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Bossini-Castillo L, Broen JCA, Simeon CP, Beretta L, Vonk MC, Ortego-Centeno N, Espinosa G, Carreira P, Camps MT, Navarrete N, González-Escribano MF, Vicente-Rabaneda E, Rodríguez L, Tolosa C, Román-Ivorra JA, Gómez-Gracia I, García-Hernández FJ, Castellví I, Gallego M, Fernández-Nebro A, Egurbide MV, Follonosa V, García de la Peña P, Pros A, González-Gay MA, Hesselstrand R, Riemekasten G, Witte T, Coenen MJH, Koeleman BP, Houssiau F, Smith V, De Keyser F, Westhovens R, De Langhe E, Voskuyl AE, Schuerwegh AJ, Chee MM, Madhok R, Shiels P, Fonseca C, Denton C, Claes K, Padykov L, Nordin A, Palm Ø, Lie BA, Airó P, Scorza R, van Laar JM, Hunzelmann N, Kreuter A, Herrick A, Worthington J, Radstake TRDJ, Martín J, Rueda B. A replication study confirms the association of TNFSF4 (OX40L) polymorphisms with Systemic Sclerosis in a large European cohort. J Transl Med 2010. [PMCID: PMC3007795 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-8-s1-p5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Tsilidis KK, Allen NE, Key TJ, Bakken K, Lund E, Berrino F, Fournier A, Olsen A, Tjønneland A, Overvad K, Boutron-Ruault MC, Clavel-Chapelon F, Byrnes G, Chajes V, Rinaldi S, Chang-Claude J, Kaaks R, Bergmann M, Boeing H, Koumantaki Y, Stasinopoulou G, Trichopoulou A, Palli D, Tagliabue G, Panico S, Tumino R, Vineis P, Bueno-de-Mesquita HB, van Duijnhoven FJB, van Gils CH, Peeters PHM, Rodríguez L, González CA, Sánchez MJ, Chirlaque MD, Barricarte A, Dorronsoro M, Borgquist S, Manjer J, van Guelpen B, Hallmans G, Rodwell SA, Khaw KT, Norat T, Romaguera D, Riboli E. Oral contraceptives, reproductive history and risk of colorectal cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition. Br J Cancer 2010; 103:1755-9. [PMID: 21045829 PMCID: PMC2994229 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6605965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral contraceptive use and reproductive factors may initiate long-term changes to the hormonal milieu and thereby, possibly influence colorectal cancer risk. METHODS We examined the association of hormonal and reproductive factors with risk of colorectal cancer among 337,802 women in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition, of whom 1878 developed colorectal cancer. RESULTS After stratification for center and age, and adjustment for body mass index, smoking, diabetes mellitus, physical activity and alcohol consumption, ever use of oral contraceptives was marginally inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk (hazard ratio (HR), 0.92; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.83-1.02), although this association was stronger among post-menopausal women (HR, 0.84; 95% CI: 0.74-0.95). Duration of oral contraceptive use and reproductive factors, including age at menarche, age at menopause, type of menopause, ever having an abortion, parity, age at first full-term pregnancy and breastfeeding, were not associated with colorectal cancer risk. CONCLUSION Our findings provide limited support for a potential inverse association between oral contraceptives and colorectal cancer risk.
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Macdonald AH, Rodríguez L, Aceña I, Martínez-Fernández ML, Sánchez-Izquierdo D, Zuazo E, Martínez-Frías ML. Subtelomeric deletion of 12p: Description of a third case and review. Am J Med Genet A 2010; 152A:1561-6. [PMID: 20503336 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.33401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Only 12 cases with a cytogenetically visible deletion of the short arm of chromosome 12 (12p) have been reported so far. The difference in clinical features observed in these patients indicates that there is no distinct phenotype associated with this short arm deletion, although the existence of a del(12p) syndrome was previously suggested. Besides those 12 reports, only two patients have been described with a subtelomeric 12p deletion; both present in the same family in which the son showed a mild phenotype of moderate mental retardation and behavioral problems and his carrier mother had no apparent phenotype. In this article, we describe the third known patient with a subtelomeric 12p deletion in a young boy with mental retardation and microcephaly, and review the literature.
