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Liver Diseases

The Liver Diseases group is a referent at the local, national and international level in research, and is one of the most active groups in clinical research at VHIR. The group's prominent involvement in clinical trials is a clear indication of our professionals' commitment to ensuring that patients have access to state-of-the-art therapies. Our participation and collaboration in international projects and consortiums are also a fundamental characteristic of the group. The main objective of the group is to become one of the best translational research groups in liver diseases. It is essential to be able to apply all the findings of basic research to clinical research to improve the health of patients with liver disease.

Team

Joan Genescà Ferrer

Joan Genescà Ferrer

Head of group
Liver Diseases
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Josep Quer Sivila

Josep Quer Sivila

Main researcher
Liver Diseases
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Maria Martell Pérez-Alcalde

Maria Martell Pérez-Alcalde

Main researcher
Liver Diseases
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Carolina Campos Martinez

Carolina Campos Martinez

Predoctoral researcher
Liver Diseases
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Jordi Llaneras Artigues

Jordi Llaneras Artigues

Predoctoral researcher
Liver Diseases
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Nerea Gómez Mateos

Nerea Gómez Mateos

Liver Diseases
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Joan Genescà Ferrer

Joan Genescà Ferrer

Head of group
Liver Diseases
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Josep Quer Sivila

Josep Quer Sivila

Main researcher
Liver Diseases
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Maria Martell Pérez-Alcalde

Maria Martell Pérez-Alcalde

Main researcher
Liver Diseases
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Carolina Campos Martinez

Carolina Campos Martinez

Predoctoral researcher
Liver Diseases
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Jordi Llaneras Artigues

Jordi Llaneras Artigues

Predoctoral researcher
Liver Diseases
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Nerea Gómez Mateos

Nerea Gómez Mateos

Liver Diseases
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Research lines

Càncer hepàtic

Biòpsia liquida en carcinoma hepatocel·lular

Biomarcadors de carcinoma hepatocel·lular

Efectes de la suplementació del Zinc en models preclínics de carcinoma hepatocel·lular

Assaigs clínics per carcinoma hepatocel·lular

IP: Beatriz Minguez Rosique

Cirrosis i malalties vasculars hepàtiques

Trombosis portal

Malalties vasculars porto-sinusoïdals

Hipertensió portal

Encefalopatia hepàtica

IP: Macarena Simon-Talero Horga

Hepatitis virals - biologia molecular

Subtipat i resistències del virus de la hepatitis C

Quasispècies del virus de la hepatitis E

Exosomes hepàtics en malalties hepàtiques i tumors hepàtics

Identificació, caracterització i variabilitat d’agents virals per seqüenciació massiva, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)


Serveis o tecnologies rellevants


Seqüenciació Sanger i massiva (NGS)

Extracció i amplificació àcids nucleics

Filogènia molecular disseny primers

Tècniques de Biologia Molecular

Gradients per aïllament i estudi d'exosomes en plasma i femta

Citometria de Flux

Resposta immune cel·lular

Cultius

Clonació, expressió de proteïnes recombinants en cultius cel·lulars

Bioinformàtica

IP: Juan Ignacio Esteban Mur, Josep Quer Sivila

Hepatitis virals i immunitat

Resposta immune en pacients amb hepatitis crònica B (HBeAg negatius)

Marcadors serològics i virològics per monitoritzar la infecció crònica per VHB i VHD

Mecanismes d'interacció entre VHB i VHD

Estudis fenotípics in vitro en models de transfecció o infecció del VHB i VHD

Virus de la hepatitis E

Eliminació del virus de la hepatitis C en poblacions d' alta prevalença

Mecanismes fisiopatològics de la hepatitis autoimmune

Hepatitis immunomediadas per inhibidors de checkpoint oncològics


Serveis o tecnologies rellevants:


Estudi de les quasispècies dels virus VHB i VHD per seqüenciació massiva

IP: Maria Buti Ferret, Maria del Mar Riveiro Barciela

Projects

Proyecto piloto de cribado de hepatitis virales en medio extrahospitalario: Proyecto HEPASEM

IP: Maria del Mar Riveiro Barciela
Collaborators: Jordi Llaneras Artigues, Proyecto piloto de cribado de hepatitis virales en medio extrahospitalario: Proyecto HEPASEM, Jesus Trejo Zahinos
Funding agency: GILEAD SCIENCES SLU
Funding: 29997
Reference: GILEAD/HEPATITISCYD/2024/25632
Duration: 03/01/2025 - 30/06/2026

Non-invasive assessment of cACLD and CSPH

IP: Joan Genescà Ferrer
Collaborators: Juan Bañares Sanchez
Funding agency: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
Funding: 35000
Reference: AULA/2024/BAÑERAS
Duration: 01/06/2024 - 31/05/2025

Plataforma de soporte para la Investigación Clínica

IP: Inmaculada Fuentes Camps
Collaborators: Antonio Moreno Galdó, Rafael Simó Canonge, Tamara Del Rio Higueras, Ariadna Martín Balcells, Mª Eulàlia Molinas Guilera, Olga Sánchez- Maroto Carrizo, Angelica Valderrama Rodríguez, Amaia Latasa Arrazubi, Joan Genescà Ferrer, Gemma Vona Giralt, Paula Isabel Roldan Caballero
Funding agency: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Funding: 274920
Reference: PT23/00062
Duration: 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2026

ARTEMIs: AcceleRating the Translation of virtual twins towards a pErsonalised Management of fatty lIver patients

IP: José Raul Herance Camacho
Collaborators: Beatriz Minguez Rosique, Clara Ramírez Serra, Cristina Gamez Cenzano, Juan Manuel Pericàs Pulido, Nuria Roson Gradaille, Andreea Ciudin Mihai, Alberto Roque Pérez, Queralt Martin Saladich, Maria Nazarena Pizzi, Ramón Vilallonga Puy, Enrique Franky Vargas, Carolina Aparicio Gomez
Funding agency: EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Funding: 724000
Reference: ARTEMIS_HE-HLTH2023
Duration: 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2027

Publications

Loss of Cdkn1a protects against MASLD alone or with alcohol intake by preserving lipid homeostasis.

