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Morais A, Duarte AC, Fernandes MO, Borba A, Ruano C, Marques ID, Calha J, Branco JC, Pereira JM, Salvador MJ, Bernardes M, Khmelinskii N, Pinto P, Pinto-Basto R, Freitas S, Campainha S, Alfaro T, Cordeiro A. Early detection of interstitial lung disease in rheumatic diseases: A joint statement from the Portuguese Pulmonology Society, the Portuguese Rheumatology Society, and the Portuguese Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Society. Pulmonology 2023:S2531-0437(23)00205-2. [PMID: 38148269 DOI: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2023.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Interstitial lung disease (ILD) contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in connective tissue disease (CTD). Early detection and accurate diagnosis are essential for informing treatment decisions and prognosis in this setting. Clear guidance on CTD-ILD screening, however, is lacking. OBJECTIVE To establish recommendations for CTD-ILD screening based on the current evidence. METHOD Following an extensive literature research and evaluation of articles selected for their recency and relevance to the characterization, screening, and management of CTD-ILD, an expert panel formed by six pulmonologists from the Portuguese Society of Pulmonology, six rheumatologists from the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology, and six radiologists from the Portuguese Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine participated in a multidisciplinary discussion to produce a joint statement on screening recommendations for ILD in CTD. RESULTS The expert panel achieved consensus on when and how to screen for ILD in patients with systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, mixed connective tissue disease, Sjögren syndrome, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies and systemic lupus erythematous. CONCLUSIONS Despite the lack of data on screening for CTD-ILD, an expert panel of pulmonologists, rheumatologists and radiologists agreed on a series of screening recommendations to support decision-making and enable early diagnosis of ILD to ultimately improve outcomes and prognosis in patients with CTD.
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- A Morais
- Pulmonology Department, Hospital de São João, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; i3S - Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular/Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Portuguese Pulmonology Society (SPP).
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal; Portuguese Rheumatology Society (SPR)
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- Imaging Department, Hospital de Santa Marta, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Imaging Department, Hospital da Luz Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal; Portuguese Rheumatology Society (SPR); Portuguese Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Society (SPRMN)
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- Pulmonology Department, Hospital de Santa Marta, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Portuguese Pulmonology Society (SPP)
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- Imaging Department, Hospital de Santa Marta, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal; Imaging Department, Hospital da Luz Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal; Portuguese Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Society (SPRMN)
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- Imaging Department, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal; Portuguese Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Society (SPRMN)
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- Imaging Department, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures, Portugal; Imaging Department, Hospital da Luz Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal; Portuguese Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Society (SPRMN)
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- Imaging Department, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures, Portugal; Imaging Department, Hospital da Luz Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal; Portuguese Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Society (SPRMN)
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- Imaging Department, Hospital de São João, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João, Porto, Portugal; Imaging Department, Unilabs Portugal, Porto, Portugal; Portuguese Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Society (SPRMN)
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- Rheumatology Department Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Portuguese Rheumatology Society (SPR)
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Rheumatology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Portugal; Rheumatology Research Unit, Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon Academic Medical Centre, Lisboa, Portugal; Portuguese Rheumatology Society (SPR)
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- Rheumatology Department, Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/ Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Portuguese Rheumatology Society (SPR)
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- Pulmonology Department, Hospital Pulido Valente, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, Portugal; Portuguese Pulmonology Society (SPP)
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Portuguese Pulmonology Society (SPP)
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal; Portuguese Pulmonology Society (SPP)
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Portuguese Pulmonology Society (SPP)
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal; Portuguese Rheumatology Society (SPR)
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Marques H, Ruano C, Earls J, Min J. Quantitative Carotid atherosclerosis assessment from a coronary CT angiography (CTA) – Optimized CT protocol acquisition – Proof of concept. Atherosclerosis 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2022.06.924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Mano T, Viegas J, Reis J, Castelo A, Bras P, Ferreira V, Cardoso I, Grazina A, Figueiredo L, Ruano C, Marques H, Ramos R, Cruz Ferreira R. Quantification of epicardial fat with cardiac CT and association with cardiovascular risk factors and obstructive coronary disease. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.0181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction
Recent studies advocate epicardial fat (EF) as a biologically active organ that influence coronary atherosclerosis development through endocrine and paracrine pathways. We aim to study the relations between EF, thoracic adipose tissue (TAT), cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) and obstructive coronary disease (OCD).