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García P, Rodríguez L, Rodríguez A, Martínez B. Food biopreservation: promising strategies using bacteriocins, bacteriophages and endolysins. Trends Food Sci Technol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2010.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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García P, Martínez B, Rodríguez L, Rodríguez A. Synergy between the phage endolysin LysH5 and nisin to kill Staphylococcus aureus in pasteurized milk. Int J Food Microbiol 2010; 141:151-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2010.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2010] [Revised: 04/28/2010] [Accepted: 04/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Welch AA, Fransen H, Jenab M, Boutron-Ruault MC, Tumino R, Agnoli C, Ericson U, Johansson I, Ferrari P, Engeset D, Lund E, Lentjes M, Key T, Touvier M, Niravong M, Larrañaga N, Rodríguez L, Ocké MC, Peeters PHM, Tjønneland A, Bjerregaard L, Vasilopoulou E, Dilis V, Linseisen J, Nöthlings U, Riboli E, Slimani N, Bingham S. Variation in intakes of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and potassium in 10 countries in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study. Eur J Clin Nutr 2010; 63 Suppl 4:S101-21. [PMID: 19888269 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2009.77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Adequate mineral intake is important for the maintenance of bone health, cellular function and general metabolism, and possibly in the aetiology of cancer and other chronic diseases. This study aimed at investigating variation in intakes of selected minerals across 10 European countries participating in the EPIC (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) study. METHODS Nutrient intakes for 36 034 subjects, aged between 35 and 74 years, in 27 centres were obtained using standardized 24-h dietary recall software (EPIC-SOFT). Mean intakes of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and potassium were calculated by centre and weighted by season and day of the week and were also stratified by age group. The contribution of food groups to total nutrient intake was calculated. RESULTS There was clear geographical variability in intakes, with differences ranging from 35% for magnesium to 90% for iron in men and 36% for potassium to 75% for calcium in women, and a twofold difference in sources of haem iron (meat and fish). There was a geographical gradient in iron intake, with higher intakes in Southern than in Northern Europe and also around a twofold north-south gradient in the contribution of fruits and vegetables to potassium intake. Compared with reference intakes, the majority of age groups and centres had intakes above the recommended levels. Dairy foods and products contributed the most to calcium and phosphorus intake in almost all centres. Cereals and cereal products contributed the most to magnesium and iron intakes, except in Greece and Germany. CONCLUSIONS Intakes of minerals vary substantially throughout Europe, with some geographical variability in their food sources.
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Barabash R, Moreno-Suárez F, Rodríguez L, Molina A, Conejo-Mir J. Nelson Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Generalized Hyperpigmentation of the Skin. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1578-2190(10)70582-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Barabash R, Moreno-Suárez FG, Rodríguez L, Molina AM, Conejo-Mir J. [Nelson syndrome: a rare cause of generalized hyperpigmentation of the skin]. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2010; 101:76-80. [PMID: 20109395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Nelson syndrome is a rare cause of generalized mucocutaneous hyperpigmentation. Its clinical manifestations are due to excessive secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone from a pituitary adenoma, which develops after bilateral therapeutic adrenalectomy. As this operation has fallen into disuse, Nelson syndrome is now extremely rare and difficult to recognize. We present a very severe case of generalized hyperpigmentation due to Nelson syndrome in a 37-year-old woman.