PMID: 39659733
Journal: JHEP Reports
Year: 2025
Reference: JHEP Rep. 2024 Oct 5;7(1):101230. doi: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101230. eCollection 2025 Jan.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ampuero, Javier; Asensio, Iris; Aspichueta, Patricia; Avila, Matias A; Banares, Rafael; Benede-Ubieto, Raquel; Blazquez-Lopez, Elena; Ciudin, Andrea; Coll, Mar; Cubero, Francisco Javier et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101230

Long-term outcome and risk stratification in compensated advanced chronic liver disease after HCV-cure.

PMID: 39817915
Journal: HEPATOLOGY
Year: 2025
Reference: Hepatology. 2025 Feb 1;81(2):609-624. doi: 10.1097/HEP.0000000000001005. Epub 2024 Jul 8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alonso Lopez, Sonia; Azzaroli, Francesco; Balcar, Lorenz; Banares, Rafael; Burghart, Lukas; Carbonell-Asins, Juan A; Dajti, Elton; Ecker, Dominik; Forns, Xavier; Genesca, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.1097/HEP.0000000000001005

Efficacy and Safety of Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Infective Endocarditis.

PMID: 39924109
Journal: CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
Year: 2025
Reference: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2025 Feb 7:S1198-743X(25)00066-7. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2025.02.008.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alegre, Oriol; Ambrosioni, Juan; Ardanuy, Carmen; Berbel, Damaris; Blasco, Arnau; Brunet, Merce; Canas, Maria Alexandra; Carratala, Jordi; Casals, Climent; Castella, Manuel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2025.02.008

Comparison Between Dynamic Models for Predicting Response to Corticosteroids in Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis: A Global Cohort Study.

PMID: 39967231
Journal: ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
Year: 2025
Reference: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2025 Feb 18. doi: 10.1111/apt.70024.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abraldes, Juan G; Al-Karaghouli, Mustafa; Ali Ibrahim, Mohamad; Arab, Juan Pablo; Arnold, Jorge; Arrese, Marco; Ayares, Gustavo; Bataller, Ramon; Cabezas, Joaquin; Cots, Meritxell Ventura et al.
DOI: 10.1111/apt.70024

Use of chronic medications and risk of death due to COVID-19 in hospitalised patients.

PMID: 36302612
Journal: European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
Year: 2024
Reference: Eur J Hosp Pharm. 2024 Apr 23;31(3):247-252. doi: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2021-003186.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Augustin Recio, Salvador; Garcia-Garcia, Sonia; Garcia-Garcia, Sonia; Gorgas, Maria Queralt; Guillen Del Castillo, Alfredo; Larrosa-Garcia, Maria; Louro, Javier; Miarons, Marta; Riera-Arnau, Judit; Sampol Sirvent, Julia et al.
DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2021-003186

Evolution of spontaneous portosystemic shunts over time and following aetiological intervention in patients with cirrhosis.

PMID: 38283756
Journal: JHEP Reports
Year: 2024
Reference: JHEP Rep. 2023 Nov 30;6(2):100977. doi: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2023.100977. eCollection 2024 Feb.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abraldes, Juan G; Albillos, Agustin; Baiges, Anna; Berzigotti, Annalisa; Bonne, Lawrence; Calleja, Jose Luis; Chang, Johannes; Darnell, Anna; Elmahdy, Ahmed; Garcia-Martinez, Rita et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2023.100977

A Phase 3, Randomized, Controlled Trial of Resmetirom in NASH with Liver Fibrosis.

PMID: 38324483
Journal: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
Year: 2024
Reference: N Engl J Med. 2024 Feb 8;390(6):497-509. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2309000.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abdelmalek, Manal F; Alkhouri, Naim; Anstee, Quentin M; Bansal, Meena B; Baum, Seth J; Bedossa, Pierre; Castera, Laurent; Charlton, Michael R; Francque, Sven; Guy, Cynthia D et al.
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2309000

Advancing towards accurate phenotyping based on metabolic and fibrosis risk in metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease: one step closer to personalized care.

PMID: 38322230
Journal: Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition
Year: 2024
Reference: Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr. 2024 Feb 1;13(1):128-131. doi: 10.21037/hbsn-23-563. Epub 2024 Jan 18.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Jimenez-Masip, Alba; Munoz-Martinez, Sergio; Pericas, Juan M et al.
DOI: 10.21037/hbsn-23-563

Validation of IDSA/ATS Guidelines for ICU Admission in Adults Over 80 Years Old With Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

PMID: 36184303
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2023
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2023 Jan;59(1):19-26. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.08.012. Epub 2022 Sep 21.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Cilloniz, Catia; Ferrer, Miquel; Gabarrus, Albert; Mendez, Raul; Menendez, Rosario; Pericas, Juan M; Peroni, Hector Jose; Ruiz, Luis Alberto; Serrano, Leyre; Torres, Antoni et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.08.012

Hyperglycemia in Acute Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients.

PMID: 36167740
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2023
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2023 Jan;59(1):51-56. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.09.001. Epub 2022 Sep 9.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Barbe, Ferran; Cilloniz, Catia; de Gonzalo-Calvo, David; Fernandez-Barat, Laia; Ferrer, Ricard; Gabarrus, Albert; Garcia-Gasulla, Dario; Lorente, Jose Angel; Menendez, Rosario; Motos, Anna et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.09.001

Patient-reported outcomes in NAFLD/NASH clinical trials: A blind spot that needs addressing.