Methods
Retrospective analysis of patients (pts) referred to 64-multislice cardiac computed tomography (CT) in one center. The authors underwent a standardized protocol for quantification of EAT, TAT (subcutaneous and visceral), abdominal visceral fat, coronary calcium score and angiography.
Results
Total of 178 pts: male 99 (56%), mean age 65.9±12.9 years. Indications for performing CT were coronary disease (76%), valvular heart disease (15%), atrial fibrillation (6%) and congenital heart disease (2%). Regarding CRF, EF was only significant higher in patients with diabetes (115±60 vs 95±47, p=0.018), in male gender (114±60 vs 91±42, p=0.04) and was linear correlated with age (p=0.004). The authors also found that EF volume is significant higher in patients with typical angina (p=0.02) and with coronary atherosclerosis: non-obstructive (p=0.0049) and OCD (p=0.001) – Graphic 1. ROC analysis of EF (AUC 0.659, p=0.0039) and EF/TAT relation (AUC 0.704, p=0.003) allowed to estimate that EF>100 ml and EF/TAT >0.06 had a sensibility to predict OCD of 53% and 58%, respectively, and specificity of 66% and 60%. We did not find a correlation between EF, EF/TAT or TAT and coronary calcium score.
Conclusion
EF is higher in patients with diabetes and coronary atherosclerosis. EF and EF/TAT relation had moderate sensibility and specificity to predict OCD, irrespective of calcium score. EF and EF/TAT are promising atherosclerotic markers that could be routinely use in the near future.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- T Mano
- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisbon, Portugal
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Hervás G, Ruano C, Sanz-Alfayate G, Algora I, Celdran MA, Mur MA. Analysis of the management of antipsychotics in a group of prisons. Rev esp sanid penit 2019. [DOI: 10.4321/s1575-06202019000200004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Guerreiro R, Ruano C, Soares C, Santos F, Portugal G, Gomes L, Bento A, Costa M, Fernandes R, Cacao R, Ramos R, Ferreira R, Goncalves L, Aguiar J. P871Validation of pre-test probability model of coronary artery disease in the Portuguese population. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx501.p871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Nissensohn M, Sánchez-Villegas A, Fuentes Lugo D, Henríquez Sánchez P, Doreste Alonso J, Peña Quintana L, Ruano C, Lowe NL, Hall Moran V, Skinner AL, Warthon-Medina M, Serra-Majem L. Effect of Zinc Intake on Growth in Infants: A Meta-analysis. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2016; 56:350-63. [PMID: 25365524 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2013.802661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate the effect of zinc (Zn) intake on growth in infants. Out of 5500 studies identified through electronic searches and reference lists, 19 RCTs were selected after applying the exclusion/inclusion criteria. The influence of Zn intake on growth was considered in the overall meta-analysis. Other variables were also taken into account as possible effect modifiers: doses of Zn intake, intervention duration, nutritional status, and risk of bias. From each select growth study, final measures of weight, length, mid upper arm circumference (MUAC), head circumference, weight for age z-score (WAZ), length for age z-score (LAZ), and weight for length z-score (WLZ) were assessed. Pooled β and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. Additionally, we carried out a sensitivity analysis. Zn intake was not associated with weight, length, MUAC, head circumference, and LAZ in the pooled analyses. However, Zn intake had a positive and statistically effect on WAZ (β = 0.06; 95%CI 0.02 to 0.10) and WLZ (β = 0.05; 95%CI 0.01 to 0.08). The dose-response relationship between Zn intake and these parameters indicated that a doubling of Zn intake increased WAZ and WLZ by approximately 4%. Substantial heterogeneity was present only in length analyses (I(2) = 45%; p = 0.03). Zn intake was positively associated with length values at short time (four to 20 weeks) (β = 0.01; CI 95% 0 to 0.02) and at medium doses of Zn (4.1 to 8 mg/day) (β = 0.003; CI 95% 0 to 0.01). Nevertheless, the effect magnitude was small. Our results indicate that Zn intake increases growth parameters of infants. Nonetheless, interpretation of these results should be carefully considered.