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Campos J, Otero E, Moldes L, Rodríguez L, Gonzalez-Quintela A. Descending deep neck infection in a liver transplant patient. Transpl Infect Dis 2009; 12:265-8. [PMID: 20051062 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3062.2009.00485.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Descending deep neck space infections are serious conditions that appear as a complication of cervical and odontogenic infections. Infecting bacteria descend into the mediastinum causing systemic toxicity and septic shock. Liver transplant patients are at increased risk of developing life-threatening infections, but reports about descending deep neck space infections in these patients are scarce. Here, we report a case of deep neck infection resulting in mediastinitis in a liver transplant patient. Streptococcus anginosus was isolated in blood cultures.
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Linseisen J, Welch AA, Ocké M, Amiano P, Agnoli C, Ferrari P, Sonestedt E, Chajès V, Bueno-de-Mesquita HB, Kaaks R, Weikert C, Dorronsoro M, Rodríguez L, Ermini I, Mattiello A, van der Schouw YT, Manjer J, Nilsson S, Jenab M, Lund E, Brustad M, Halkjær J, Jakobsen MU, Khaw KT, Crowe F, Georgila C, Misirli G, Niravong M, Touvier M, Bingham S, Riboli E, Slimani N. Dietary fat intake in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition: results from the 24-h dietary recalls. Eur J Clin Nutr 2009; 63 Suppl 4:S61-80. [DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2009.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Slimani N, Deharveng G, Southgate DAT, Biessy C, Chajès V, van Bakel MME, Boutron-Ruault MC, McTaggart A, Grioni S, Verkaik-Kloosterman J, Huybrechts I, Amiano P, Jenab M, Vignat J, Bouckaert K, Casagrande C, Ferrari P, Zourna P, Trichopoulou A, Wirfält E, Johansson G, Rohrmann S, Illner AK, Barricarte A, Rodríguez L, Touvier M, Niravong M, Mulligan A, Crowe F, Ocké MC, van der Schouw YT, Bendinelli B, Lauria C, Brustad M, Hjartåker A, Tjønneland A, Jensen AM, Riboli E, Bingham S. Contribution of highly industrially processed foods to the nutrient intakes and patterns of middle-aged populations in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study. Eur J Clin Nutr 2009; 63 Suppl 4:S206-25. [DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2009.82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Nagel G, Linseisen J, van Gils CH, Peeters PH, Boutron-Ruault MC, Clavel-Chapelon F, Romieu I, Tjønneland A, Olsen A, Roswall N, Witt PM, Overvad K, Rohrmann S, Kaaks R, Drogan D, Boeing H, Trichopoulou A, Stratigakou V, Zylis D, Engeset D, Lund E, Skeie G, Berrino F, Grioni S, Mattiello A, Masala G, Tumino R, Zanetti R, Ros MM, Bueno-de-Mesquita HB, Ardanaz E, Sánchez MJ, Huerta JM, Amiano P, Rodríguez L, Manjer J, Wirfält E, Lenner P, Hallmans G, Spencer EA, Key TJ, Bingham S, Khaw KT, Rinaldi S, Slimani N, Boffetta P, Gallo V, Norat T, Riboli E. Dietary β-carotene, vitamin C and E intake and breast cancer risk in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC). Breast Cancer Res Treat 2009; 119:753-65. [DOI: 10.1007/s10549-009-0444-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2009] [Accepted: 06/10/2009] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Varade J, Ramón Lamas J, Rodríguez L, Fernández-Arquero M, Loza-Santamaría E, Jover JA, de la Concha EG, Fernández-Gutierrez B, Urcelay E, Martínez A. IL23R and IL12B genes: susceptibility analysis in rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2009; 68:1230-2. [PMID: 19525409 DOI: 10.1136/ard.2008.099275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Iglesias Escalera G, Carrasco Marina ML, Martín Del Valle F, Martínez Guardia N, Rodríguez L, Martínez-Fernández ML. [Miller-Dieker syndrome]. An Pediatr (Barc) 2009; 70:304-6. [PMID: 19409251 DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2008.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/05/2008] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Ruiz E, Rodríguez L, Alonso-Azcárate J. Effects of earthworms on metal uptake of heavy metals from polluted mine soils by different crop plants. CHEMOSPHERE 2009; 75:1035-1041. [PMID: 19232427 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2008] [Revised: 01/13/2009] [Accepted: 01/13/2009] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A pot experiment was conducted in order to assess the effect of the earthworm Eisenia fetida on the uptake of Pb, Zn, Cd and Cu from soils polluted by mining activities using maize (Zea mays) and barley (Hordeum vulgare). Results from single and sequential extractions showed that the soil chemical partitioning of heavy metals was significantly changed by E. fetida, leading to a higher concentration of metals in the non-residual fractions of the soil. Earthworm activities significantly increased shoot biomass (65% for maize and 73% for barley) and root metal concentration for all the metals under study in both maize and barley. The total accumulation rate values for Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn were significantly higher in the presence of E. fetida for both crop plants. Those latter effects led to an increase in Zn extraction yields of up to 3.7-fold and 2.3-fold for barley and maize, respectively.