PMID: 36536958
Journal: JHEP Reports
Year: 2023
Reference: JHEP Rep. 2022 Sep 22;5(1):100597. doi: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2022.100597. eCollection 2023 Jan.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Manzano-Nunez, Ramiro; Pericas, Juan M; Rivera-Esteban, Jesus; Sena, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2022.100597

Molecular markers of response to anti-PD1 therapy in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.

PMID: 36108710
Journal: Gastroenterology
Year: 2023
Reference: Gastroenterology. 2023 Jan;164(1):72-88.e18. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.09.005. Epub 2022 Sep 12.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andreu-Oller, Carmen; Bathon, Melanie; Bejjani, Anthony; Castet, Florian; Citterio, Davide; Czauderna, Carolin; Digklia, Antonia; Dufour, Jean-Francois; Finkelmeier, Fabian; Finn, Richard S et al.
DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.09.005

LINK-B: study protocol of a retrospective and prospective project for identification and linkage to care of people living with hepatitis B in a large health area of Barcelona.

PMID: 36564118
Journal: BMJ Open
Year: 2022
Reference: BMJ Open. 2022 Dec 23;12(12):e062680. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062680.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barreira Diaz, Ana; Buti, Maria; Esteban, Rafael; Feliu-Prius, Anna; Palom, Adriana; Palomo, Nieves; Rando, Ariadna; Riveiro-Barciela, Mar; Rodriguez-Frias, Francisco; Vargas-Accarino, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062680

New variants of alpha-1-antitrypsin: structural simulations and clinical expression.

PMID: 36496391
Journal: RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
Year: 2022
Reference: Respir Res. 2022 Dec 10;23(1):339. doi: 10.1186/s12931-022-02271-8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barrecheguren, Miriam; Belmonte, Irene; Esquinas, Cristina; Farago, Georgina; Gabriel-Medina, Pablo; Gonzalez, Angel; Miravitlles, Marc; Nunez, Alexa; Orriols, Gerard; Pons, Monica et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s12931-022-02271-8

Quasispecies Fitness Partition to Characterize the Molecular Status of a Viral Population. Negative Effect of Early Ribavirin Discontinuation in a Chronically Infected HEV Patient.

PMID: 36498981
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
Year: 2022
Reference: Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Nov 24;23(23):14654. doi: 10.3390/ijms232314654.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Adombie, Caroline Melanie; Bosch, Albert; Buti, Maria; Campos, Carolina; Colomer-Castell, Sergi; Cortese, Maria Francesca; Domingo, Esteban; Esteban, Juan Ignacio; Gallego, Isabel; Garcia-Cehic, Damir et al.
DOI: 10.3390/ijms232314654

Clinical and economic value of sofosbuvir-based regimens in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in Spain.

PMID: 36454996
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2022
Reference: PLoS One. 2022 Dec 1;17(12):e0278544. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278544. eCollection 2022.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Casado, Miguel Angel; Dominguez-Hernandez, Raquel; Esteban, Rafael; Martin-Escudero, Victoria et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278544

Prisons: an important link in the elimination of Hepatitis B.

PMID: 35411917
Journal: Revista espanola de sanidad penitenciaria
Year: 2021
Reference: Rev Esp Sanid Penit. 2021 Sep-Dec;23(3):88-90. doi: 10.18176/resp.00036.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Barreira-Diaz, A; Buti, M et al.
DOI: 10.18176/resp.00036

SHARED: An International Collaboration to Unravel Hepatitis C Resistance.

PMID: 34452444
Journal: Viruses-Basel
Year: 2021
Reference: Viruses. 2021 Aug 10;13(8). pii: v13081580. doi: 10.3390/v13081580.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Ceccherini-Silberstein, Francesca; Collaborators, Shared; Dietz, Julia; Douglas, Mark W; Garcia, Federico; Garcia-Cehic, Damir; Grebely, Jason; Harrigan, P Richard; Howe, Anita Y M; Lennerstrand, Johan et al.
DOI: 10.3390/v13081580

Mapping the human genetic architecture of COVID-19.

PMID: 34237774
Journal: NATURE
Year: 2021
Reference: Nature. 2021 Dec;600(7889):472-477. doi: 10.1038/s41586-021-03767-x. Epub 2021 Jul 8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abdelrazik, Marwa; Abdullah, Tala; Abe, Ryuzo; Abe, Shinji; Abecasis, Goncalo R; Abel, Lynn; Abernathy, Caroline; Abraheem, Azmerelda; Abul-Husn, Noura S; Acosta-Herrera, Marialbert et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03767-x

Age-dependent impact of the major common genetic risk factor for COVID-19 on severity and mortality.

PMID: 34597274
Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
Year: 2021
Reference: J Clin Invest. 2021 Dec 1;131(23). pii: 152386. doi: 10.1172/JCI152386.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aarberg Lund, Kristine Marie; Aarem, Jeanette; Aballi, Saad; Abdullah, Tala; Adeleye, Olumide; Adra, Darin; Afilalo, Jonathan; Afilalo, Marc; Afrasiabi, Zaman; Aghemo, Alessio et al.
DOI: 10.1172/JCI152386

COVID-19 and hepatitis B infection.

PMID: 33616549
Journal: ANTIVIRAL THERAPY
Year: 2020
Reference: Antivir Ther. 2020;25(8):389-397. doi: 10.3851/IMP3382.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Alqahtani, Saleh A; Buti, Maria et al.
DOI: 10.3851/IMP3382

Risk of Secondary Infection Waves of COVID-19 in an Insular Region: The Case of the Balearic Islands, Spain.

