A. Carmena de la Asunción, I. Jiménez Pérez de Heredia, A. Belda Mira
{"title":"West Nile virus infection: first autochthonous case in the Community of Valencia","authors":"A. Carmena de la Asunción, I. Jiménez Pérez de Heredia, A. Belda Mira","doi":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.03.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94354,"journal":{"name":"Revista clinica espanola","volume":"224 4","pages":"Pages 249-251"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140061690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevalence of the limited vs. extensive scleroderma-related interstitial lung disease at the time of diagnosis of SSc-ILD based on Goh et al. criteria. Systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Manuel Rubio-Rivas , Melani Pestaña-Fernández","doi":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Goh et al. proposed in 2008 a classificatory algorithm of limited or extensive SSc-ILD. The prevalence of both at the time of diagnosis of SSc-ILD is not known with exactitude.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The review was undertaken by means of MEDLINE and SCOPUS from 2008 to 2023 and using the terms: \"systemic\", \"scleroderma\" or \"interstitial lung disease\" [MesH]. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used for the qualifying assessment for observational studies and the Jadad scale for clinical trials. The inverse variance-weighted method was performed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Twenty-seven studies were initially included in the systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA). Of these, 17 studies had no overlapping data. They reported data from 2,149 patients, 1,369 (81.2%) were female. The mean age was 52.4 (SD 6.6) years. 45.2% of the patients had the diffuse subtype and 54.8% had the limited or sine scleroderma subtype. A total of 38.7% of the patients showed positive antitopoisomerase antibodies (ATA) and 14.2% positive anticentromere antibodies (ACA). The mean percentage of forced vital capacity (FVC) at baseline was 80.5% (SD 6.9) and of diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLco) was 59.1% (SD 9.6). Twelve studies presented SSc-ILD extension data adjusted for PFTs and were included in the meta-analysis. The 10 observational cohort studies were analyzed separately. The overall percentage of limited extension was estimated at 63.5% (95%CI 55.3–73; p < 0.001) using the random-effects model. Heterogeneity between studies (I<sup>2</sup>) was 9.8% (95%CI 0–68.2%) with the random-effects model. Extensive pulmonary involvement was estimated at 34.3% (95%CI 26–45.4; p < 0.001). Heterogeneity between studies (I<sup>2</sup>) was 0% (95%CI 0–61.6%) with the random-effects model.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The overall percentage of limited SSc-ILD at the time of diagnosis of SSc-ILD was estimated at 63.5% and extensive at 34.3%.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94354,"journal":{"name":"Revista clinica espanola","volume":"224 4","pages":"Pages 189-196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139935024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Muñoz , S. Aragón , M. Ballesteros , E. Bisbe-Vives , C. Jericó , P. Llamas-Sillero , H.M. Meijide-Míguez , E. Rayó-Martin , M.J. Rodríguez-Suárez
{"title":"Executive summary of the consensus document on the management of perioperative anemia in Spain","authors":"M. Muñoz , S. Aragón , M. Ballesteros , E. Bisbe-Vives , C. Jericó , P. Llamas-Sillero , H.M. Meijide-Míguez , E. Rayó-Martin , M.J. Rodríguez-Suárez","doi":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Perioperative anemia is an independent risk factor for postoperative morbidity and mortality. However, conceptual, logistical and administrative barriers persist that hinder the widespread implementation of protocols for their management. The project coordinator convened a multidisciplinary group of 8 experienced professionals to develop perioperative anemia management algorithms, based on a series of key points (KPs) related to its prevalence, consequences, diagnosis and treatment. These KPs were assessed using a 5-point Likert scale, from \"strongly disagree [1]\" to \"strongly agree [5]\". For each KP, consensus was reached when receiving a score of 4 or 5 from at least 7 participants (>75%). Based on the 36 KPs agreed upon, diagnostic-therapeutic algorithms were developed that we believe can facilitate the implementation of programs for early identification and adequate management of perioperative anemia, adapted to the characteristics of the different institutions in our country.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94354,"journal":{"name":"Revista clinica espanola","volume":"224 4","pages":"Pages 225-232"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139998733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nobel Prize paradox: Nobel Prize, not a noble prize","authors":"Khaled Moustafa","doi":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Nobel Prize is one of the most sought-after awards in science and society. However, its reputation is not without complexities, including constraints on laureates and biases in nominations. Navigating the delicate balance between recognition and the tangible impacts of awarded contributions should offer insight into the Prize's significance beyond mere prestige and monetary value. While other awards may boast higher financial rewards, they often lack the same level of prestige. The inclusion of public figures as laureates and the extensive media coverage surrounding the Nobel Prize may further elevate its perceived importance, though this may hide a more nuanced reality. Additionally, the positive associations linked to the name “Nobel” resembling the adjective “noble” can enhance the award's prestige. This subtle connection to “nobility” adds a layer of honor and distinction to the Prize, contributing to its perceived significance and prestige. Moreover, the overrepresentation of Nobel laureates from specific countries prompts scrutiny over the fulfillment of Nobel's testament, which prioritizes contributions to global well-being. This discrepancy raises questions about the inclusivity and global impact of the Prize.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94354,"journal":{"name":"Revista clinica espanola","volume":"224 4","pages":"Pages 233-236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140061689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A.C. Montagud , J. Llenas-García , R. Moragues , A. Pérez-Bernabeu , M.J. Alcocer Pertegal , F.J. García Gómez , A.M. Gamayo Serna , H. García Morante , P. Caballero , J. Tuells
