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Pneumology

The group’s basic and clinical research activity, above all, surrounds the fields of inflammation and repair, respiratory insufficiency and tissue hypoxia, and these fields complement one another and are connected through the study of conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, infections, transplants, pulmonary hypertension or sleep-related breathing disorders.

The group has an experimental research laboratory and a clinical research and clinical trial unit. It is made up of professionals from different specialties (pulmonologists, biologists, nurses, laboratory technicians, physiotherapists etc.). This multidisciplinary team provides an added value to the group and guarantees the existence of the critical mass necessary to carry out scientific projects.

Our group is a node that belongs to the CIBERES network (CIBER for respiratory diseases) and also works in collaboration with groups of the highest national and international prestige.

Publications

Influence of forearm rotation on the kinetic stabilizing efficiency of the muscles that control the scapholunate joint. Clinical application in proprioceptive and neuromuscular rehabilitation programs.

PMID: 37852910
Journal: Journal of Hand Therapy
Year: 2023
Reference: J Hand Ther. 2023 Oct 17:S0894-1130(23)00137-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.09.012.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Cruz, M J; Espejo, D; Esplugas, Mireia; Fernandez-Noguera, Nuria; Garcia-Elias, Marc; Gomez-Domingo, M R; Lluch, Alex; Llusa-Perez, Manuel; Luengo, O; Munoz, X et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.09.012

Poor sleep is associated with deficits of attention in COPD patients.

PMID: 37866212
Journal: SLEEP MEDICINE
Year: 2023
Reference: Sleep Med. 2023 Oct 15;112:165-172. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.10.008.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ferrer, Jaume; Ferrer, Jaume; Miravitlles, Marc; Miravitlles, Marc; Romero, Odile; Romero, Odile; Saez, Maria; Saez, Maria; Sampol, Gabriel; Sampol, Gabriel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.10.008

Genetic testing in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: in whom and when?

PMID: 37915894
Journal: Clinical Kidney Journal
Year: 2023
Reference: Clin Kidney J. 2023 Aug 10;16(11):2011-2022. doi: 10.1093/ckj/sfad193. eCollection 2023 Nov.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Avila, Ana; Aviles, Beatriz; Carrera, Noa; de la Prada Alvarez, Francisco Jose; de Lorenzo, Alberto; Fernandez-Juarez, Gema; Fernandez-Lorente, Loreto; Ferrer, Jaume; Garca-Gonzalez, Miguel Angel; Garcia-Carro, Clara et al.
DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfad193

Spanish cardiac catheterization and coronary intervention registry. 32nd official report of the Interventional Cardiology Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (1990-2022).

PMID: 37863184
Journal: REVISTA ESPANOLA DE CARDIOLOGIA
Year: 2023
Reference: Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2023 Oct 19:S1885-5857(23)00273-6. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2023.07.012.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Agudelo, Victor Hugo; Alonso, Javier Robles; Alvarez, Maria Eugenia Vazquez; Amat-Santos, Ignacio J; Andraka, Leire; Anton, Salvador Alvarez; Aquino, Rosa Sanchez; Arellano, Manuel Vizcaino; Arroyo, Jose Ramon Ruiz; Arzamendi, Dabit et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2023.07.012

PREVALENCE AND IMPACT OF COMORBIDITIES IN INDIVIDUALS WITH COPD: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

PMID: 35618259
Journal: Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases
Year: 2022
Reference: Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul). 2022 Jul;85(3):205-220. doi: 10.4046/trd.2021.0179. Epub 2022 May 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Almeida, Victor Durier Cavalcanti de; Camelier, Aquiles Assuncao; Camelier, Fernanda Warken Rosa; Maciel, Roberto Rodrigues Bandeira Tosta; Miravitlles, Marc; Santos, Natasha Cordeiro Dos et al.
DOI: 10.4046/trd.2021.0179

Why Use Aprepitant Only as a Cough Suppressant in Lung Cancer When at Higher Doses it Could Also Exert an Antitumor Action?

PMID: 35606264
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2022
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2022 Oct;58(10):727-728. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.05.004. Epub 2022 May 13.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Covenas, Rafael; Morell, Ferran; Munoz, Miguel; Munoz, Miguel E et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.05.004

Successful JC virus-targeted T-cell therapy for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a lung transplant recipient.