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- M Nissensohn
- a Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain.,b Ciber Obn. Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health "Carlos III," Madrid , Spain
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- a Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain.,b Ciber Obn. Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health "Carlos III," Madrid , Spain
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- c Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma del Carmen (Unacar), Ciudad del Carmen . México
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- a Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain.,b Ciber Obn. Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health "Carlos III," Madrid , Spain
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- a Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain.,b Ciber Obn. Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health "Carlos III," Madrid , Spain
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- a Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain.,b Ciber Obn. Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health "Carlos III," Madrid , Spain.,d Unit of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Pediatric Nutrition. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Las Palmas, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain
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- a Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain.,b Ciber Obn. Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health "Carlos III," Madrid , Spain
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- e International Institute of Nutritional Sciences and Applied Food Safety Studies, University of Central Lancashire , Preston , UK
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- f Maternal & Infant Nutrition & Nurture Unit, University of Central Lancashire , Preston , UK
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- e International Institute of Nutritional Sciences and Applied Food Safety Studies, University of Central Lancashire , Preston , UK
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- e International Institute of Nutritional Sciences and Applied Food Safety Studies, University of Central Lancashire , Preston , UK
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- a Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain.,b Ciber Obn. Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, Institute of Health "Carlos III," Madrid , Spain
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Medeiros PSC, Batista de Carvalho ALM, Ruano C, Otero JC, Marques MPM. Raman microspectroscopy for probing the impact of a dietary antioxidant on human breast cancer cells. Food Funct 2016; 7:2800-10. [PMID: 27227510 DOI: 10.1039/c6fo00209a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer worldwide and the most frequent among women, being the fifth cause of death from neoplastic disease. Since this is an oxidative-stress related neoplasia, it is largely preventable. A dietary isoflavone abundant in soybean - daidzein - is currently being investigated owing to its chemopreventive and/or chemotherapeutic properties towards the human MDA-MB-231 (metastatic, estrogen-unresponsive) and MCF-7 (estrogen-responsive) breast cancer cell lines. Biological assays for evaluation of antitumour and anti-invasive activities were combined with state-of-the-art vibrational microspectroscopy techniques. At 50 and 100 μM concentrations and 48 h incubation time, daidzein was found to induce a marked decrease in cell viability (ca. 50%) for MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells (respectively ca. 50% and 42%) and 40% inhibition of cell migration. MicroRaman analysis of fixed cells upon exposure to this isoflavone unveiled its metabolic impact on both cell lines. Multivariate data analysis (unsupervised PCA) led to a clear discrimination between the control and DAID-exposed cells, with distinctive effects on their biochemical profile, particularly regarding DNA, lipids and protein components, in a cell-dependent way. This is the first reported study on the impact of dietary antioxidants on cancer cells by microRaman techniques.
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- P S C Medeiros
- Química-Física Molecular, Univ. Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Ojeda-Brito R, Brito-Ojeda M, Ruano C, Nissensonh M, Ruiz-Caballero J, Serra-Majem L. Drinking habits in a sample of university students. Relationship between the adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and BMI. NUTR HOSP 2015; 32 Suppl 2:10326. [PMID: 26615296 DOI: 10.3305/nh.2015.32.sup2.10326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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- R Ojeda-Brito
- Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spain. CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn, CB06/03). Institute of Health Carlos III. Madrid. Spain
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- Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spain. CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn, CB06/03). Institute of Health Carlos III. Madrid. Spain
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- Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spain. CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn, CB06/03). Institute of Health Carlos III. Madrid. Spain
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- Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spain. CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn, CB06/03). Institute of Health Carlos III. Madrid. Spain
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- Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spain. CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn, CB06/03). Institute of Health Carlos III. Madrid. Spain
