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Bica B, Vargas A, Valentim C, Castro F, Fragoso J, Serra J, Figueiredo C, Azevedo M. AB1116 Selective ig a deficiency in juvenile SLE patients. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.1114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Bica B, Vargas A, Valentim C, Castro F, Fragoso J, Serra J, Figueiredo C, Azevedo M. AB1117 Epidemiology and course of uveitis in children in a pediatric rheumatology clinic of universidade federal do rio de janeiro. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.1115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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López-Álvarez M, Rodríguez-Valencia C, Serra J, González P. Bio-inspired Ceramics: Promising Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2013.05.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Becques A, Larose C, Gouat P, Serra J. The mother's diet influences food choice made by newborn and eight-week-old kittens. J Vet Behav 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2012.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rodríguez-Valencia C, López-Álvarez M, Cochón-Cores B, Pereiro I, Serra J, González P. Novel selenium-doped hydroxyapatite coatings for biomedical applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2012; 101:853-61. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.34387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2012] [Revised: 07/19/2012] [Accepted: 07/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Duran N, Riera J, Nuvials X, Ruiz-Rodriguez JC, Serra J, Rello J. The sounds of cardiac arrest: innovating to obtain an accurate record during in-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2012; 83:1219-22. [PMID: 22796406 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2012.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2011] [Revised: 06/14/2012] [Accepted: 06/29/2012] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND To obtain an accurate audit during in-hospital cardiac arrest, following recommendations of the Utstein style and measuring time intervals between the different interventions, is difficult. OBJECTIVE To assess whether the use of an audio recording system during in-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation allows the register of more items during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. MATERIAL AND METHODS Prospective observational study between January 2008 and December 2009. The population that were included, were hospitalized patients and non-hospitalized patients assisted by a cardiac arrest team, except for critical areas. An audio recording system with a timer was turned on when cardiac arrest team was alerted. Recordings were reviewed to fill in the items recommended by the Utstein style. Time intervals were calculated. Mean number of completed items per patient were compared between recorded and non-recorded cardiac arrest. RESULTS 119 CA team alerts took place. 64 (53.7%) cases were real CA and 37 (57.8%) of them were properly recorded. A mean number of items per patient in recorded cardiac arrest cases were 18.18 (±3.2) vs. 15.96 (±4.1) in non-recorded cardiac arrest cases (p<0.05). In the recorded cases, mean times were: alert - arrival: 1.23 (±0.95)min; arrival - cardiopulmonary resuscitation initiation: 0.63 (±0.38)min; arrival - first defibrillation: 2.06 (±1.33)min; arrival - intubation: 8.42 (±4.64)min; arrival - first adrenaline: 3.30 (±1.98)min. CONCLUSIONS The audio recording system permits the register of a larger number of items per patient during in-hospital cardiac arrest and allows measurement of time intervals between the different interventions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Rello J, Pérez M, Roca O, Poulakou G, Souto J, Laborda C, Balcells J, Serra J, Masclans JR. High-flow nasal therapy in adults with severe acute respiratory infection: a cohort study in patients with 2009 influenza A/H1N1v. J Crit Care 2012; 27:434-9. [PMID: 22762937 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2012.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2012] [Revised: 04/02/2012] [Accepted: 04/15/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The experience with high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy in severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) is limited. The objective was to assess the effectiveness of HFNC oxygen therapy in adult patients with SARI by confirmed 2009 influenza A/H1N1v infection (by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction testing). MATERIAL AND METHODS A single-center post hoc analysis of a cohort of intensive care unit patients admitted with SARI due to 2009 Influenza A/H1N1v was done. High-flow nasal cannula (Optiflow; Fisher & Paykel, Auckland, New Zealand) was indicated in the presence of acute respiratory failure when the patient was unable to maintain a pulse oxymetry more than 92% with more than 9 L/min of oxygen using a standard face mask conventional delivery systems. Nonresponders were defined by their need of subsequent mechanical ventilation. RESULTS Twenty-five nonintubated adult patients were admitted for SARI (21 pneumonia). Twenty were unable to maintain pulse oxymetry more than 92% with conventional oxygen administration and required HFNC O(2) therapy, which was successful in 9 (45%). All 8 patients on vasopressors required intubation within 24 hours. After 6 hours of HFNC O(2) therapy, nonresponders presented a lower Pao(2)/fraction of inspired oxygen (median, 135 [interquartile range, 84-210] vs 73 [56-81] mm Hg P < .05) and needed higher oxygen flow rate. No secondary infections were reported in health care workers. No nosocomial pneumonia occurred during HFNC O(2) therapy. CONCLUSION High-flow nasal cannula O(2) therapy appears to be an innovative and effective modality for early treatment of adults with SARI.
