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    • Validation and implementation of a direct RT-qPCR method for rapid screening of SARS-CoV-2 infection by using non-invasive saliva samples 

      Brotons de Los Reyes, Pedro; Perez-Argüello, Amaresh; Launes, Cristian; Torrents, Francesc; Subirats, Maria Pilar; Saucedo, Jesica; Claverol, Joana; Garcia-Garcia, Juan Jose; Rodas Font, Gil; Fumado, Vicky; Jordan, Iolanda; Gratacos, Eduard; Bassat, Quique; Muñoz-Almagro, Carmen (International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021)
      Objective: To validate and implement an optimized screening method for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA combining use of self-collected raw saliva samples, ...
    • Validation of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid diagnosis of invasive pneumococcal disease 

      De Paz, Héctor David; Brotons, Pedro; Esteva, Cristina; Muñoz-Almagro, Carmen (Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020-03-24)
      Current molecular PCR-based techniques used for detecting Streptococcus pneumoniae, the causative pathogen of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), are accurate but have a run time of several hours. We ...
    • Validation of an online version of the alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT) for alcohol screening in spanish university students 

      Ballester, Laura; Alayo, Itxaso; Vilagut, Gemma; Almenara, José; Cebrià, Ana Isabel; Echeburúa, Enrique; Gabilondo Cuéllar, Andrea; Gili, Margalida; Lagares, Carolina; Piqueras, José Antonio; Roca, Miquel; Soto-Sanz, Victoria; Blasco, Maria Jesús; Castellví Obiols, Pere; Forero, Carlos G.; Mortier, Philippe; Alonso, Jordi; UNIVERSAL Study Group (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021)
      Online alcohol screening may be helpful in preventing alcohol use disorders. We assessed psychometric properties of an online version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) among Spanish ...
    • Validation of the perceived stigmatization questionnaire for brazilian adult burn patients 

      De Oliveira Freitas, Noélle; García Forero, Carlos; Paes Caltran, Marina; Alonso, Jordi; Spadoti Dantas, Rosana A.; Sarto Piccolo, Monica; Farina, Jayme Adriano Jr; Lawrence, John W.; Rossi, Lidia A. (PLoS ONE, 2018)
      Currently, there is no questionnaire to assess perceived stigmatization among people with visible differences in Brazil. The Perceived Stigmatization Questionnaire (PSQ), developed in the United States, ...
    • Validation of the spanish version of the low vision quality of life questionnaire 

      Pérez-Maná, Luis; Cardona, Genis; Pardo-Cladellas, Yolanda; Pérez-Mañá, Clara; Amorós-Martínez, Jaume; González Sanchis, Luis; Wolffsohn, James S.; Antón López, Alfonso (Journal of Optometry, 2021-04-18)
      Purpose: To validate the Spanish Low Vision Qualify of Life (SLVQOL) questionnaire, a quality of life instrument specifically designed for patients with visual impairment, and evaluate its psychometric ...
    • Validation of walking trails for the urban training of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients 

      Arbillaga-Etxarri, Ane; Torrent-Pallicer, Jaume; Gimeno-Santos, Elena; Barberan-Garcia, Anael; Delgado, Anna; Balcells, Eva; Rodríguez, Diego A.; Vilaró, Jordi; Vall Casas, Pere; Irurtia, Alfredo; Rodriguez-Roisin, Robert; Garcia-Aymerich, Judith; Urban Training Study Group (PLoS ONE, 2016-01-14)
      Purpose: Accessible interventions to train patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are needed. We designed urban trails of different intensities (low, moderate and high) in different ...
    • Validity and reliability of the satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform for measuring quiet stance and dynamic standing balance in healthy subjects 

      Rodríguez-Rubio, Pere Ramón; Bagur Calafat, Caritat; López-de-Celis, Carlos; Bueno-Gracia, Elena; Cabanas-Valdés, Rosa María; Herrera-Pedroviejo, Ernesto; Girabent Farrés, Montserrat (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020)
      Background: A force platform must have validity and reliability for optimal use. The objective of this study was to analyze the validity and the reliability of the Satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform. ...
    • Validity and reliability of the V-cut dribbling test in young basketball players 

      Jòdar-Portas, Anna; López-Ros, Víctor; Prats-Puig, Anna; Beltran-Garrido, José V.; Madruga-Parera, Marc; Romero-Rodríguez, Daniel; Skok, Oliver Gonzalo; Sinclair, Graham; Font-Lladó, Raquel (International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2023)
      Purpose: Change of direction while dribbling appears to be of interest for on-court performance in basketball. The study aim was to assess the validity and reliability of the V-cut dribbling test (VcutBk) ...
    • Variation in nicotine metabolization according to biological factors and type of nicotine consumer 

      Pérez-Martín, Hipólito; Lidón-Moyano, Cristina; González-Marrón, Adrián; Fu, Marcela; Pérez Ortuño, Raúl; Ballbè, Montse; Martín-Sánchez, Juan Carlos; Pascual, José A.; Fernández, Esteve; Martínez-Sánchez, Jose M. (Healthcare, 2023)
      This study aims to describe the nicotine metabolite ratio among tobacco smokers and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users and nonusers. We analyzed pooled data from a longitudinal and a cross-sectional ...
    • Victimization as a result of non-consensual dissemination of sexting and psychopathology correlates: an exploratory analysis 

