Browsing by Author "Pita-Fernández, Salvador"
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A randomized clinical trial to determine the effect of angiotensin inhibitors reduction on creatinine clearance and haemoglobin in heart failure patients with chronic kidney disease and anaemia
Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Chouciño Fernández, Teresa; Juega-Puig, J.; Seoane-Pillado, Teresa; López-Calviño, Beatriz; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Pedreira, José D.; Gil-Guillén, V. (Wiley, 2014-07-16)[Abstract] Background. Chronic kidney disease is a common comorbidity in elderly patients with heart failure. Evidence supports the use of angiotensin inhibitors for patients with heart failure. However, there is little ... -
A randomized clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of CO-oximetry and anti-smoking brief advice in a cohort of kidney transplant patients who smoke: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Seijo Bestilleiro, Rocío; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Alonso-Hernández, Ángel; Fernández-Rivera, Constantino; Cao, Mercedes; Seoane-Pillado, Teresa; López-Calviño, Beatriz; González-Martín, Cristina; Valdés-Cañedo, Francisco (BioMed Central, 2016-04-01)[Abstract]Background: The cardiovascular risk in renal transplant patients is increased in patients who continue to smoke after transplantation. The aim of the study is to measure the effectiveness of exhaled carbon monoxide ... -
Calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en trabajadoras del sector pesquero usando el cuestionario SF-36
Rodríguez-Romero, Beatriz; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Chouza-Insua, Marcelo (Elsevier, 2013-03-13)[Resumen] Objetivo. Determinar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) mediante el cuestionario SF-36 en trabajadoras del sector pesquero, y compararla con valores normalizados de población de referencia y con ... -
Classification of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease with machine-learning techniques using 1H Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy data
Munteanu, Cristian-Robert; Fernández-Lozano, Carlos; Mato-Abad, Virginia; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Álvarez-Linera, Juan; Hernández-Tamames, Juan Antonio; Pazos, A. (Elsevier, 2015-03-30)[Abstract] Several magnetic resonance techniques have been proposed as non-invasive imaging biomarkers for the evaluation of disease progression and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). This work is the first ... -
Clinical profile, level of affection and therapeutic management of patients with osteoarthritis in primary care: the spanish multicenter study EVALÚA
Castaño Carou, Ana Isabel; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; De-Toro, Javier (Elsevier, 2015-04-16)[Abstract] Objective. To determine the clinical profile, degree of involvement and management in patients with knee, hip or hand osteoarthritis. Methods. Observational study (health centres from 14 autonomous regions, n ... -
Clinical-pathological characteristics and prognosis of a cohort of oesophageal cancer patients: a competing risks survival analysis
Rodríguez-Camacho, Elena; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; López-Calviño, Beatriz; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Seoane-Pillado, Teresa (Japan Epidemiological Association, 2015-01-19)[Abstract] Background: To determine the clinical course, follow-up strategies, and survival of oesophageal cancer patients using a competing risks survival analysis. Methods: We conducted a retrospective and prospective ... -
Cognitive impairment as predictor of functional dependence in an elderly sample
Millán-Calenti, José Carlos; Tubío, Javier; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Rochette, Sophie; Lorenzo, Trinidad; Maseda, Ana (Elsevier, 2011-03-11)[Abstract] This retrospective study determines the role of cognitive decline as a predictor of functional dependence. In a representative 600 community-dwellers aged 65 or older, we examined using a logistic regression model, ... -
Comorbidity as a predictor of mortality and mobility after hip fracture
González-Zabaleta, Jorge; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Seoane-Pillado, Teresa; López-Calviño, Beatriz; González-Zabaleta, José Luis (John Wiley & Sons, 2015-05-15)[Abstract] Aim: To determine mortality and mobility rates after hip fracture. Methods: A prospective study (n = 199 patients) was carried out in the Health Care Center of A Coruña (Spain) during the period between ... -
Concordance among methods of nutritional assessment in patients included on the waiting list for liver transplantation
García-Rodríguez, María Teresa; López-Calviño, Beatriz; Piñón-Villar, María del Carmen; Otero-Ferreiro, Alejandra; Suárez-López, Francisco; Gómez-Gutiérrez, Manuel; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Seoane-Pillado, Teresa; Pita-Fernández, Salvador (Elsevier, 2017-05-23)[Abstract] Background: The aim of the present study was to determine the extent of malnutrition in patients waiting for a liver transplant. The agreement among the methods of nutritional assessment and their diagnostic ... -
Consumo de recursos sanitarios debido al dolor musculoesquelético en trabajadores del sector primario
Rodríguez-Romero, Beatriz; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Martínez-Rodríguez, Alicia; Fernández-Cervantes, Ramón (Elsevier, 2013-12-03)[Resumen] Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia y los factores asociados al consumo farmacológico y a consultas al médico de familia por dolor musculoesquelético en mariscadoras. Métodos: Estudio transversal (n = 929) ... -
Cost-effectiveness analysis of preoperative treatment of acromegaly with somatostatin analogue on surgical outcome
Margusino-Framiñán, Luis; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Pena-Bello, Lara; Sangiao-Alvarellos, Susana; Outeiriño-Blanco, Elena; Pita-Gutiérrez, Francisco; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Cordido, Fernando (Elsevier, 2015-08-20)[Abstract] Context. There is no uniform standard of care for acromegaly. Due to the high costs involved, steps must be taken to ensure the cost-effective delivery of treatment. Objective. Taking the results of an earlier ... -