PMID: 35595631
Journal: JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION
Year: 2022
Reference: J Heart Lung Transplant. 2022 Jul;41(7):991-996. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.04.001. Epub 2022 Apr 12.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Bassetti, Matteo; Basso, Sabrina; Berastegui, Cristina; Bove, Tiziana; Castaldo, Nadia; Cinque, Paola; Comoli, Patrizia; De Colle, Maria Cristina; Gerevini, Simonetta; Givone, Filippo et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.04.001

Lung transplantation in HIV-positive patients: a european retrospective cohort study.

PMID: 35595318
Journal: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
Year: 2022
Reference: Eur Respir J. 2022 Jul 13;60(1). pii: 13993003.00189-2022. doi: 10.1183/13993003.00189-2022. Print 2022 Jul.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Berastegui, Cristina; Bertani, Alessandro; Corinna Morlacchi, Letizia; Demant, Xavier; Fadel, Elie; Gottlieb, Jens; Humbert, Marc; Jaksch, Peter; Le Pavec, Jerome; Lortholary, Olivier et al.
DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00189-2022

Cost-effectiveness analysis of Anti-IL-5 therapies of severe eosinophilic asthma in Spain.

PMID: 34114935
Journal: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ECONOMICS
Year: 2021
Reference: J Med Econ. 2021 Jan-Dec;24(1):874-882. doi: 10.1080/13696998.2021.1941065.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Garcia, Andrea; Gonzalez-Barcala, Francisco Javier; Izquierdo-Alonso, Jose Luis; Mariscal, Esther; Munoz-Gall, Xavier; van de Wetering, Gijs; Yang, Shibing et al.
DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2021.1941065

Baseline Cystic fibrosis disease severity has an adverse impact on pregnancy and infant outcomes, but does not impact disease progression.

PMID: 32917549
Journal: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
Year: 2021
Reference: J Cyst Fibros. 2021 May;20(3):388-394. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2020.09.002. Epub 2020 Sep 9.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Aliberti, Stefano; Amsalem, Hagai; Aviram, Micha; Bentur, Lea; Blasi, Francesco; Blau, Hannah; Cohen-Cymberknoh, Malena; Gindi Reiss, Bar; Golan Tripto, Inbal; Gur, Michal et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2020.09.002

Severe loss of mechanical efficiency in COVID-19 patients.

PMID: 34102017
Journal: Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle
Year: 2021
Reference: J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2021 Aug;12(4):1056-1063. doi: 10.1002/jcsm.12739. Epub 2021 Jun 8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Boixeda, Ramon; Campins, Lluis; Carcole, Jessica; Casarramona, Paula; Del Carmen, Amin; Garnacho-Castano, Manuel Vicente; Llorensi, Gemma; Miravitlles, Marc M; Moreno, Eva; Ortega, Pilar et al.
DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12739

Study of the Diagnostic Delay of Tuberculosis in Spain.

PMID: 34088404
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2021
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2021 Jun;57(6):440-442. doi: 10.1016/j.arbr.2021.04.006. Epub 2021 Apr 17.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Altet, Nieves; Anibarro, Luis; Caminero, Jose Antonio; Cayla, Joan Artur; Dominguez, Angel; Garcia-Clemente, Marta Maria; Garcia-Garcia, Jose Maria; Jimenez-Fuentes, Maria Angeles; Medina, Juan Francisco; Mir, Isabel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbr.2021.04.006

Active tuberculosis, sequelae and COVID-19 co-infection: first cohort of 49 cases.

PMID: 32457198
Journal: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
Year: 2020
Reference: Eur Respir J. 2020 Jul 9;56(1). pii: 13993003.01398-2020. doi: 10.1183/13993003.01398-2020. Print 2020 Jul.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Alffenaar, Jan-Willem; Andrejak, Claire; Bachez, Pierre; Bart, Pierre-Alexandre; Belilovski, Evgeny; Blanc, Francois-Xavier; Borisov, Sergey; Cardoso-Landivar, Jose; Centis, Rosella; Codecasa, Luigi Ruffo et al.
DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01398-2020

The right treatment for the right patient with COPD: lessons from the IMPACT trial.

PMID: 32439736
Journal: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
Year: 2020
Reference: Eur Respir J. 2020 May 21;55(5). pii: 55/5/2000881. doi: 10.1183/13993003.00881-2020. Print 2020 May.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Miravitlles, Marc; Stolz, Daiana et al.
DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00881-2020

iTRAQ-based proteomic analysis reveals potential serum biomarkers of allergic and non-allergic asthma.