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Iglesias C, Pato E, Ocio S, Ortigosa JC, Santamarina S, Merino MJ, Alonso MJ, Fernández L, Alonso JL, Rodríguez L. [Treatment with venlafaxine extended release for climacteric women with depression or anxiety diagnosis. An open-label study]. ACTAS ESPANOLAS DE PSIQUIATRIA 2009; 37:137-142. [PMID: 19533425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this observational study was to assess under real clinical practice conditions the effectiveness and safety of venlafaxine extended release in anxiety-depressed and hormone-related symptoms in climacteric women with anxiety or depressive disorders. METHODOLOGY Observational, prospective, open-label, multicenter, 24-week study, carried out in Spain. A sample of 45 outpatients, adult women between 45 and 55 years of age, diagnosed of depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder were analyzed. Venlafaxine extended release was administered for 24 weeks at doses according to the investigator's clinical criteria. RESULTS Of the total of 45 patients who were included in the study, 43 (95.6%) completed it. The patients' age range was of 47 to 55 years old, median of 50 and mean of 50.82. The clinical condition evolution was assessed with the evaluation scales scores: Blatt-Kuppermann Menopausal Index, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Hamilton Anxiety Scale and Clinical Global Impression. During the 24-week period, a significant decrease in the different scales scores showed a clinical improvement. CONCLUSIONS The results achieved show that treatment with venlafaxine extended release significantly improved the clinical condition of climacteric patients with anxiety or depressive disorder. If these results are confirmed with placebo-controlled clinical trials, they will support the utility of Venlafaxine extended release in this kind of patients.
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Rodríguez L, Martínez-Fernández ML, Aceña MI, López Mendoza S, Martín Fumero L, Rodríguez de Alba M, Gallego-Merlo J, Martínez-Frías ML. Dicentric inverted duplication of entire 4p arm with no apparent deletion and internal placing of the (-TTAGGG-)n sequence: description of the first patient. Am J Med Genet A 2009; 149A:1058-61. [PMID: 19353587 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.32759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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García-Sáenz JA, Martín M, Calles A, Bueno C, Rodríguez L, Bobokova J, Custodio A, Casado A, Díaz-Rubio E. Bevacizumab in combination with metronomic chemotherapy in patients with anthracycline- and taxane-refractory breast cancer. J Chemother 2009; 20:632-9. [PMID: 19028628 DOI: 10.1179/joc.2008.20.5.632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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A vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor might enhance metronomic chemotherapy in previously treated metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients. Anthracycline and taxane refractory MBC patients were given cyclophosphamide 50 mg p.o. daily, methotrexate 1 mg/kg i.v. every 14 days, and bevacizumab 10 mg/kg i.v. every 14 days. Trastuzumab was added in HER2-overexpressing tumors. 24 patients were enrolled and 22 were evaluable. All tumors had histologic grade II-III and most patients had > or =2 metastatic sites. After a median follow-up of 7.7 months the response rates were: complete response (CR) 0%, partial response (PR) 31.8% (95% CI 13.9- 54.9%), stable disease for >or =24 weeks (SD) 31.8% (95% CI 13.9-54.9%). Clinical benefit (CB= CR + PR + SD>24w) 63.6% (95% CI 40.7-82.8%). Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 7.5 months; overall survival (OS) was 13.6 months. HER2-overexpressing or high proliferative-index tumors had better 6-month PFS (75% vs. 34% in HER-negative tumors, P = 0.043; 67% vs. 0% in Ki-67 > or =20% tumors, P = 0.015). Adverse effects were mild. The combination of bevacizumab and a metronomic-based chemotherapy was effective, well tolerated and provided clinical benefit in heavilytreated MBC patients.