PMID: 33425932
Journal: Frontiers in Medicine
Year: 2020
Reference: Front Med (Lausanne). 2020 Dec 15;7:563455. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.563455. eCollection 2020.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Eguiluz, Victor M; Fernandez-Gracia, Juan; Melian, Carlos; Pericas, Juan M; Rodriguez, Jorge P et al.
DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.563455

Alcoholic-related liver disease: pathogenesis, management and future therapeutic developments.

PMID: 33054302
Journal: REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS
Year: 2020
Reference: Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2020 Nov;112(11):869-878. doi: 10.17235/reed.2020.7242/2020.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Argemi, Josepmaria; Bataller, Ramon; Rachakonda, Vikrant; Ventura-Cots, Meritxell et al.
DOI: 10.17235/reed.2020.7242/2020

Role of Alcohol and Drug Detection by Regular Urine Sample Testing in pre-transplant evaluation for Alcohol Liver Disease.

PMID: 30059586
Journal: Adicciones
Year: 2020
Reference: Adicciones. 2020 Nov 17;32(4):243-254. doi: 10.20882/adicciones.1121.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Altamirano, Jose; Barrio, Pablo; Gual, Antoni; Lligona, Anna; Lopez, Ana; Lopez, Eva; Lopez-Pelayo, Hugo et al.
DOI: 10.20882/adicciones.1121

Factors influencing hepatitis C cure in the era of direct-acting antivirals.

PMID: 32560767
Journal: Gastroenterologia y Hepatologia
Year: 2019
Reference: Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Sep;42 Suppl 1:1-7. doi: 10.1016/S0210-5705(20)30181-3.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Buti, Maria; Castellote, Jose; Gea, Francisco; Morano, Luis Enrique; Morillas, Rosa M; Pineda, Juan Antonio; Vergara, Mercedes et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0210-5705(20)30181-3

Diabetic retinopathy as an independent predictor of subclinical cardiovascular disease: baseline results of the PRECISED study.

PMID: 31908800
Journal: BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
Year: 2019
Reference: BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care. 2019 Dec 29;7(1):e000845. doi: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2019-000845. eCollection 2019.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aguade-Bruix, Santiago; Baneras, Jordi; Boixadera, Anna; Ferreira, Ignacio; Garcia-Arumi, Jose; Garcia-Dorado, David; Genesca, Joan; Gonzalez-Alujas, Teresa; Gutierrez, Laura; Hernandez, Cristina et al.
DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2019-000845

Restoration of liver sinusoidal cell phenotypes by statins improves portal hypertension and histology in rats with NASH.

PMID: 31882668
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2019
Reference: Sci Rep. 2019 Dec 27;9(1):20183. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-56366-2.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Augustin, Salvador; Barbera, Aurora; Bravo, Miren; Fernandez-Iglesias, Anabel; Genesca, Joan; Gil, Mar; Hide, Diana; Martell, Maria; Raurell, Imma; Salcedo, Maria Teresa et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-56366-2

Alcohol-related liver disease. Clinical practice guidelines. Consensus document sponsored by AEEH.

PMID: 31771785
Journal: Gastroenterologia y Hepatologia
Year: 2019
Reference: Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Dec;42(10):657-676. doi: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2019.09.006. Epub 2019 Nov 23.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Abad, Javier; Albillos, Agustin; Aller, Rocio; Altamirano, Jose; Arias-Loste, Maria Teresa; Banares, Rafael; Bataller, Ramon; Caballeria, Juan; Caballeria, Llorenc; Cabezas, Joaquin et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2019.09.006

The albumin-bilirubin grade uncovers the prognostic relationship between hepatic reserve and immune dysfunction in HIV-associated hepatocellular carcinoma.

PMID: 29034998
Journal: ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
Year: 2018
Reference: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Jan;47(1):95-103. doi: 10.1111/apt.14356. Epub 2017 Oct 16.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Allara, E; Aytaman, A; Bower, M; Brau, N; Chen, T-Y; Citti, C; Dalla Pria, A; Hasson, H; Jain, M; Kaplan, D E et al.
DOI: 10.1111/apt.14356

Slow growing painless mass in the lower limb.

PMID: 27979434
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2018
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2018 Mar;36(3):196-197. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.10.008. Epub 2016 Dec 12.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Peraire, Maria; Perpinan, Carles; Vidal-Gonzalez, Judit; Vilades, Consuelo et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2016.10.008

Portosystemic Shunt Embolization and Recurrent Ascites: A Single-Center Case Series Reply

PMID: 30315774
Journal: GASTROENTEROLOGY
Year: 2018
Reference: Gastroenterology. 2018 Nov;155(5):1650-1651. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.10.021. Epub 2018 Oct 10.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Genesca, Joan; Simon-Talero, Macarena et al.
DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.10.021

Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in HIV-infected patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.

PMID: 29187293
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2018
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2018 Dec;36(10):621-626. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2017.11.002. Epub 2017 Nov 26.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Burgos Cibrian, Joaquin; Curran Fabregas, Adria; Falco Ferrer, Vicenc; Martin Gomez, Maria Teresa; Navarro Mercade, Jordi; Ribera Pascuet, Esteban; Roade Tato, Luisa; Willekens, Rein et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2017.11.002

No detectable resistance to tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in HBeAg+ and HBeAg- patients with chronic hepatitis B after 8 years of treatment.

PMID: 27658343
Journal: JOURNAL OF VIRAL HEPATITIS
Year: 2017
Reference: J Viral Hepat. 2017 Jan;24(1):68-74. doi: 10.1111/jvh.12613. Epub 2016 Sep 23.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buti, M; Cathcart, A L; Corsa, A C; Flaherty, J F; Gane, E J; Kitrinos, K M; Liu, Y; Marcellin, P; Miller, M D et al.
DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12613

Effectiveness and safety of sofosbuvir-based regimens plus an NS5A inhibitor for patients with HCV genotype 3 infection and cirrhosis. Results of a multicenter real-life cohort.