Diagnosis delay and follow-up strategies in colorectal cancer. Prognosis implications: a study protocol
Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; López-Calviño, Beatriz; González-Santamaría, Paloma; Seoane-Pillado, Teresa; Arnal-Monreal, Francisco; Maciá, Francesc; Sánchez Calavera, María Antonia; Espí, Alejandro; Valladares-Ayerbes, Manuel; Pazos, A.; Reboredo, Margarita; González Saez, Luis; Ramos Montserrat, María; Segura, Josep M.; Monreal Aliaga, Isabel; González-Luján, Luis; Martín-Rabadán, María; Murta Nascimento, Cristiane; Pueyo, Olga; Boscá-Watts, Marta M.; Cabeza Irigoyen, Elena; Casmitjana Abella, Montserrat; Pinilla, Marina; Costa-Alcaraz, Ana; Ruiz Torrejón, Amador; Burón Post, Andrea; García Aranda, Concepción; Lluc Bennasar, María de; Lafita, Sergio; Novella, Maite; Manzano, Hermini; Vadell, Catalina; Falcó, Esther; Esteva, Magdalena (BioMed Central, 2010-10-05)[Abstract] Background: Controversy exists with regard to the impact that the different components of diagnosis delay may have on the degree of invasion and prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer. The follow-up ... -
Diagnostic and treatment delay, quality of life and satisfaction with care in colorectal cancer patients: a study protocol
Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; López-Calviño, Beatriz; Seoane-Pillado, Teresa; Gago García, Esther; Seijo Bestilleiro, Rocío; González Santamaría, María Paloma; Pazos, A. (BioMed Central, 2013-07-11)[Abstract] Background. Due to recent improvements in colorectal cancer survival, patient-reported outcomes, including health-related quality of life and satisfaction with care, have become well-established endpoints to ... -
Effect of diagnostic delay on survival in patients with colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study
Pita-Fernández, Salvador; González-Sáez, Luis; López-Calviño, Beatriz; Seoane-Pillado, Teresa; Rodríguez-Camacho, Elena; Pazos, A.; González Santamaría, María Paloma; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia (BioMed Central, 2016-08-22)[Abstract] Background. Disparate and contradictory results make studies necessary to investigate in more depth the relationship between diagnostic delay and survival in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. The aim of this ... -
Efficacy of a multimodal therapeutic exercise program in shellfish gatherers for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders: a quasi-experimental study
Rodríguez-Romero, Beatriz; Martínez-Rodríguez, Alicia; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Riveiro-Temprano, Socorro; Carballo-Costa, Lidia (Miverva Medica, 2011-12)[Abstract] Aim: Aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of a therapeutic exercise program to modify the muscular endurance of the trunk, the localization and intensity of musculoskeletal pain, fear-avoidance ... -
Electrocardiographic abnormalities in centenarians: impact on survival
Rabuñal, Juan R.; Monte Secades, Rafael; Gómez-Gigirey, Adriana; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Testa-Fernández, Ana; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Casariego Vales, Emilio (BioMed Central, 2012-04-20)[Abstract] Background: The centenarian population is gradually increasing, so it is becoming more common to see centenarians in clinical practice. Electrocardiogram abnormalities in the elderly have been reported, but ... -
Emergency presentation of colorectal patients in Spain
Esteva, Magdalena; Ruiz-Díaz, Mercedes; Sánchez, María Antonia; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Maciá, Francecs; Posso, Margarita; González-Luján, Luis; Boscá-Wats, Marta M.; Leiva, Alfonso; Ripoll, Joana (PLoS One, 2018-10-01)[Abstract] Background. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Europe. Survival is poorer in patients admitted to hospitals through the emergency department than in electively admitted patients. ... -
Enfermedad arterial periférica en pacientes trasplantados renales: validez del cuestionario de Edimburgo para el diagnóstico de enfermedad
Lema Verdía, María Laura; Balboa-Barreiro, Vanesa; Couceiro Sánchez, Estefanía; González-Martín, Cristina; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Seoane-Pillado, Teresa; Pita-Fernández, Salvador (Asociación Nefrológica de Buenos Aires, 2021-06-22)[Resumen] Objetivos: Determinar en pacientes trasplantados renales la prevalencia de enfermedad arterial periférica y la validez de las manifestaciones clínicas de claudicación intermitente para su diagnóstico. Material y ... -
Factors related with symptom duration until diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic colorectal cancer
Esteva, Magdalena; Leiva, Alfonso; Ramos, María; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; González-Luján, Luis; Casamitjana, Montse; Sánchez, María A.; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia; Ruiz, Amador; González-Santamaría, Paloma; Martín-Rabadán, María; Costa-Alcaraz, Ana M.; Espí, Alejandro; Maciá, Francesc; Segura, Josep M.; Lafita, Sergio; Arnal-Monreal, Francisco; Amengual, Isabel; Boscá-Watts, Marta M.; Hospital, Angels; Manzano, Hermini; Magallón, Rosa (BioMed Central, 2013-02-23)[Abstract] Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) survival depends mostly on stage at the time of diagnosis. However, symptom duration at diagnosis or treatment have also been considered as predictors of stage and survival. ... -
Impact of musculoskeletal pain on health-related quality of life among fishing sector workers
Rodríguez-Romero, Beatriz; Pita-Fernández, Salvador; Pértega-Díaz, Sonia (Springer, 2014-03-20)[Abstract] This study aims to determine the impact of musculoskeletal pain (in terms of intensity of the pain, location and functional disability due to back pain) and other factors (socio-demographic, lifestyle and ...