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Seuc AH, López M, Rodríguez L, Montequín JF. Short-term prediction of major lower-limb amputation based on clinical indicators on admission: a single institutional experience in a developing country. INT ANGIOL 2009; 28:38-43. [PMID: 19190554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to analyze the possibility of predicting short-term major lower-limb amputation (SMLA) in patients with vascular diagnoses, based only on clinical variables measured on admission. METHODS A longitudinal, retrospective cohort study of patients with peripheral vascular diagnoses admitted at our Institute was carried out. A stratified sample of 463 patients admitted during 1997, 2000 and 2003, was studied. Logistic regression was used to identify significant predictors of amputation; twelve clinical variables measured on admission were considered as potential predictors. RESULTS Of the 463 patients, 93 (20%) were amputated. Significant predictors of amputation identified by the logistic regression analysis were ''type of lesion'' (none; neuro-infectious; ischemic; mixture), ''initial diagnosis'' (phlebolymphopathies, acute arterial insufficiency, chronic arterial insufficiency, diabetic foot, others), ''plantar region lesion'' (no; yes), ''diabetes'' (no; yes), ''number of toes affected'' (none; 1-2; 3 or more), and ''area of leg affected'' (none; lower third; + lower third). More than 80% of patients were correctly classified with the final model: sensitivity was 42% and specificity 96%. CONCLUSIONS It seems that SMLA in patients with vascular diagnoses can be predicted reasonably well using as predictors only clinical variables measured on admission. This is a potentially useful result for Angiology Services located in developing/poor communities. The amputation probability for each patient obtained from the logistic regression model can be used in several ways: 1) the medical care of patients can be customized so that the amputation rate of the whole Service can be reduced, and 2) the amputation probability of the statistical model can be used as an estimation of the severity of the disease in each patient, which in turn can be used to standardize the amputation rates computed on different years; this would allow a better assessment of the Institutional performance over time.
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Rodríguez L, Ruiz E, Alonso-Azcárate J, Rincón J. Heavy metal distribution and chemical speciation in tailings and soils around a Pb-Zn mine in Spain. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2009; 90:1106-16. [PMID: 18572301 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2008.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 257] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2007] [Revised: 04/01/2008] [Accepted: 04/19/2008] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Soil pollution by lead, zinc, cadmium and copper was characterized in the mine tailings and surrounding soils (arable and pasture lands) of an old Spanish Pb-Zn mine. Sixty soil samples were analyzed, determining the total metal concentration by acid digestion and the chemical fractionation of Pb and Zn by the modified BCR sequential extraction method. Samples belonging to mine waste areas showed the highest values, with mean concentrations of 28,453.50 mg kg(-1) for Pb, 7000.44 mg kg(-1) for Zn, 20.57 mg kg(-1) for Cd and 308.48 mg kg(-1) for Cu. High concentrations of Pb, Zn and Cd were found in many of the samples taken from surrounding arable and pasture lands, indicating a certain extent of spreading of heavy metal pollution. Acidic drainage and wind transport of dust were proposed as the main effects causing the dispersion of pollution. Sequential extraction showed that most of the Pb was associated with non-residual fractions, mainly in reducible form, in all the collected samples. Zn appeared mainly associated with the acid-extractable form in mine tailing samples, while the residual form was the predominant one in samples belonging to surrounding areas. Comparison of our results with several criteria reported in the literature for risk assessment in soils polluted by heavy metals showed the need to treat the mine tailings dumped in the mine area.