PMID: 32424932
Journal: ALLERGY
Year: 2020
Reference: Allergy. 2020 Dec;75(12):3171-3183. doi: 10.1111/all.14406. Epub 2020 Jul 3.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andrade-Bulos, Luis Juan; Arias, Pilar; Crujeiras, Rosa Maria; Cruz, Maria Jesus; Gonzalez-Barcala, Francisco Javier; Nieto-Fontarigo, Juan Jose; Salgado, Francisco Javier; San-Jose, Maria Esther; Valdes-Cuadrado, Luis et al.
DOI: 10.1111/all.14406

Easy to Perform Physical Performance Tests to Identify COPD Patients with Low Physical Activity in Clinical Practice.

PMID: 32425517
Journal: International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Year: 2020
Reference: Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2020 Apr 24;15:921-929. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S246571. eCollection 2020.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Cvetko, Danijel; Esquinas, Cristina; Matkovic, Zinka; Miravitlles, Marc; Rahelic, Dario; Tudoric, Neven; Zarak, Marko et al.
DOI: 10.2147/COPD.S246571

Use of IP-10 detection in dried plasma spots for latent tuberculosis infection diagnosis in contacts via mail.

PMID: 30850687
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2019
Reference: Sci Rep. 2019 Mar 8;9(1):3943. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-40778-1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Altet, N; Cantos, A; De Souza-Galvao, M L; Dominguez, J; Garcia-Garcia, E; Gonzalez-Diaz, Y; Jimenez, M A; Latorre, I; Millet, J P; Molina-Pinargote, I et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-40778-1

Lung Retransplantation Due to Chronic Lung Allograph Dysfunction: Results From a Spanish Transplant Unit.

PMID: 30131203
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2019
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2019 Mar;55(3):134-138. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2018.07.025. Epub 2018 Aug 18.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Berastegui, Cristina; Bravo, Carlos; Lopez-Meseguer, Manuel; Monforte, Victor; Moreno Galdo, Antonio; Revilla-Lopez, Eva; Roman, Antonio; Romero Vielva, Laura; Sacanell Lacasa, Judith; Saez-Gimenez, Berta et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2018.07.025

Microbial contamination of liposomal amphotericin B nebuliser devices in lung transplant patients.

PMID: 29754979
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2019
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2019 Mar;37(3):211-212. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.04.004. Epub 2018 May 10.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Escobar, Roser; Fernandez-Huerta, Miguel; Monforte, Victor; Rodriguez, Virginia et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2018.04.004

Practical Guide to the Identification and Diagnosis of Asthma-COPD Overlap (ACO).

PMID: 30789039
Journal: COPD-Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Year: 2019
Reference: COPD. 2019 Feb;16(1):1-7. doi: 10.1080/15412555.2019.1575802. Epub 2019 Feb 21.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barrecheguren, Miriam; Esquinas, Cristina; Loeb, Eduardo; Miravitlles, Marc; Nunez, Alexa; Sarasate, Mikel et al.
DOI: 10.1080/15412555.2019.1575802

Clinical characteristics and outcome of lung transplant recipients with respiratory isolation of Corynebacterium spp.

PMID: 29793964
Journal: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Year: 2018
Reference: J Clin Microbiol. 2018 Jul 26;56(8). pii: JCM.00142-18. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00142-18. Print 2018 Aug.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Baroja, Aida; Berastegui, Cristina; Deu, Maria; Gavalda, Joan; Len, Oscar; Los-Arcos, Ibai; Roman, Antonio; Sacanell, Judith; Teresa Martin-Gomez, Maria et al.
DOI: 10.1128/JCM.00142-18

Respiratory medication used in COPD patients from seven Latin American countries: the LASSYC study.

PMID: 29785104
Journal: International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Year: 2018
Reference: Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2018 May 11;13:1545-1556. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S154097. eCollection 2018.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Casas, Alejandro; Lopez Varela, Maria Victorina; Mendoza, Laura; Menezes, Ana Mb; Miravitlles, Marc; Montes de Oca, Maria; Ramirez, Larissa; Wehrmeister, Fernando C et al.
DOI: 10.2147/COPD.S154097

The role of transbronchial cryobiopsy in lung transplantation.

