• Peritoneal dialysis Is an independent factor associated to lower intima media thickness in dialysis patients free from previous cardiovascular disease 

      Borrás, Mercé; Cambray, Serafí; Crespo-Masip, María; Pérez-Fontán, Miguel; Bozic, Milica; Bermúdez-López, Marcelino; Fernández, Elvira; Betriu, Ángels; Valdivieso, José M. (Frontiers, 2018-12-04)
      [Abstract] Carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) displays prognostic value as a marker of cardiovascular risk in dialysis patients. However, few data are available regarding the impact of dialysis modality on cIMT. The aim ...
    • Peritoneal protein transport during the baseline peritoneal equilibration test is an accurate predictor of the outcome of peritoneal dialysis patients 

      Pérez-Fontán, Miguel; Rodríguez Carmona, Ana; Barreda, D.; López-Muñiz, Andrés; Blanco-Castro, N.; García Falcón, María Teresa (Karger, 2010)
      [Abstract] Background: Peritoneal protein excretion (PPE) is a potential marker of the outcome in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Method: Observational study of a cohort of 269 patients starting PD in a single unit. ...
    • Peritoneal total protein transport assessed from peritoneal equilibration tests using different dialysate glucose concentrations 

      Gomes, Ana Marta; Pérez-Fontán, Miguel; Rodríguez-Carmona, Ana; López-Muñiz, Andrés; Fernández-Villar, Marcos; Peteiro-Cartelle, Javier; García-Falcón, Teresa (SAGE, 2010-09)
      [Abstract] Background: The peritoneal equilibration test (PET) permits assessment of peritoneal protein transport, but this potential marker of outcome in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lacks adequate standardization. ...
    • Peritoneal water transport characteristics of diabetic patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: a longitudinal study 

      Fernandes, Ana; Ribera-Sánchez, Roi; Rodríguez Carmona, Ana; López-Iglesias, Antía; Leite-Costa, Natacha; Pérez-Fontán, Miguel (Karger, 2017-06-21)
      [Abstract] Background: Volume overload is frequent in diabetics undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD), and may play a significant role in the excess mortality observed in these patients. The characteristics of peritoneal ...
    • Persistent overhydration associates a significant risk of peritoneal infection with enteric germs in patients treated with peritoneal dialysis 

      Fiel, D. Carvalho; Pérez-Fontán, Miguel; López-Iglesias, Antía; Bravo González-Blas, L.; García Gago, L.; García Falcón, María Teresa; Rodríguez-Carmona, Ana (Elsevier, 2019-11)
      [Abstract] Background: Overhydration (OH) complicates frequently the clinical course of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) patients, and keeps a controversial association with the risk of peritoneal infection. The main objective ...
    • Pituitary MRI features in acromegaly resulting from ectopic GHRH secretion from a neuroendocrine tumor: analysis of 30 cases 

      Potorac, Iulia; Bonneville, Jean-François; Daly, Adrian F.; de Herder, Wouter; Fainstein-Day, Patricia; Chanson, Philippe; Korbonits, Marta; Cordido, Fernando; Lamback, Elisa Baranski; Abid, Mohamed; Raverot, Véronique; Raverot, Gerald; Anda Apiñániz, Emma; Caron, Philippe; Du Boullay, Helene; Bidlingmaier, Martin; Bolanowski, Marek; Laloi-Michelin, Marie; Borson-Chazot, Francoise; Chabre, Olivier; Christin-Maitre, Sophie; Briet, Claire; Díaz-Soto, Gonzalo; Bonneville, Fabrice; Castinetti, Frederic; Gadelha, Mônica R.; Oliveira Santana, Nathalie; Stelmachowska-Banaś, Maria; Gudbjartsson, Tomas; Villar-Taibo, Rocío; Zornitzki, Taiba; Tshibanda, Luaba; Petrossians, Patrick; Beckers, Albert (Oxford University Press on behalf of the Endocrine Society, 2022-05-04)
      [Abstract] Context: Ectopic acromegaly is a consequence of rare neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that secrete GHRH. This abnormal GHRH secretion drives GH and IGF-1 excess, with a clinical presentation similar to classical ...
    • Practical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly 

      Cordido, Fernando; García-Arnés, Juan Antonio; Marazuela, Mónica; Torres Vela, Elena (Elsevier, 2013-10)
      [Abstract] Acromegaly and gigantism are due to excess GH secretion, usually by a pituitary adenoma. It is an uncommon disease. Diagnosis is made by showing elevated GH and IGF-I levels in patients with a clinical picture ...
    • Resultados del trabajo cooperativo de los registros españoles de diálisis peritoneal: análisis de 12 años de seguimiento 

      Remón Rodríguez, César; Quirós Ganga, Pedro; Portolés-Pérez, José; Gómez-Roldán, Carmina; Miguel-Carrasco, Alfonso; Borrás Sans, Mercé; Rodríguez-Carmona, Ana; Pérez-Fontán, Miguel; Sánchez-Álvarez, Emilio; Rodríguez Suárez, Carmen (Sociedad Española de Nefrología, 2014)
      [Resumen] Introducción y objetivos: Actualmente no existe un registro que muestre en su conjunto y globalidad la realidad de la diálisis peritoneal (DP) en España. Sin embargo, para distintos congresos y reuniones se ha ...
    • Serum levels of the adipomyokine irisin in patients with chronic kidney disease 