PMID: 27935168
Journal: JOURNAL OF VIRAL HEPATITIS
Year: 2017
Reference: J Viral Hepat. 2017 Apr;24(4):304-311. doi: 10.1111/jvh.12648. Epub 2016 Dec 9.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alonso, S; Ampuero, J; Badia, E; Baliellas, C; Buti, M; Carrion, J A; Castro, A; Devesa, M J; Esteban, R; Fernandez, I et al.
DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12648

Alfapump(R) system vs. large volume paracentesis for refractory ascites: A multicenter randomized controlled study.

PMID: 28645737
Journal: JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
Year: 2017
Reference: J Hepatol. 2017 Nov;67(5):940-949. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2017.06.010. Epub 2017 Jun 21.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Adebayo, Danielle; Angeli, Paolo; Borisenko, Oleg; Bureau, Christophe; Chalret de Rieu, Mael; Cordoba, Juan; Elkrief, Laure; Inhaber, Neil; Jalan, Rajiv; MacDonald, Stewart et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2017.06.010

Reply to: Heavy daily alcohol intake at the population level predicts the weight of alcohol in cirrhosis burden worldwide: methodological issues of confounding and prediction models.

PMID: 28043875
Journal: JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
Year: 2017
Reference: J Hepatol. 2017 Apr;66(4):865. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2016.12.023. Epub 2016 Dec 30.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Abraldes, Juan G; Altamirano, Jose; Bataller, Ramon; Cruz-Lemini, Monica; Ndugga, Nambi et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2016.12.023

Randomized controlled trial of the NS5A inhibitor daclatasvir plus peginterferon and ribavirin for HCV genotype-4 (COMMAND-4).

PMID: 26313445
Journal: ANTIVIRAL THERAPY
Year: 2016
Reference: Antivir Ther. 2016;21(3):195-205. doi: 10.3851/IMP2985.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alric, Laurent; Bourliere, Marc; Brown, Ashley; Buti, Maria; Hassanein, Tarek; Hezode, Christophe; Hughes, Eric; Liu, Zhaohui; McPhee, Fiona; Molina, Esther et al.
DOI: 10.3851/IMP2985

Impact of Cytomegalovirus Infection on Severe Hepatitis C Recurrence in Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation.

PMID: 26371595
Journal: TRANSPLANTATION
Year: 2016
Reference: Transplantation. 2016 Mar;100(3):593-9. doi: 10.1097/TP.0000000000000912.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Campos-Varela, Isabel; Castells, Luis; Caston, Juan Jose; de la Mata, Manuel; Fabregat, Joan; Gomez, Miguel Angel; Gonzalez-Dieguez, Luisa; Herrero, Ignacio; Lumbreras, Carlos; Salcedo, Magdalena et al.
DOI: 10.1097/TP.0000000000000912

Antiviral Strategies Based on Lethal Mutagenesis and Error Threshold.

PMID: 26294225
Journal: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Year: 2016
Reference: Curr Top Microbiol Immunol. 2016;392:323-39. doi: 10.1007/82_2015_459.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Domingo, Esteban; Perales, Celia et al.
DOI: 10.1007/82_2015_459

Hepatitis C Virus RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase Interacts with the Akt/PKB Kinase and Induces Its Subcellular Relocalization.

PMID: 27021315
Journal: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
Year: 2016
Reference: Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2016 May 23;60(6):3540-50. doi: 10.1128/AAC.03019-15. Print 2016 Jun.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Cimas, Francisco J; Domingo, Esteban; Mas, Antonio; Perales, Celia; Sabariegos, Rosario; Sanchez-Prieto, Ricardo; Valero, Maria Llanos et al.
DOI: 10.1128/AAC.03019-15

[Littoral cell angioma. An uncommon cause of constitutional syndrome].

PMID: 25070519
Journal: MED CLIN-BARCELONA
Year: 2015
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2015 Mar 9;144(5):239. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2014.04.019. Epub 2014 Jul 26.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Callejas Moraga, Eduardo L; Pinal Fernandez, Iago; Roade Tato, Luisa; Santafe Colomina, Manel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2014.04.019

Pegylated interferon plus ribavirin in HIV-infected patients with recurrent hepatitis C after liver transplantation: a prospective cohort study.

PMID: 25127748
Journal: J HEPATOL
Year: 2015
Reference: J Hepatol. 2015 Jan;62(1):92-100. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2014.07.034. Epub 2014 Aug 13.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abradelo, M; Abradelo, Manuel; Aguero, F; Aguero, F; Aguero, F; Aguero, Fernando; Aguilera, V; Aguilera, Victoria; Alonso, M P; Antela, A et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2014.07.034

Unique genomic profile of fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma.

PMID: 25557953
Journal: GASTROENTEROLOGY
Year: 2015
Reference: Gastroenterology. 2015 Apr;148(4):806-18.e10. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2014.12.028. Epub 2014 Dec 31.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alsinet, Clara; Cabellos, Laia; Carrilho, Flair; Cornella, Helena; Esteller, Manel; Hao, Ke; Heaton, Nigel D; Hoshida, Yujin; Imbeaud, Sandrine; Lachenmayer, Anja et al.
DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2014.12.028

[Therapeutic decisions in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and patterns of sorafenib use. Results of the international observational GIDEON trial in Spain].

PMID: 25583146
Journal: GASTROENT HEPAT-BARC
Year: 2015
Reference: Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Apr;38(4):263-73. doi: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2014.11.001. Epub 2015 Jan 9.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andrade, Raul; Arenas, Juan; Bustamante, Javier; Castells, Lluis; Diaz, Roberto; Espinosa, M Dolores; Fernandez-Castroagudin, Javier; Gomez, Mariano; Gonzalvez, Maria Luisa; Granizo, Ignacio Martin et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2014.11.001

Groove sign in eosinophilic fasciitis.

