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  1. Article ; Online: Living Alone: Associations with Diet and Health in the Spanish Young Adult Population.

    Sandri, Elena / Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino / Cabo, Asensi / Cerdá-Olmedo, Germán

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 11

    Abstract: Eating together as a family has important health benefits, as the diet is more balanced and of a higher quality. Eating together is also a factor in the prevention of diet-related diseases. The promotion of family and shared meals is currently a public ... ...

    Abstract Eating together as a family has important health benefits, as the diet is more balanced and of a higher quality. Eating together is also a factor in the prevention of diet-related diseases. The promotion of family and shared meals is currently a public health strategy. The aim of this research was to study the eating habits of the Spanish young adult population and their impact on health. An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out using surveys. A questionnaire was designed and validated to explore a set of variables related to food and health. The dissemination was carried out through social networks by means of an online form, using non-probabilistic snowball sampling to obtain a sample of 17,969 subjects aged between 18 and 45 years. We found statistically significant differences between people living in a family home compared to people living outside a family home in the healthy eating index for the Spanish population, fish consumption, and fried food consumption. This suggests that the nutrition of people living in a family home is healthier, although their BMI is higher. People living together have a statistically higher healthy eating index value than people living alone; consume fast food, fried food, and ultra-processed food less frequently; and eat fish more often. On the other hand, people who live in a family home or are accompanied are more likely to have a sedentary lifestyle and are less physically active. It was concluded that people living alone have a worse healthy eating index than those living with company, which seems to indicate that nutritional interventions should pay attention to people living alone as a variable to be taken into account in future analyses.
    MeSH term(s) Cross-Sectional Studies ; Diet ; Feeding Behavior ; Home Environment ; Nutritional Status ; Humans ; Spain ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Middle Aged
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu15112516
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  2. Article ; Online: Is There a Link between the Molecular Basis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases? Systematic Review.

    Ventura, Ignacio / Meira-Blanco, Gemma Clara / Legidos-García, María Ester / Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino / Murillo-Llorente, María Teresa

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2024  Volume 25, Issue 5

    Abstract: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is currently the most common chronic rheumatic disease in children. It is known to have no single identity, but a variety of diagnoses. Under-diagnosis is a barrier to early treatment and reduced complications of the ... ...

    Abstract Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is currently the most common chronic rheumatic disease in children. It is known to have no single identity, but a variety of diagnoses. Under-diagnosis is a barrier to early treatment and reduced complications of the disease. Other immune-mediated diseases may coexist in the same patient, making research in this area relevant. The main objective was to analyse whether links could be established between the molecular basis of JIA and other immune-mediated diseases. Early diagnosis may benefit patients with JIA, which in most cases goes undetected, leading to under-diagnosis, which can have a negative impact on children affected by the disease as they grow up.
    Methods: We performed a PRISMA systematic review focusing on immune molecules present in different autoimmune diseases.
    Results: A total of 13 papers from different countries dealing with the molecular basis of JIA and other immune diseases were evaluated and reviewed.
    Conclusions: Most of the autoimmune diseases analysed responded to the same group of drugs. Unfortunately, the reason for the under-diagnosis of these diseases remains unknown, as no evidence has been found to correlate the immunomolecular basis with the under-diagnosis of these immune-mediated diseases. The lack of information in this area means that further research is needed in order to provide a sound basis for preventing the development of immune-mediated diseases, especially in children, and to improve their quality of life through early diagnosis and treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Arthritis, Juvenile ; Quality of Life ; Rheumatic Diseases/complications
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms25052803
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  3. Article: Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Advanced Hepatocellular Cancer.

    Ventura, Ignacio / Sanchiz, Lorena / Legidos-García, María Ester / Murillo-Llorente, María Teresa / Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino

    Cancers

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 1

    Abstract: Liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma, is a global concern. This study focuses on the evaluation of Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab combination therapy as a promising alternative in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. The ... ...