{"title":"Prevalence of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 using a rapid serological test in health workers of a Spanish Department of Health in Alicante (Spain) before the booster dose of the vaccine","authors":"A.C. Montagud , J. Llenas-García , R. Moragues , A. Pérez-Bernabeu , M.J. Alcocer Pertegal , F.J. García Gómez , A.M. Gamayo Serna , H. García Morante , P. Caballero , J. Tuells","doi":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><p>To study the prevalence of neutralizing antibodies in healthcare workers and healthcare support personnel after the administration of the second dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech).</p></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><p>In December 2021, we undertook a study in the Health Department in Orihuela, Alicante (Spain), which consists of 1500 workers. We collected demographic variables about the study participants, and we performed a “point-of-care” immunochromatography test to measure the presence of neutralizing antibodies (OJABIO® SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody Detection Kit, manufactured by Wenzhou OJA Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China) before the administration of the third dose of the vaccine.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>We obtained complete information about 964 (64%) workers, which consisted of 290 men and 674 women. The average age was 45,8 years (min. 18, max. 68) and the average time since the last dose of the vaccine was 40,5 weeks (min. 1,71, max. 47,71). A total of 131 participants (13,5%) had suffered infection by SARS-CoV-2 confirmed using RT-PCR. The proportion of participants who showed presence of neutralizing antibodies was 38,5%. In the multivariable analysis, the time since the last dose of the vaccine (aOR week: 1,07; 95%CI: 1,04; 1,09) and previous infection by SARS-CoV-2 (aOR: 3,7; 95CI: 2,39; 5,63) showed a statistically significant association with the presence of neutralizing antibodies.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The time since the administration of the last dose of the vaccine and the previous infection by SARS-CoV-2 determined the presence of neutralizing antibodies in 38,5% of the healthcare workers and support workers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94354,"journal":{"name":"Revista clinica espanola","volume":"224 4","pages":"Pages 197-203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139998735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Ordieres-Ortega , S. Moragón-Ledesma , P. Demelo-Rodríguez
{"title":"Cerebral venous thrombosis","authors":"L. Ordieres-Ortega , S. Moragón-Ledesma , P. Demelo-Rodríguez","doi":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Cerebral venous thrombosis is part of the so-called thrombosis in unusual sites. It is defined as an occlusion in the cerebral venous territory. Its incidence is progressively increasing, especially in developing countries. It is more frequently observed in young women, with hormonal factors such as pregnancy or hormonal contraception being significant risk factors in the development of this condition. The clinical presentation will depend fundamentally on the topography of the thrombosis, with a confirmatory diagnosis based mainly on imaging tests. The treatment generally consists of anticoagulation, and other options may be considered depending on the severity of the case. Overall, the prognosis is better than that of other intracranial vascular disorders. This review describes the current evidence available regarding cerebral venous thrombosis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94354,"journal":{"name":"Revista clinica espanola","volume":"224 4","pages":"Pages 237-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140013890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ò. Miró , P. Llorens , S. Aguiló , A. Alquézar-Arbé , C. Fernández , G. Burillo-Putze , N.C. Marcos , A.A. Marañón , G.S. Oms , J.G. del Castillo , SIESTA* (Spanish Investigators in Emergency Situations TeAm)
{"title":"Epidemiological aspects, clinical management and short-term outcomes in elderly patients diagnosed with acute heart failure in the emergency department in Spain: results of the EDEN-34 study","authors":"Ò. Miró , P. Llorens , S. Aguiló , A. Alquézar-Arbé , C. Fernández , G. Burillo-Putze , N.C. Marcos , A.A. Marañón , G.S. Oms , J.G. del Castillo , SIESTA* (Spanish Investigators in Emergency Situations TeAm)","doi":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.02.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To estimate the incidence of acute heart failure (AHF) diagnosis in elderly patients in emergency departments (ED), diagnostic confirmation in hospitalized patients, and short-term adverse events.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>All patients aged ≥65 years attended in 52 Spanish EDs during 1 week were included and those diagnosed with AHF were selected. In hospitalized patients, those diagnosed with AHF at discharge were collected. As adverse events, in-hospital and 30-day mortality, and combined adverse event (death or hospitalization) at 30 days post-discharge were collected. Adjusted odds ratios (OR) for association of demographic variables, baseline status and constants at ED arrival with mortality and 30-day post-discharge adverse event were calculated.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>We included 1,155 patients with AHF (annual incidence: 26.5 per 1000 inhabitants ≥65 years, 95% CI: 25.0–28.1). In 86% the diagnosis of AHF was known at discharge. Overall 30-day mortality was 10.7% and in-hospital mortality was 7.9%, and the combined event in 15.6%. In-hospital and 30-day mortality was associated with arterial hypotension (adjusted OR: 74.0, 95% CI: 5.39–1015. and 42.6, 3.74–485, respectively and hypoxemia (2.14, 1.27–3.61; and 1.87, 1.19–2.93) on arrival at the ED and requiring assistance with ambulation (2.24, 1.04–4.83; and 2.48, 1.27–4.86) and age (per 10-year increment; 1.54, 1.04–2.29; and 1.60, 1.13–2.28). The combined post-discharge adverse event was not associated with any characteristic.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>AHF is a frequent diagnosis in elderly patients consulting in the ED. The functional impairment, age, hypotension and hypoxemia are the factors most associated with mortality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94354,"journal":{"name":"Revista clinica espanola","volume":"224 4","pages":"Pages 204-216"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139998732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. García-Fuente , L. Corral-Gudino , M. Gabella-Martín , V.E. Olivet-de-la-Fuente , J. Pérez-Nieto , P. Miramontes-González