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Serra J, Rosello E, Figueras C, Pujol M, Peña Y, Céspedes P, Dapena JL, Díaz-Heredia C, Codina MG, Andreu A. Clinical evaluation of the Magicplex Sepsis Real-time Test (Seegene) to detect Candida DNA in pediatric patients. Crit Care 2012. [PMCID: PMC3504843 DOI: 10.1186/cc11729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Camara J, Serra J, Ayats J, Bastida T, Carnicer-Pont D, Andreu A, Ardanuy C. Molecular characterization of two high-level ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates detected in Catalonia, Spain. J Antimicrob Chemother 2012; 67:1858-60. [DOI: 10.1093/jac/dks162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 257] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Uyanik O, Quiles C, Bostock H, Dib-Hajj S, Fischer T, Tyrrell L, Waxman S, Serra J. 293 SPONTANEOUS IMPULSE GENERATION IN C-NOCICEPTORS OF FAMILIAL ERYTHROMELALGIA (FE) PATIENTS. Eur J Pain 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2007.03.308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Serra J, Hurtado MJ, Le Négrate A, Féron C, Nowak R, Gouat P. Behavioral differentiation during collective building in wild mice Mus spicilegus. Behav Processes 2011; 89:292-8. [PMID: 22206995 DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2011.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2011] [Revised: 11/10/2011] [Accepted: 12/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Although well documented in social insects, the possibility of behavioral differentiation during collective building has been poorly studied in mammals. In this context, the mound-building mouse Mus spicilegus is an interesting model. Under natural conditions, juveniles from different litters gather vegetal material and build a sophisticated structure, the mound, under which the mice will spend winter. The first steps of this complex building process may be elicited under laboratory conditions by offering cotton balls as building material. Spatio-temporal distribution of both animals and cotton balls was automatically recorded by RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification Device) technique. Our results revealed a behavioral differentiation during a collective building task. In a group of six individuals, only two mice (called carriers) transported 80% of the building material whereas the contribution of the remaining mice was weak or even non-existent. The proportion of carriers was constant in all of the six groups studied. This behavioral differentiation was implemented immediately after the building material was made available and remained stable during the 4 days of experiment. The high contribution level of carriers did not result from resource monopolization, nor did it depend on the gender or parental origin of the mice.
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Miranda R, Femenia F, Lopez J, Serra J, Muratore C, Valentino M, Retyk E, Galizio N, Rodriguez C, Baranchuk A. 554 Predictors of inappropriate therapy in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and chagas' cardiomyopathy. Can J Cardiol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2011.07.458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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Greco A, Jeulin D, Serra J. The Use Of The Texture Analyser To Study Sinter Structure: Application To The Morphology Of Calcium Ferrites Encountered In Basic Sinters Of Rich Iron Ores. J Microsc 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1979.tb00202.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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López-Álvarez M, Pereiro I, Serra J, de Carlos A, González P. Osteoblast-like cell response to macro- and micro-patterned carbon scaffolds obtained from the sea rush
Juncus maritimus. Biomed Mater 2011; 6:045012. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-6041/6/4/045012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Serra J. Historical overview of image analysis and mathematical morphology. PATTERN RECOGNITION AND IMAGE ANALYSIS 2011. [DOI: 10.1134/s1054661811020982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Díaz-Rodríguez P, Landin M, Rey-Rico A, Couceiro J, Coenye T, González P, Serra J, López-Álvarez M, León B. Bio-inspired porous SiC ceramics loaded with vancomycin for preventing MRSA infections. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2011; 22:339-347. [PMID: 21132518 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-010-4196-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2010] [Accepted: 11/24/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Implant-related infections are a serious complication in orthopaedic and dental surgery resulting in prolonged hospitalization, high medical costs and patient mortality. The development of porous implants loaded with antibiotics may enable a local delivery for preventing surface colonization and biofilm formation. A new generation of bio-derived porous ceramic material that mimics hierarchical structures from Nature was evaluated. Silicon carbide ceramics derived from Sapelli wood (bioSiC) were obtained by pyrolysis of Entandrophragma cylindricum wood followed by infiltration with molten silicon. This process renders disks that keep the bimodal pore size distribution (3 and 85 μm) of the original material and are highly cytocompatible (BALB/3T3 cell line). The ability of the bio-ceramic to load the antimicrobial agent vancomycin was evaluated by immersion of disks in drug solutions covering a wide range of concentrations. The disks released at pH 7.4 an important amount of drug during the first 2 h (up to 11 mg/g bioSiC) followed by a slower release, which is related to the presence of macro- and mesopores. Finally, the anti-biofilm effect against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus was assessed and a considerable reduction (92%) of the bacterial film was observed. Results highlight the bioSiC potential as component of medicated medical devices.
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Carrillo X, Curos A, Muga R, Serra J, Sanvisens A, Bayes-Genis A. Acute coronary syndrome and cocaine use: 8-year prevalence and inhospital outcomes. Eur Heart J 2011; 32:1244-50. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehq504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Moreno B, Di Penta A, Kerschensteiner M, Matute C, Ceña V, Lopez I, Alberch J, Parent J, Serra J, Errea O, Villoslada P. Mechanisms of action of Methylthioadenosine: pathways implicated in neuroprotection in models of Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases. Lab Invest 2010. [PMCID: PMC3007771 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-8-s1-p28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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López-Álvarez M, de Carlos A, González P, Serra J, León B. Cytocompatibility of bio-inspired silicon carbide ceramics. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2010; 95:177-83. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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