PMID: 25043386
Journal: LANCET
Year: 2014
Reference: Lancet. 2014 Nov 15;384(9956):1774. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60526-2. Epub 2014 Jul 17.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Callejas-Moraga, Eduardo Luis; Pinal-Fernandez, Iago; Roade-Tato, Maria Luisa; Simeon-Aznar, Carmen Pilar et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60526-2

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Of Triple Therapy With Peginterferon, Ribavirin, And Boceprevir For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 1 With Severe Fibrosis Under "Real-Life" Conditions.

PMID: 27200769
Journal: VALUE IN HEALTH
Year: 2014
Reference: Value Health. 2014 Nov;17(7):A367. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.822. Epub 2014 Oct 26.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Arenas, J; Barcena, R; Buti, M; Calleja, J L; Crespo, J; de, la Revilla J; Delgado, M; Fernandez, Rodriguez C; Forns, X; Gea, F et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.822

Liver biopsy-related infection in liver transplant recipients: A current matter of concern?

PMID: 24395813
Journal: LIVER TRANSPLANTATION
Year: 2014
Reference: Liver Transpl. 2014 May;20(5):552-6. doi: 10.1002/lt.23817. Epub 2014 Jan 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Allende, Helena; Bilbao, Itxarone; Castells, Lluis; Gavalda, Joan; Gelabert, Maria Arantzazu; Len, Oscar; Pahissa, Albert; Sanchez, Cristina Lopez et al.
DOI: 10.1002/lt.23817

[Early detection, prevention and management of renal failure in liver transplantation].

PMID: 25060591
Journal: Gastroenterologia y Hepatologia
Year: 2014
Reference: Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014 Oct;37(8):480-91. doi: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2013.11.006. Epub 2014 Jul 22.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Baliellas, Carme; Bilbao, Itxarone; Cantarell, Carme; Castells, Lluis; Cruzado, Josep Maria; Esforzado, Nuria; Garcia-Valdecasas, Juan Carlos; Llado, Laura; Oppenheimer, Federico; Rimola, Antoni et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2013.11.006

Response of hepatitis C virus to long-term passage in the presence of alpha interferon: multiple mutations and a common phenotype.

PMID: 23637397
Journal: JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
Year: 2013
Reference: J Virol. 2013 Jul;87(13):7593-607. doi: 10.1128/JVI.02824-12. Epub 2013 May 1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Beach, Nathan M; Domingo, Esteban; Esteban, Juan Ignacio; Gallego, Isabel; Perales, Celia; Quer, Josep; Rice, Charles; Sheldon, Julie; Soria, Maria Eugenia et al.
DOI: 10.1128/JVI.02824-12

Hepatitis E virus: new faces of an old infection.

PMID: 24114815
Journal: Annals of Hepatology
Year: 2013
Reference: Ann Hepatol. 2013 Nov-Dec;12(6):861-70.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Buti, Maria; Riveiro-Barciela, Mar; Rodriguez-Frias, Francisco et al.
DOI:

Quasispecies structure, cornerstone of hepatitis B virus infection: mass sequencing approach.

PMID: 24222943
Journal: WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
Year: 2013
Reference: World J Gastroenterol. 2013 Nov 7;19(41):6995-7023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i41.6995.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Buti, Maria; Homs, Maria; Rodriguez-Frias, Francisco; Tabernero, David et al.
DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i41.6995

Molecular epidemiology and putative origin of hepatitis C virus in random volunteers from Argentina.

PMID: 24124326
Journal: WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
Year: 2013
Reference: World J Gastroenterol. 2013 Sep 21;19(35):5813-27. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i35.5813.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buti, Maria; Camos, Silvia; Casillas, Rosario; Cubero, Maria; del Pino, Noemi; Esteban, Juan Ignacio; Esteban, Rafael; Garcia-Cehic, Damir; Gregori, Josep; Guardia, Jaume et al.
DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i35.5813

Palmoplantar pustulosis and chest pain.

PMID: 22325323
Journal: LANCET
Year: 2012
Reference: Lancet. 2012 May 5;379(9827):e49. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)61589-4. Epub 2012 Feb 10.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Aparicio, Gloria; Riveiro-Barciela, Mar; Ventura-Cots, Meritxell et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)61589-4

Surgically induced weight loss by gastric bypass improves non alcoholic fatty liver disease in morbid obese patients.

PMID: 23355916
Journal: World journal of hepatology
Year: 2012
Reference: World J Hepatol. 2012 Dec 27;4(12):382-8. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v4.i12.382.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Allende, Helena; Baena-Fustegueras, Juan A; Catalan, Roberto; Ferrer, Roser; Fort, Jose M; Guardia, Jaime; Lecube, Albert; Pardina, Eva; Peinado-Onsurbe, Julia; Ramon Y Cajal, Santiago et al.
DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v4.i12.382

Triple therapy with boceprevir or telaprevir for treatment naive HCV patients.

PMID: 23199503
Journal: BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH IN CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
Year: 2012
Reference: Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2012 Aug;26(4):445-53. doi: 10.1016/j.bpg.2012.09.001.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Buti, Maria; Esteban, Rafael et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2012.09.001

Quasispecies dynamics in main core epitopes of hepatitis B virus by ultra-deep-pyrosequencing.

PMID: 23155338
Journal: WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
Year: 2012
Reference: World J Gastroenterol. 2012 Nov 14;18(42):6096-105. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i42.6096.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Buti, Maria; Corral, Noelia; Esteban, Rafael; Homs, Maria; Quer, Josep; Rodriguez-Frias, Francisco; Sanchez, Alex; Tabernero, David et al.
DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i42.6096

[III Consensus Meeting of the Spanish Society of Liver Transplantation. Hepatitis C, living-donor liver transplantation, quality of liver grafts and of liver transplantation programs].