{"title":"How to detect non-institutionalized older patients at risk of malnutrition during their hospitalization? Comparison of 8 screening tools for malnutrition or nutritional risk","authors":"I. García-Fuente , L. Corral-Gudino , M. Gabella-Martín , V.E. Olivet-de-la-Fuente , J. Pérez-Nieto , P. Miramontes-González","doi":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The prevalence of malnutrition is high among the elderly population. Hospital admission is a window of opportunity for its detection.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To assess the concordance of different nutritional scales in hospitalized patients.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Prospective study in non-institutionalized patients over 65 years of age admitted to an internal medicine department. Five malnutrition screening surveys (MNA, MST, MUST, NRS-2000 and CONUT) and three nutritional risk screening surveys (SCREEN 3, 8 and 14) were compared. As gold standard we use the Global Malnutrition Leadership Initiative for Malnutrition (GLIM) definition of malnutrition.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Eighty-five patients (37% female, median age 83 years) were included. Forty-eight percent (95% CI 38–59%) of patients were classified as malnourished according to GLIM criteria. The SCREEN 3 scale was the most sensitive (93%; 95% CI 87–98) and MUST the most specific (91%; CI 85–99). The most effective scale for excluding suspected malnutrition was SCREEN 3 (LR− 0.17; 95% CI 0.05−0.53) and the best for confirming it was MST (LR+ 7.08; 95% CI 3.06–16.39). Concordance between the different scales was low or very low with kappa indices between 0.082 and 0.465.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>A comprehensive approach is needed to detect malnutrition in hospitalized patients. More sensitive scales are more useful in initial screening. Nutritional risk tools could be effective at this stage. In a second step, malnutrition should be confirmed according to established criteria such as GLIM.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94354,"journal":{"name":"Revista clinica espanola","volume":"224 4","pages":"Pages 217-224"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140137657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Barge-Caballero , J. Sieira-Hermida , G. Barge-Caballero , D. Couto-Mallón , M.J. Paniagua-Martín , D. Enríquez-Vázquez , P.J. Marcos-Rodríguez , J. Rodríguez-Capitán , J.M. Vázquez-Rodríguez , M.G. Crespo-Leiro
{"title":"Prognostic impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma in patients with heart failure","authors":"E. Barge-Caballero , J. Sieira-Hermida , G. Barge-Caballero , D. Couto-Mallón , M.J. Paniagua-Martín , D. Enríquez-Vázquez , P.J. Marcos-Rodríguez , J. Rodríguez-Capitán , J.M. Vázquez-Rodríguez , M.G. Crespo-Leiro","doi":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rceng.2024.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>To analyze the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchial asthma on therapeutic management and prognosis of patients with heart failure (HF).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Analysis of the information collected in a clinical registry of patients referred to a specialized HF unit from January-2010 to June-2012. Clinical profile, treatment and prognosis of patients was evaluated, according to the presence of COPD or asthma. Survival analyses were conducted by means of Kaplan-Meier and Cox’s methods. Median follow-up was 1493 days.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>We studied 2577 patients, of which 251 (9.7%) presented COPD and 96 (3.7%) bronchial asthma. Significant differences among study groups were observed regarding to the prescription of beta-blockers (COPD<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->89.6%; asthma<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->87.5%; no bronchopathy<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->94.1%; p<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.002) and SGLT2 inhibitors (COPD<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->35.1%; asthma<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->50%; no bronchopathy<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->38.3%; <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.036). Also, patients with bronchial disease received less frequently a defibrillator (COPD<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->20.3%; asthma<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->20.8%; no broncopathy<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->29%; <em>p</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.004).</p><p>COPD was independently associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality (HR<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->1.64; 95% CI 1.33–2.02), all-cause death or HF admission (HR<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->1.47; 95% CI 1.22–1.76) and cardiovascular death or heart transplantation (HR<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->1.39; 95% CI 1.08–1.79) as compared with patients with no bronchopathy. Bronchial asthma was not significantly associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>COPD, but not asthma, is an adverse independent prognostic factor in patients with HF.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":94354,"journal":{"name":"Revista clinica espanola","volume":"224 3","pages":"Pages 123-132"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139704404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}