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- Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spain. CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn, CB06/03). Institute of Health Carlos III. Madrid. Spain
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Henríquez Sánchez P, Ruano C, de Irala J, Ruiz-Canela M, Martínez-González MA, Sánchez-Villegas A. Response to: ‘Measuring adherence to the Mediterranean diet (Kleiman SC)’; ‘Median-centered dietary indices do not accurately classify exposure to the Mediterranean diet (Smith LP)’; ‘Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and quality of life in the SUN Project (Kepler S)’. Eur J Clin Nutr 2012. [DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2012.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Henríquez Sánchez P, Ruano C, de Irala J, Ruiz-Canela M, Martínez-González MA, Sánchez-Villegas A. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and quality of life in the SUN Project. Eur J Clin Nutr 2011; 66:360-8. [PMID: 21847137 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2011.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Mediterranean diet has been related with reduced morbidity and better well-being. The aim of this study was to assess whether the adherence to the Mediterranean diet were associated with mental and physical health related to quality of life. SUBJECTS/METHODS This analysis included 11 015 participants with 4 years of follow-up in the SUN Project (a multipurpose cohort study based on university graduates from Spain). A validated 136-item food frequency questionnaire was used to assess the adherence to the Mediterranean diet at baseline, according to a nine-point score, presented in four categories (low, low-moderate, moderate-high and high). Health-related quality of life (HRQL) was measured after 4 years of follow-up with the Spanish version of the SF-36 Health Survey. Generalized Linear Models were fitted to assess adjusted mean scores, the regression coefficients (β) and their 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) for the SF-36 domains according to categories of adherence to Mediterranean diet. RESULTS Multivariate-adjusted models revealed a significant direct association between adherence to Mediterranean diet and all the physical and most mental health domains (vitality, social functioning and role emotional). Vitality (β=0.50, 95% CI=0.32-0.68) and general health (β=0.45, 95% CI=0.26-0.62) showed the highest coefficients. Mean values for physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health and vitality domains were significantly better with increasing adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Those having improved their initial high diet scores have better scores in physical functioning, general health and vitality. CONCLUSIONS Adherence to the Mediterranean diet seems to be a factor importantly associated with a better HRQL.
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- P Henríquez Sánchez
- Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain.
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Villegas AS, Ruano C, Henriquez P, de la Fuente C, Martinez-Gonzalez MA. P1-512 Health related quality of life associated with major dietary patterns in TUE SUN project. Br J Soc Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976g.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Machado NFL, Ruano C, Castro JL, Marques MPM, Otero JC. Chromone-3-carboxylic acid as a potential electron scavenger: a surface-enhanced Raman scattering study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2011; 13:1012-8. [DOI: 10.1039/c0cp01174f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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López-Jaramillo P, Delgado F, Jácome P, Terán E, Ruano C, Rivera J. Calcium supplementation and the risk of preeclampsia in Ecuadorian pregnant teenagers. Obstet Gynecol 1997; 90:162-7. [PMID: 9241285 DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(97)00254-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether increased calcium intake (2 g/day) in pregnancy is effective in reducing the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant teenagers. METHODS The present study was a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial. Two hundred sixty teenaged pregnant girls attending the Hospital Gíneco-Obstétrico Isidro Ayora in Quito, Ecuador, were included. Selection criteria were age less than 17.5 years, nulliparity, first prenatal visit before 20 weeks' gestation, and residency in Quito (2800-m altitude). We used a table of random numbers to assign 125 girls to receive 2000 mg of elemental calcium daily, beginning at 20 weeks of gestation and continuing until delivery; 135 women in the control group received a placebo. Blood pressure (BP) was measured twice every 4 weeks until delivery and at 48 hours after delivery. The diagnosis of preeclampsia was defined as BP greater than 140/90 mmHg on at least two occasions more than 6 hours apart and proteinuria greater than 30 mg/dL (over one cross by dipstick on two occasions 4-24 hours apart). RESULTS The average daily calcium intake in this population was approximately 51% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance. Calcium supplementation was associated with a significantly decreased risk of preeclampsia (risk reduction 12.35%; P < .001), with 3.2% (n = 4) developing preeclampsia in the treatment group versus 15.5% (n = 21) in the placebo group. Moreover, calcium supplementation led to a reduction in systolic BP of 9.1 mmHg and in diastolic BP of 6.0 mmHg. CONCLUSION These results suggest that calcium supplementation during pregnancy in populations with low calcium intake is a safe, effective, and inexpensive preventive measure that significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia.
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- P López-Jaramillo
- Mineral Metabolism Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Central University of Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador.
