.012

Preoperative Chemotherapy Plus Surgery Versus Surgery Plus Adjuvant Chemotherapy Versus Surgery Alone in Early-Stage Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer.

PMID: 20516435
Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
Year: 2010
Reference: J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jul 1;28(19):3138-45. Epub 2010 Jun 1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2009.27.6204

[Multiple sclerosis epidemiological situation update: pertinence and set-up of a population based registry of new cases in Catalonia]

PMID: 20473839
Journal: REVISTA DE NEUROLOGIA
Year: 2010
Reference: Rev Neurol. 2010 May 16;50(10):623-33.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Batlle, J; Batlle, J; Bello, J; Berlanga, B; Blanco, Y; Boltes, A; Bonaventura, I; Bonaventura, I; Brieva, Ll; Brieva, Ll et al.
DOI:

[Influenza vaccination in pregnant women. Coverage, practices and knowledge among obstetricians.]

PMID: 19942237
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2010
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2010 Feb 13;134(4):146-151. Epub 2009 Nov 26.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2009.10.004

Maternal History and Uterine Artery Doppler in the Assessment of Risk for Development of Early- and Late-Onset Preeclampsia and Intrauterine Growth Restriction.

PMID: 19936122
Journal: Obstet Gynecol Int
Year: 2009
Reference: Obstet Gynecol Int. 2009;2009:275613.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1155/2009/275613

Serum levels of soluble CD40 ligand at flare and at remission in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

PMID: 19332622
Journal: JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
Year: 2009
Reference: J Rheumatol. 2009 May;36(5):953-60.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Balada, Eva; Cortes, Fina; Ordi-Ros, Josep; Perez, Eduardo Hermosilla; Urquizu-Padilla, Maria; Vilardell-Tarres, Miquel et al.
DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.080978

[Oral nutritional supplementation in hematologic patients]

PMID: 19266107
Journal: Nutricion Hospitalaria
Year: 2009
Reference: Nutr Hosp. 2009 Jan-Feb;24(1):10-6.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review or editorial in national publication
Authors: Julia, A; Palacios, A; Penalva, A; Perez-Portabella, C; Planas, M; Rossello, J; San Martin, A et al.
DOI:

[Needlestick injuries in health care workers: analysis of non preventable risk factors through standard precautions]

PMID: 19248874
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2009
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2009 Feb 28;132(7):251-8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Bastida, Teresa; Campins, Magda; de la Prada, Miriam; Espuga, Meritxell; Gasco, Ampar; Hermosilla, Eduardo; Lopez Clemente, Victoria; Maria Bayas, Jose; Otero, Susana; Pena, Pilar et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2008.06.016

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