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Maestro A, Álvarez A, Del Valle M, Rodríguez L, Meana A, García P, Suárez E, Rodríguez C. Double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1988-8856(09)70135-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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León-Mateos A, Monteagudo B, Rodríguez L, Suárez I, Zulaica A. [Patient with "lobster claw" hands and feet: ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft syndrome]. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2008; 99:822-3. [PMID: 19091227 DOI: 10.1016/s0001-7310(08)74970-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Rodríguez L, Diego-Alvarez D, Lorda-Sanchez I, Gallardo FL, Martínez-Fernández ML, Arroyo-Muñoz ME, Martínez-Frías ML. A small and active ring X chromosome in a female with features of Kabuki syndrome. Am J Med Genet A 2008; 146A:2816-21. [PMID: 18925662 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.32521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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A ring X chromosome is found in about 6% of patients with Turner syndrome (TS), often with mosaicism for a 45,X cell line. Patients with this karyotype are reported to have a higher incidence of a more severe phenotype including mental retardation. In fact, some studies have shown a correlation between this severity and the presence or absence of an intact and functional X inactivation center (XIST). However, the phenotype of the individuals with r(X) cannot be entirely defined in terms of their X-inactivation patterns. Nevertheless, a small group of these patients have been described to manifest clinical features reminiscent of the Kabuki syndrome. Here we present a female patient with clinical features resembling Kabuki syndrome and a mos 45,X/46,X,r(X) karyotype. Methylation analyses of polymorphic alleles of the androgen receptor gene showed that both alleles were unmethylated suggesting an active ring chromosome. A specific X chromosome array CGH was performed estimating the size of the ring to be 17 Mb, lacking the XIST gene, and including some genes with possible implications in the phenotype of the patient.
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Fernández FJ, Sánchez-Arias V, Villaseñor J, Rodríguez L. Evaluation of carbon degradation during co-composting of exhausted grape marc with different biowastes. CHEMOSPHERE 2008; 73:670-677. [PMID: 18715609 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2008.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2008] [Revised: 07/04/2008] [Accepted: 07/08/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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In this work the carbon biodegradation of exhausted grape marc (EGM) combined with other organic wastes using the turned pile composting system was studied. Four different piles were made of EGM in Pile 1, EGM mixed with cow manure and straw (CMS) in Pile 2, EGM mixed with municipal solid waste (MSW) in Pile 3 and EGM mixed with grape stalks (GS) in Pile 4. The results obtained were modelled to determine the main kinetic and stoichiometric parameters. Regarding to the rate constants of the composting processes they were increased from 0.033d(-1), the value obtained when EGM was composted alone, to 0.040 and 0.044d(-1) when MSW and GS were added, respectively as co-substrates. However, the addition of CMS reduced the rate constant. About the biodegradable carbon fractions, it was observed that the co-composting reduced significantly the remanent carbon concentration after composting in all the piles whilst increased the readily biodegradable carbon fractions from 35, the value obtained when EGM was composted alone, to 50 and 60%, respectively when MSW or GS were added. As regards the temperature profiles, only Piles 1 and 4 achieved thermal hygienization values and about the nitrogen losses, the lowest percentage of nitrogen loss took place when GS were added, because of its optimum pH and C/N initial ratio. Thus, though any of these wastes could be used for co-composting with EGM, the use of GS as co-substrate and bulking agent for the co-composting process of EGM was recommended.
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Rodríguez L, Niebuhr E, García A, Martínez-Fernández ML, Peña Segura JL. Be careful with familial unbalanced chromosome abnormalities! Am J Med Genet A 2008; 146A:2005-7. [PMID: 18627044 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.32383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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