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López-Jaramillo P, Narváez M, Calle A, Rivera J, Jácome P, Ruano C, Nava E. Cyclic guanosine 3',5' monophosphate concentrations in pre-eclampsia: effects of hydralazine. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1996; 103:33-8. [PMID: 8608095 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1996.tb09512.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To elucidate the role of the L-arginine:nitric oxide pathway in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia. PARTICIPANTS Pregnant women (nulliparous, age <25 years). Normotensive pregnancy (n=22) was defined when blood pressure remained at levels of <120/80 mmHg and there was no proteinuria. Women with pre-eclampsia (n=22) had blood pressure measurements of >140/90 mmHg and proteinuria of >300 mg/l. Nonpregnant normotensive women (n=22) were studied as controls. STUDY DESIGN Blood samples were taken for measurements of ionised calcium, atrial natriuretic factor, cyclic guanosine 3'5' monophosphate (GMP),arginine and asymmetric dimethylarginine. Urine samples were collected for determination of cyclic GMP excretion. Cyclic GMP concentrations were also determined in 12 women with severe pre-eclampsia before and after treatment with hydralazine. RESULTS L-arginine, asymmetric dimethylarginine and atrial natriuretic factor were not different in any group. Cyclic GMP concentrations in plasma [0.94 (SD 0.23) nM] as well as in urine [50.1 (SD 15.7) microM] were increased significantly (P<0.05) in normal pregnancy compared to nonpregnant controls [plasma mean 0.46 (SD 0.12) nM and urine mean 18.4 (SD 10.3) microM], but not in the pre-eclampsia group [plasma mean 0.48 (SD 0.10) nM and urine mean 24.1 (SD 14.5) microM]. Concentrations of cyclic GMP in plasma and urine increased significantly (P<0.05) in women treated with hydralazine. CONCLUSIONS The differences in cyclic GMP concentrations may reflect differences in nitric oxide production. Hydralazine increases cyclic GMP concentrations in severely pre-eclamptic women. This action could explain the antihypertensive effect of hydralazine.
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- P López-Jaramillo
- Hospital Gineco-Obstétrico Isidro Ayora, Faculty of Medicine, Quito, Ecuador
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Garzón JC, Román G, Sánchez-Montero FJ, Ruano C, Villoria MJ, Muriel C. [Subarachnoid block for ovariectomy in a patient with pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis]. Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim 1995; 42:109. [PMID: 7777685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Olmos M, Ubierna B, Ruano C. [Intubation with propofol without neuromuscular blockade. Effect of premedication on fentanyl and lidocaine]. Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim 1993; 40:132-6. [PMID: 8516523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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AIMS Laryngotracheal reflexes, and possibilities of intubations following anaesthetic induction with propofol, with or without premedication and without neuromuscular blockade were evaluated. Hemodynamic parameters were also measured. METHODS Sixty ASA I-II patients were randomly allocated into 3 groups according to anaesthetic premedication. Group P: (placebo), 2 and 4 ml of saline 0.9%; group F, 4 micrograms/kg of fentanyl and 2 ml of saline 0.9%; group L, 4 micrograms/kg of fentanyl and 1.5 mg/kg of lidocaine 5%. Two point five mg/kg of propofol were administered and 45 seconds later intubation was attempted. Mandibular relaxation, visualization of the glottis, opening of the vocal chords, reflex reactions to laryngoscopy and intubation, time used, blood pressure and heart rate were evaluated. RESULTS Mandibular relaxation and visualization of the glottis were acceptable in all the patients. The aperture of the vocal chords was enough so as to carry out intubation in 65% (P), 100% (F) (p < 0.05) and 95% (L) (p < 0.05). Laryngeal reactivity significantly decreased (p < 0.001) from 40% (P) to 15% (F) and 10% (L). Tracheal reflexes decreased from 84.6% (P) to 55% (F) (p < 0.01) and 37% (L) (p < 0.001). Blood pressure and heart rate rose with intubation over the basal levels in group P and significantly decreased in groups F and L. CONCLUSIONS The use of propofol without neuromuscular blockade is inadequate for intubation since laryngotracheal reflexes are not suppressed. Besides, propofol does not prevent hemodynamic reactions. Premedication with fentanyl and/or lidocaine improves the responses not sufficiently to safely perform intubation.
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- M Olmos
- Servicio de Anestesia, Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor, Hospital de Cruces, Baracaldo, Vizcaya
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Morales J, Gil I, Martin A, Ruano C, Aragones F. Influence of some pesticides on Azotobacter. Microbiol Esp 1970; 23:271-7. [PMID: 5508764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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