      Rodríguez-Carmona, Ana; Pérez-Fontán, Miguel; Sangiao-Alvarellos, Susana; García Falcón, María Teresa; Pena-Bello, Lara; López-Muñiz, Andrés; Cordido, Fernando (Elsevier, 2016-12-14)
      [Abstract] Background. Irisin is an adipomyokine with claimed anti-obesity and anti-diabetic effects. This hormone has been insufficiently studied in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Objective. To ...
    • Situación de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 en pacientes en tratamiento renal sustitutivo. Informe del Registro COVID-19 de la Sociedad Española de Nefrología (SEN) 

      Sánchez-Álvarez, J. Emilio; Pérez-Fontán, Miguel; Jiménez Martín, Carlos; Blasco Pelícano, Miquel; Cabezas Reina, Carlos Jesús; Sevillano Prieto, Ángel M.; Melilli, Edoardo; Crespo Barrios, Marta; Macía Heras, Manuel; Pino y Pino, María Dolores del (Elsevier, 2020-04-16)
      [Resumen] Introducción. La reciente aparición de la pandemia por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 ha impactado de forma muy importante en la población general. Los pacientes en tratamiento renal sustitutivo (TRS) no han sido ...
    • The SEEN comprehensive clinical survey of adult obesity: executive summary 

      Ballesteros-Pomar, María D.; Vilarrasa, Nuria; Rubio Herrera, Miguel Ángel; Barahona, María José; Bueno, Marta; Caixás, Assumpta; Calañas Continente, Alfonso; Ciudin, Andreea; Cordido, Fernando; Hollanda, Ana de; Díaz, María Jesús; Flores, Lliliam; García Luna, Pedro Pablo; García Pérez-Sevillano, Fernando; Goday, Albert; Lecube, Albert; López Gómez, Juan José; Miñambres, Inka; Morales Gorria, María José; Morinigo, Rosa; Nicolau, Joana; Pellitero, Silvia; Salvador, Javier; Valdés, Sergio; Bretón Lesmes, Irene (Elsevier, 2021-04-09)
      [Abstract] Obesity is one of the great challenges in healthcare nowadays with important implications for health so requiring comprehensive management. This document aims to establish practical and evidence-based recommendations ...
    • The Spanish Society of Nephrology (SENEFRO) commentary to the Spain GBD 2016 report: Keeping chronic kidney disease out of sight of health authorities will only magnify the problem 

      Ortiz, Alberto; Sánchez-Niño, María Dolores; Crespo-Barrio, Marta; De-Sequeira-Ortiz, Patricia; Fernández-Giráldez, Elvira; García-Maset, Rafael; Macía-Heras, Manuel; Pérez-Fontán, Miguel; Rodríguez-Portillo, Mariano; Salgueira-Lazo, Mercedes; Sánchez-Álvarez, Emilio; Santamaría-Olmo, Rafael; Simal-Blanco, Fernando; Pino-Pino, María Dolores (Elsevier, 2018-11-28)
      [Abstract] The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study measures the health of populations worldwide and by country on an annual basis and aims at helping guide public policy on health issues. The GBD estimates for Spain in ...
    • Thyroid Function Alteration in Obesity and the Effect of Bariatric Surgery 

      Cordido, María; Juiz-Valiña, Paula; Urones Cuesta, Paula; Sangiao-Alvarellos, Susana; Cordido, Fernando (MDPI, 2022-02-28)
      [Abstract] The most common endocrine disease in obesity is hypothyroidism and secondary endocrine alterations, including abnormal thyroid function, are frequent in obesity. It is unclear whether impaired thyroid function ...
    • Treatment adherence to pegvisomant in patients with acromegaly in Spain: PEGASO study 

      Cámara, Rosa; Venegas, Eva; García-Arnés, Juan Antonio; Cordido, Fernando; Aller, J.; Samaniego, M. Luz; Mir, Nuria; Sánchez-Cenizo, Laura (Springer, 2019-02-13)
      [Abstract] PURPOSE: The burden of chronic daily subcutaneous administration of pegvisomant on adherence has not been previously studied. This study was aimed to determine the adherence to pegvisomant treatment in acromegaly ...
    • Treatment with growth hormone for adults with growth hormone deficiency syndrome: benefits and risks 

      Díez, Juan José; Sangiao-Alvarellos, Susana; Cordido, Fernando (MDPI, 2018-03-17)
      [Abstract] Pharmacological treatment of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in adults began in clinical practice more than 20 years ago. Since then, a great volume of experience has been accumulated on its effects on the ...
    • Weight-related quality of life in spanish obese subjects suitable for bariatric surgery is lower than in their North American counterparts: a case–control study 

      Caixás, Assumpta; Lecube, Albert; Morales, María-José; Calañas Continente, Alfonso; Moreiro, José; Cordido, Fernando; Díaz, María-Jesús; Másmiquel, Lluís; Moreno, Basilio; Vidal, Josep; Goday, Albert; Arrizabalaga, Juan-José; García-Luna, Pedro-Pablo; Iglesias, Paloma; Burguera, Bartolomé; Rubio, Miguel-Ángel; Monereo, Susana; Crosby, Ross D.; Kolotkin, Ronette L. (Springer, 2012-10-23)
      [Abstract] Background: Obesity impairs quality of life, but the perception of the impairment could be different from one country to another. The purpose was to compare weight-related quality of life (QOL) between cohorts ...