PMID: 29779238
Journal: HISTOPATHOLOGY
Year: 2018
Reference: Histopathology. 2018 Oct;73(4):593-600. doi: 10.1111/his.13656. Epub 2018 Jul 5.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alvarez, Antonio; Berastegui, Cristina; Culebras, Mario; de Gracia, Javier; Montero, M Angeles; Mugnier, Jacqueline; Ortiz-Villalon, Cristian et al.
DOI: 10.1111/his.13656

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: a Need for Action.

PMID: 29777660
Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
Year: 2018
Reference: Am J Med. 2018 Sep;131(9S):15-22. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2018.05.003. Epub 2018 May 17.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Anzueto, Antonio; Miravitlles, Marc et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2018.05.003

Erratum: Changes in initial COPD treatment choice over time and factors influencing prescribing decisions in UK primary care: a real-world study.

PMID: 28631719
Journal: npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine
Year: 2017
Reference: NPJ Prim Care Respir Med. 2017 Jun 8;27:17004. doi: 10.1038/npjpcrm.2017.4.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Baldwin, Michael; Brusselle, Guy; Davis, Emily; Gruffydd-Jones, Kevin; Jones, Rupert; Keininger, Dorothy L; Miravitlles, Marc; Price, David; Rigazio, Anna; Stewart, Rebecca et al.
DOI: 10.1038/npjpcrm.2017.4

High sensitivity and negative predictive value of the DETECT algorithm for an early diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in systemic sclerosis: application in a single center.

PMID: 28615037
Journal: ARTHRITIS RESEARCH & THERAPY
Year: 2017
Reference: Arthritis Res Ther. 2017 Jun 14;19(1):135. doi: 10.1186/s13075-017-1327-8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Berastegui, Cristina; Callejas-Moraga, Eduardo L; Domingo, Enric; Fonollosa-Pla, Vicente; Garcia, Gabriela; Guillen-Del Castillo, Alfredo; Lopez-Meseguer, Manuel; Rodriguez-Palomares, Jose F; Roman, Antonio; Simeon-Aznar, Carmen Pilar et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s13075-017-1327-8

Utility of Bronchoalveolar Lavage for the Diagnosis of Asbestos-Related Diseases.

PMID: 27914752
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2017
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2017 Jun;53(6):318-323. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2016.08.016. Epub 2016 Nov 30.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Alvarez-Simon, Daniel; Cruz, Maria Jesus; Culebras, Mario; Curull, Victor; de Gracia, Javier; Ferrer, Jaume; Pijuan, Lara; Sanchez-Font, Albert et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2016.08.016

Risk Factors of Poor Outcomes after Admission for a COPD Exacerbation: Multivariate Logistic Predictive Models.

PMID: 27983876
Journal: COPD-Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Year: 2017
Reference: COPD. 2017 Apr;14(2):164-169. doi: 10.1080/15412555.2016.1260538. Epub 2016 Dec 16.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barrecheguren, Miriam; Bonnin-Vilaplana, Marc; Esquinas, Cristina; Garcia-Rivero, Juan Luis; Garcia-Sidro, Patricia; Herrejon, Alberto; Malo de Molina, Rosa; Marcos, Pedro Jorge; Martinez-Rivera, Carlos; Mayoralas, Sagrario et al.
DOI: 10.1080/15412555.2016.1260538

Mid- and Long-Term Efficacy of Non-Invasive Ventilation in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: The Pickwick's Study.

PMID: 26656679
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2016
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2016 Mar;52(3):158-165. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2015.10.003. Epub 2015 Dec 4.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Aizpuru, Felipe; Barbe, Ferran; Bengoa, Monica; Benitez, Jose M; Chiner, Eusebi; Corral, Jaime; De Lucas, Pilar; Diaz-Cambriles, Trinidad; Diaz-de-Atauri, Josefa; Egea, Carlos et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2015.10.003

Inspiratory capacity-to-total lung capacity ratio and dyspnoea predict exercise capacity decline in COPD.