      Gassó, Aina M.; Mueller-Johnson, Katrin; Gómez-Durán, Esperanza Luisa (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021)
      Sexting is generally known as creating, sending and/or forwarding of sexual content using electronic devices. When such content is non-consensually disseminated, it becomes a criminally relevant behavior. ...
    • Visual outcome and complications of cataract extraction after pars plana vitrectomy 

      Rey, Amanda; Jürgens Mestre, Ignasi; Maseras, Xavier; Dyrda, Agnieszka; Pera, Patricia; Morilla Grasa, Antonio (Clinical Ophthalmology, 2018)
      Purpose: To evaluate the visual outcomes and complications of phacoemulsification in previously vitrectomized eyes. Patients and methods: A retrospective analysis of 87 consecutive vitrectomized eyes ...
    • Vitrectomy for endophthalmitis in eyes with osteokeratoprosthesis 

      Vilaplana, Ferran; Nadal, Jeroni; Temprano, José; Julio, Gemma; Olivera, Maximiliano; Casaroli Marano, Ricardo P.; Barraquer, Rafael Ignasi (Retina, 2020)
      Purpose: To analyze functional and anatomical results of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) to treat endophthalmitis in eyes with osteokeratoprosthesis. Methods: An observational, retrospective study of five ...
    • Wear in two cases of ceramic on ceramic total hip arthroplasty after 30 years follow up 

      Torres, A.; Blanco, A.; Coscujuela, A.; Fernández Fairén, M.; Sevilla Sánchez, Pablo; Gil Mur, Francisco Javier (Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2018)
      Background: Ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearings have been in use in total hip replacement (THR) for more than 40 years, with excellent long-term survivorship but concerns over the ceramic-on-ceramic ...
    • What attributes should be included in a discrete choice experiment related to health technologies? A systematic literature review 

      Trapero Bertran, Marta; Rodríguez-Martín, Beatriz; López-Bastida, Julio (PLoS One, 2019-07-18)
      Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) are a way to assess priority-setting in health care provision. This approach allows for the evaluation of individuals’ preferences as a means of adding criteria to ...
    • What makes the palliative care initial encounter meaningful? A descriptive study with patients with cancer, family carers and palliative care professionals 

      Goni-Fuste, Blanca; Pergolizzi, Denise; Monforte-Royo, Cristina; Julià-Torras, Joaquim; Rodríguez Prat, Andrea; Crespo, Iris (Sage Journals, 2023)
      Background: The palliative care initial encounter can have a positive impact on the quality of life of patients and family carers if it proves to be a meaningful experience. A better understanding of ...
    • Where do nursing students make mistakes when calculating drug doses? A retrospective study 

      Wennberg Capellades, Laia; Fuster-Linares, Pilar; Rodríguez-Higueras, Encarna; Gallart Fernández-Puebla, Albert; Llaurado Serra, Mireia (BMC Nursing, 2022)
      Background: Research internationally shows that nursing students find dosage calculation difficult. Identifying the specific aspects of dose calculation procedures that are most commonly associated with ...
    • Which athletes fail faster to send weekly questionnaires or to comply with an injury risk reduction program? 

      Edouard, P.; Blanco de Tena Davila, David; Steffen, K.; Nielsen, R.O.; Verhagen, E.; Ruffault, A. (German Journal of Sports Medicine, 2023)
      Problem: Low response rate to weekly self-reported questionnaires used to obtain athlete health-related and risk exposure data and low compliance with intervention have been reported. We thus aimed to ...
    • Which parenting style encourages healthy lifestyles in teenage children? Proposal for a model of integrative parenting styles 

      Alonso Stuyck, Paloma (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019-06-11)
      Given that we live in an environment in constant change—a liquid society, according to Bauman—we propose a versatile parenting style with the capacity to adapt to the variations of socio-temporal ...
    • Who smokes in Europe? Data from 12 european countriesin the TackSHS survey (2017–2018) 

      Gallus, Silvano; Lugo, Alessandra; Liu, Xiaoqiu; Behrakis, Panagiotis; Boffii, Roberto; Bosetti, Cristina; Carreras, Giulia; Chatenoud, Liliane; Clancy, Luke; Continente, Xavier; Dobson, Ruaraidh; Effertz, Tobias; Filippidis, Filippos T.; Fu, Marcela; Geshanova, Gergana; Gorini, Giuseppe; Keogan, Sheila; Ivanov, Hristo; Lopez, María J.; Lopez-Nicolas, Angel; Precioso, José; Przewozniak, Krzysztof; Radu-Loghin, Cornel; Ruprecht, Ario; Semple, Sean; Soriano, Joan B.; Starchenko, Polina; Trapero Bertran, Marta; Tigova, Olena; Tzortzi, Anna S.; Vardavas, Constantine; Vyzikidou, Vergina K.; Colombo, Paolo; Fernandez, Esteve; TackSHS Project Investigators (Journal of Epidemiology, 2021)
      Background: Population data on tobacco use and its determinants require continuous monitoring and careful inter-country comparison. We aimed to provide the most up-to-date estimates on tobacco smoking ...
    • Why methylene blue should be blacklisted in neonatology 

      Silecchia, Valeria; Valerio, Enrico; Merazzi, Daniele; Iantorno, Lorenzo; Laguardia, Maria Chiara; Cutrone, Mario; Grimalt Santacana, Ramon (Journal of Respiratory Research, 2019)
      We here present a case of neonatal skin damage due to application of methylene blue (MB) on a newborn's skin. MB use should be completely eliminated in neonatal intensive care units and nurseries, because ...