PMID: 21885044
Journal: Cirugía Española
Year: 2011
Reference: Cir Esp. 2011 Oct;89(8):487-504. Epub 2011 Aug 31.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Acevedo, Juan Manuel Pascasio; Aguirre, Itxarone Bilbao; Anadon, Miquel Navasa; Andujar, Rafael Lopez; Arrillaga, Ignacio Gonzalez-Pinto; Aullo, Trinidad Serrano; Blanco, Manuel Delgado; Canizares, Rafael Banares; Castillo, Martin Prieto; Castro, Jorge Martinez et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2011.06.005

Hyperkalemic distal renal tubular acidosis caused by immunosuppressant treatment with tacrolimus in a liver transplant patient: case report.

PMID: 22172892
Journal: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
Year: 2011
Reference: Transplant Proc. 2011 Dec;43(10):4016-8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bilbao, I; Campos-Varela, I; Castells, L; Crespo, M; Riveiro-Barciela, M; Simon-Talero, M; Tovar, J L; Vargas, V; Ventura-Cots, M et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.09.064

Clinical outcome of acute and chronic hepatitis delta over time: a long-term follow-up study.

PMID: 20546496
Journal: JOURNAL OF VIRAL HEPATITIS
Year: 2011
Reference: J Viral Hepat. 2011 Jun;18(6):434-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2010.01324.x.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2010.01324.x

Diagnostic and prognostic markers in liver cirrhosis.

PMID: 22045396
Journal: DISEASE MARKERS
Year: 2011
Reference: Dis Markers. 2011 Jan 1;31(3):119-20.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Augustin, Salvador; Genesca, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.3233/DMA-2011-0833

Hepatocellular carcinoma: novel molecular approaches for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy.

PMID: 20059340
Journal: ANNUAL REVIEW OF MEDICINE
Year: 2010
Reference: Annu Rev Med. 2010;61:317-28.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Forner, Alejandro; Llovet, Josep M; Minguez, Beatriz; Reig, Maria; Villanueva, Augusto et al.
DOI: 10.1146/annurev.med.080608.100623

IGF activation in a molecular subclass of hepatocellular carcinoma and pre-clinical efficacy of IGF-1R blockage.

PMID: 20206398
Journal: JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
Year: 2010
Reference: J Hepatol. 2010 Apr;52(4):550-9. Epub 2010 Feb 13.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alsinet, Clara; Bruix, Jordi; Cabellos, Laia; Chiang, Derek Y; Hoshida, Yujin; Llovet, Josep M; Mazzaferro, Vincenzo; Minguez, Beatriz; Moyano, Susana; Peix, Judit et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2010.01.015

Molecular classification and novel targets in hepatocellular carcinoma: recent advancements.

PMID: 20175032
Journal: SEMINARS IN LIVER DISEASE
Year: 2010
Reference: Semin Liver Dis. 2010 Feb;30(1):35-51. Epub 2010 Feb 19.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Hoshida, Yujin; Lachenmayer, Anja; Llovet, Josep M; Minguez, Beatriz; Toffanin, Sara; Villanueva, Augusto et al.
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247131

Acute esophageal variceal bleeding: Current strategies and new perspectives.

PMID: 21161008
Journal: World journal of hepatology
Year: 2010
Reference: World J Hepatol. 2010 Jul 27;2(7):261-74.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Augustin, Salvador; Genesca, Joan; Gonzalez, Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v2.i7.261

Pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma and molecular therapies.

PMID: 19387255
Journal: CURRENT OPINION IN GASTROENTEROLOGY
Year: 2009
Reference: Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2009 May;25(3):186-94.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Chiang, Derek; Llovet, Josep M; Minguez, Beatriz; Tovar, Victoria; Villanueva, Augusto et al.
DOI: 10.1097/MOG.0b013e32832962a1

Ras pathway activation in hepatocellular carcinoma and anti-tumoral effect of combined sorafenib and rapamycin in vivo.

PMID: 19665249
Journal: JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
Year: 2009
Reference: J Hepatol. 2009 Oct;51(4):725-33.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alsinet, Clara; Bruix, Jordi; Cabellos, Laia; Chiang, Derek Y; Deniz, Kemal; Fiel, M Isabel; Friedman, Scott L; Hoshida, Yujin; Lim, Kiat Hon; Llovet, Josep M et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2009.03.028

Increased expression and activity of hepatic lipase in the liver of morbidly obese adult patients in relation to lipid content.

PMID: 18972174
Journal: OBESITY SURGERY
Year: 2009
Reference: Obes Surg. 2009 Jul;19(7):894-904.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Allende, Helena; Baena-Fustegueras, Juan A; Catalan, Roberto; Fort, Jose M; Galard, Rosa; Lecube, Albert; Pardina, Eva; Peinado-Onsurbe, Julia; Vargas, Victor et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s11695-008-9739-9

Hepatitis C viral kinetics during treatment with peg IFN-alpha-2b in HIV/HCV coinfected patients as a function of baseline CD4+ T-cell counts.