PMID: 26714424
Journal: RESPIROLOGY
Year: 2016
Reference: Respirology. 2016 Apr;21(3):476-82. doi: 10.1111/resp.12723. Epub 2015 Dec 30.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Agusti, Alvar; Anto, Josep M; Balcells, Eva; Barbera, Joan A; Benet, Marta; de Batlle, Jordi; Donaire-Gonzalez, David; Farrero, Eva; Ferrer, Antoni; Ferrer, Jaume et al.
DOI: 10.1111/resp.12723

How can we identify patients with asthma-COPD overlap syndrome in clinical practice?

PMID: 26677759
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2016
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2016 Feb;52(2):59-60. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2015.10.008. Epub 2015 Dec 8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Barrecheguren, Miriam; Esquinas, Cristina; Miravitlles, Marc et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2015.10.008

COPD heterogeneity: implications for management.

PMID: 26989488
Journal: Multidisciplinary respiratory medicine
Year: 2016
Reference: Multidiscip Respir Med. 2016 Mar 17;11:14. doi: 10.1186/s40248-016-0053-4. eCollection 2016.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barrecheguren, Miriam; Miravitlles, Marc et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s40248-016-0053-4

Characterisation and prognosis of undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients at their first hospitalisation.

PMID: 25595204
Journal: BMC PULM MED
Year: 2015
Reference: BMC Pulm Med. 2015 Jan 17;15:4. doi: 10.1186/1471-2466-15-4.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Agusti, Alvar; Agusti, Alvar G; Andreu, Jordi; Anto, Josep M; Anto, Josep M; Balcells, Eva; Balcells, Eva; Barbera, Joan A; Barbera, Joan Albert; Belda, Jose et al.
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2466-15-4

Lights and shadows of non-invasive mechanical ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations.

PMID: 25829958
Journal: ANN THORAC MED
Year: 2015
Reference: Ann Thorac Med. 2015 Apr-Jun;10(2):87-93. doi: 10.4103/1817-1737.151440.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barreiro, Esther; Bustamante, Victor; Jara-Palomares, Luis; Lopez-Campos, Jose Luis; Munoz, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.4103/1817-1737.151440

Usefulness of noninvasive methods for the study of bronchial inflammation in the control of patients with asthma.

PMID: 25765083
Journal: INT ARCH ALLERGY IMM
Year: 2015
Reference: Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2015;166(1):1-12. doi: 10.1159/000371849. Epub 2015 Feb 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barreiro, Esther; Bustamante, Victor; Cruz, Maria-Jesus; Lopez-Campos, Jose-Luis; Munoz, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1159/000371849

Clinical variables impacting on the estimation of utilities in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

PMID: 25733826
Journal: INT J CHRONIC OBSTR
Year: 2015
Reference: Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2015 Feb 16;10:367-77. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S76397. eCollection 2015.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Crespo, Carlos; Forne, Carles; Garcia-Sidro, Patricia; Huerta, Alicia; Lopez-Campos, Jose Luis; Miravitlles, Marc; Valle, Manuel et al.
DOI: 10.2147/COPD.S76397

Hospital admissions and exercise capacity decline in patients with COPD.

PMID: 24389867
Journal: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
Year: 2014
Reference: Eur Respir J. 2014 Apr;43(4):1018-27. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00088313. Epub 2014 Jan 3.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Agusti, Alvar; Anto, Josep M; Balcells, Eva; Barbera, Joan A; de Batlle, Jordi; Ferrer, Antoni; Ferrer, Jaume; Garcia-Aymerich, Judith; Gea, Joaquim; Gimeno-Santos, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00088313

Complications in the immediate postoperatory of lung transplantation: three years of practice at a high-experienced center.

PMID: 24638776
Journal: CHEST
Year: 2014
Reference: Chest. 2014 Mar 1;145(3 Suppl):631A. doi: 10.1378/chest.1799525.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Augustin, Salvador; Canela, Merce; Caralt, Berta; Masclans, Joan Ramon; Rello, Jordi; Riera, Jordi; Roman, Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.1378/chest.1799525

ICU readmission of a lung transplant recipient with acute respiratory failure.

PMID: 24638713
Journal: CHEST
Year: 2014
Reference: Chest. 2014 Mar 1;145(3 Suppl):563A. doi: 10.1378/chest.1823743.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Acuna, Mauricio; Rello, Jordi; Riera, Jordi; Roman, Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.1378/chest.1823743

The impact of the prevention strategies on the indirect effects of CMV infection in solid organ transplant recipients.

PMID: 24602805
Journal: Transplantation Reviews
Year: 2014
Reference: Transplant Rev (Orlando). 2014 Apr;28(2):84-91. doi: 10.1016/j.trre.2014.01.001. Epub 2014 Jan 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Almenar, Luis; Arias, Manuel; Campistol, Josep Maria; Casafont, Fernando; Crespo-Leiro, Maria G; Cuervas-Mons, Valentin; Del Castillo, Domingo; Delgado, Juan F; Herrero, J Ignacio; Jara, Paloma et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.trre.2014.01.001

An unusual case of organizing pneumonia and infection by P. jirovecii.

PMID: 23044282
Journal: Medicina Intensiva
Year: 2013
Reference: Med Intensiva. 2013 May;37(4):299-300. doi: 10.1016/j.medin.2012.08.005. Epub 2012 Oct 6.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Bravo, C; Caralt-Ramisa, B; Farre, M; Fernandez-Codina, A; Masclans, J R; Rello, J et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2012.08.005

ARE OXYGEN-CONSERVING DEVICES EFFECTIVE FOR CORRECTING EXERCISE HYPOXEMIA?

PMID: 23513249
Journal: Respiratory Care
Year: 2013
Reference: Respir Care. 2013 Oct;58(10):1606-13. doi: 10.4187/respcare.02260. Epub 2013 Mar 19.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ferrer, Jaume; Guell, Maria-Rosa; Lara, Jordi; Marti, Sergi; Morante, Fatima; Pajares, Virginia; Ramon, Maria-Antonia et al.
DOI: 10.4187/respcare.02260

Health-Related Quality of Life in a National Cohort of Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension or Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.

PMID: 23452896
Journal: Archivos de bronconeumología
Year: 2013
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2013 May;49(5):181-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2012.12.007. Epub 2013 Feb 27.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Barbera, Joan Albert; Castillo, Maria Jesus; Escribano, Pilar; Munoz, Rocio; Roman, Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2012.12.007

[Considerations about survival following lung transplantation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.]

PMID: 23462542
Journal: MEDICINA CLINICA
Year: 2013
Reference: Med Clin (Barc). 2013 May 4;140(9):401-2. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2012.12.008. Epub 2013 Feb 22.
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Publication type: Editorial in national publication
Authors: Morell, Ferran; Roman, Antonio et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2012.12.008

Diagnostic utility of exhaled breath condensate analysis in conjunction with specific inhalation challenge in individuals with suspected work-related asthma.

PMID: 22374196
Journal: ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
Year: 2012
Reference: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2012 Mar;108(3):151-6. Epub 2012 Jan 13.
Impact factor: 2.833
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Sanchez-Vidaurre, Sara, Cruz, Maria-Jesus, Gomez-Olles, Susana, Morell, Ferran, Munoz, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2011.12.010

Sleep-Related Painful Erections Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.

PMID: 22350120
Journal: Archives of sexual behavior
Year: 2012
Reference: Arch Sex Behav. 2012 Aug;41(4):1059-63. doi: 10.1007/s10508-011-9894-2. Epub 2012 Feb 14.
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Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10508-011-9894-2

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Related to Medium-Density Fiberboard.

PMID: 21676517
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2012
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2012 Jan;48(1):29-31. Epub 2011 Jun 14.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2011.04.006

Latent Pulmonary Inflammation in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis.

PMID: 22133713
Journal: ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
Year: 2012
Reference: Arch Bronconeumol. 2012 Jan;48(1):8-13. Epub 2011 Nov 30.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2011.06.010

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The EXPOSIM project will investigate the impact of environmental stressors such as pollution, noise and aeroallergens on immune-mediated diseases.

This recognition highlights both his career and the level of respiratory research in Spain.

The ERS Awards recognize outstanding members for their exceptional contributions in the field of respiratory medicine.

EXIMIOUS

EXIMIOUS (Mapping Exposure-Induced Immune Effects: Connecting the Exposome and the Immunome), un projecte finançat per la Unió Europea que engloba 15 organitzacions de 7 països europeus.

EXIMIOUS té com a objectiu estudiar l’exposoma, és a dir, l’exposició a factors ambientals al llarg de la vida, per entendre la seva relació amb les malalties immunomediades, com ara les malalties autoimmunes o les al·lèrgies. Des del VHIR està liderat per la Dra. M Jesús Cruz i el seu equip de Pneumologia.