PMID: 19797971
Journal: JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES
Year: 2009
Reference: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 Dec 1;52(4):452-8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Avidan, Neumann U; Buti, Maria; Fauci, Anthony S; Ferenci, Peter; Goldstein, Deborah; Kottilil, Shyam; Masur, Henry; McLaughlin, Mary; Polis, Michael A; Rozenberg, Lynn et al.
DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181be7249

Thesis

Targeted biodegradable nanoparticles of simvastatin as new therapeutic tool for chornic liver disease

PhD student: Mar Gil Soler
Director/s: Maria Nieves Martell Pérez-Alcalde, Diana Hide Alferez
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2023

Experimental models in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ans effects of therapeutic strantegies based on gut microbiota

PhD student: Aurora Barbera Belles
Director/s: Maria Nieves Martell Pérez-Alcalde, Salvador Augustin Recio
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2023

Studies of viral and host biomarkers in hepatitis C virus infected patients

PhD student: Meritxell Llorens Revull
Director/s: Josep Quer Sivila, Marta Bes Maijo, Celia Belen Perales Viejo
University: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2023

Liquid biopsy in hepatocellular carcinoma: Utility of circulating cell-free DNA profiling and cytokine levels in hepatocellular carcinoma management

PhD student: Elena Vargas Accarino, Elena Vargas Accarino
Director/s: Beatriz Minguez Rosique, Maria del Mar Riveiro Barciela
University:
Year: 2023

Impact of hepatitis D viraemia on patient liver-related outcomes

PhD student: Adriana Palom Agusti, Adriana Palom Agusti
Director/s: Maria Buti Ferret, Maria del Mar Riveiro Barciela
University: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2022

Nuevos horizontes en la epidemiología, clínica, tratamiento y cribado de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C en la era de los antivirales de acción directa, de Jordi Llaneras Artigues

PhD student: Jordi Llaneras Artigues
Director/s: Maria Buti Ferret, Maria del Mar Riveiro Barciela
University: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2022

Optimización de factores pronósticos y tratamiento de la hemorragia digestiva por varices esofágicas en pacientes con cirrosis hepática.

PhD student: IRENE CONEJO SOSA
Director/s: Salvador Augustin Recio
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2021

Estudi de caracterització i diagnòstic de la infecció aguda i crònica pel virus de l'Hepatitis E

PhD student: Sofia Romina Piriz Ruzo
Director/s: Josep Quer Sivila, Maria Buti Ferret, Francisco Rodríguez Frias
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2021

Nuevos tratamientos en esteatohepatitis no alcohólica experimental: Combinación de estatinas y antagonistas del receptor A de endotelina para la recuperación del fenotipo alterado de las células del sinusoide hepático

PhD student: Miren Bravo Garmendia
Director/s: Maria Nieves Martell Pérez-Alcalde, Meritxell Genesca Ferrer
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2020

Estudio de la quasiespecies del virus de la hepatitis delta: Análisis de la región del antígeno delta y de la ribozima

PhD student: Sara Sopena Santisteve
Director/s: Maria Buti Ferret, David Tabernero Caellas
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2020

Paper de l'elastografia hepàtica i esplènica en el diagnòstic, segument i tractament de la malaltia hepàtica crònica avançada compensada

PhD student: Mònica Pons Delgado
Director/s: Joan Genescà Ferrer, Salvador Augustin Recio
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2019

Canvis morfofuncionals en un model animal experimental de malaltia hepàtica per fetge gras no alcohòlic després de tractament amb cirurgia bariàtrica versus dieta hipocalòrica

PhD student: Eider Talavera Urquijo, Eider Talavera Urquijo
Director/s: José Maria Balibrea del Castillo, Maria Nieves Martell Pérez-Alcalde, Salvador Augustin Recio
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2018

Caracterización molecular del perfil de resistencias del virus de la hepatitis C después del fallo terapéutico a antivirales de acción directa mediante secuenciación masiva

PhD student: Qian Chen
Director/s: Josep Quer Sivila, Celia Belen Perales Viejo, Josep Gregori Font
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2018

Nuevos modelos experimentales para el estudio de mecanismos fisiopatológicos

PhD student: Teresa García Lezana
Director/s: Salvador Augustin Recio, Laia Chavarria Vilarasau, Joan Genescà Ferrer
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2017

Complejidad de la cuasiespecie del virus de la Hepatitis B en la región X/precore: asociación con la evolución de la infección con y sin tratamiento antiviral

PhD student: Andrea Caballero Garralda
Director/s: Maria Buti Ferret, Francisco Rodríguez Frias
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2016

Estudi de la composició de la quasiespècies del virus de la hepatitis B a les regions codificants de les proteïnes de l'envolta i la polimerasa viral per seqüenciació massiva: associació de les seves variants genètiques amb el tractament antiviral de la hepatitis B crònica amb anàlegs de nucleòsids/nucleòtids

PhD student: David Tabernero Caellas
Director/s: Maria Buti Ferret, Francisco Rodríguez Frias
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2015

Tratamiento de la recurrencia de la infección por VHC en pacientes trasplantados hepáticos. Optimización del proceso.

PhD student: Isabel Campos Varela
Director/s: Juan Ignacio Esteban Mur, Lluis Castells Fusté
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2013

Analysis of the natural evolution of the hepatitis B virus quasispecies in the preCore/Core regions and treatment effects using conventional techniques and ultra-deep pyrosequencing

PhD student: Maria Homs Riba
Director/s: Maria Buti Ferret, Francisco Rodríguez Frias
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2012

Pronóstico de la hemorragia aguda por varices esofágicas en pacientes con cirrosis hepática

PhD student: Salvador Augustin Recio
Director/s: Joan Genescà Ferrer
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2011

Edema cerebral de bajo grado en la encefalopatía hepática

PhD student: Beatriz Minguez Rosique
Director/s:
University: Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona
Year: 2007

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On World Clinical Trials Day, we highlight some of the studies we have participated in that confirm the efficacy of new drugs, allowing their approval by regulatory agencies.

Estudi sobre els patrons de consum habitual de l'alcohol en població jove

Des de Vall d'Hebron estem buscant 200 persones voluntàries sanes d'entre 18 i 30 anys per a participar en un estudi sobre els patrons de consum habitual de l'alcohol en població jove, en el marc del projecte StopALD.

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