    Abstract Liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma, is a global concern. This study focuses on the evaluation of Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab combination therapy as a promising alternative in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. The objectives of this systematic review include evaluating the efficacy of Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab combination therapy compared to conventional therapies with Sorafenib and other conventional therapies, analyzing the associated adverse effects, and exploring prognostic factors in the setting of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. A systematic literature review was carried out using the PubMed and Web of Science databases. Fifteen related articles were included and evaluated according to their level of evidence and recommendation. Results: The combination therapy of Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab, along with Sorafenib, showed positive results in the treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Significant adverse effects were identified, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, arterial hypertension, and proteinuria, which require careful attention. In addition, prognostic factors, such as transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and vascular invasion, were highlighted as key indicators of hepatocellular carcinoma progression. Conclusions: The combination of Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab is shown to be effective in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, although it is essential to take into consideration the associated adverse effects. The prognostic factors identified may provide valuable information for the clinical management of this disease. This study provides a comprehensive overview of a promising emerging therapy for liver cancer.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2527080-1
    ISSN 2072-6694
    ISSN 2072-6694
    DOI 10.3390/cancers16010197
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  4. Article: The Role of the Bisphenol A in Diabetes and Obesity.

    Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino / Mas-Pérez, Irene / Murillo-Llorente, Maria Teresa

    Biomedicines

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 6

    Abstract: Bisphenol A is a compound commonly found in products meant for daily use. It was one of the first compounds to be identified as an endocrine disruptor that was capable of disrupting the endocrine system and producing very similar effects to those of ... ...

    Abstract Bisphenol A is a compound commonly found in products meant for daily use. It was one of the first compounds to be identified as an endocrine disruptor that was capable of disrupting the endocrine system and producing very similar effects to those of metabolic syndrome. It has recently gained popularity in the scientific arena as a risk factor for obesity and diabetes due to its ability to imitate natural oestrogens and bind to their receptors. The aim was to study the possible relationship between the Bisphenol A endocrine disruptor with diabetes and obesity. The analysis of the articles allows us to conclude that Bisphenol A is an additional risk factor to consider in the development of diabetes and obesity, since it is capable of stimulating the hypertrophy of adipocytes and altering the endocrine system by mimicking the effects of the oestrogen molecule, since epidemiological studies carried out have suggested that the same disruptions seen in experimental studies on animals can be found in humans; however, despite many countries having developed policies to limit exposure to this disruptor in their populations, there is a lack of international agreement. Understanding its relationship with obesity and diabetes will help to raise awareness in the population and adopt public health campaigns to prevent exposure-especially among young people-to these substances.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2720867-9
    ISSN 2227-9059
    ISSN 2227-9059
    DOI 10.3390/biomedicines9060666
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  5. Article ; Online: COVID-19: Relationship and Impact on Breastfeeding-A Systematic Review.

    Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino / Peris-Ochando, Belén / Murillo-Llorente, María Teresa

    Nutrients

    2021  Volume 13, Issue 9

    Abstract: COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). One major problem faced is whether breastfeeding by mothers infected with the ... ...

    Abstract COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). One major problem faced is whether breastfeeding by mothers infected with the virus is safe. The objective of this work is to study the impact that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can have on breastfeeding, and whether the virus or antibodies can be transmitted from mother to child through milk. We carried out a systematic review of studies focusing on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on breastfeeding by mothers infected with the virus. The bibliographic search was done through Medline (Pubmed), MedlinePlus and Google Scholar. From 292 records, the title and summary of each were examined according to the criteria, and whether they meet the selection criteria was also analysed. A total of 30 articles are included, of which 26 deal with the study of RNA virus in breastmilk and its involvement in breastfeeding and four on the study of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in milk. Most studies have been conducted in China. Breastfeeding by mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 is highly recommended for infants, if the health of the mother and the infant allow for it. Direct breastfeeding and maintaining appropriate protective measures should be encouraged. Should the mother's health condition not permit direct breastfeeding, infants should be fed with pumped breastmilk or donor milk.
    MeSH term(s) Breast Feeding/adverse effects ; COVID-19/immunology ; COVID-19/transmission ; COVID-19/virology ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical/prevention & control ; Milk, Human/immunology ; Milk, Human/virology ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/virology ; SARS-CoV-2/immunology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu13092972
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  6. Article ; Online: Relationship between Thyroid Status during the First Trimester of Pregnancy and Neonatal Well-Being.

    Murillo-Llorente, Maria Teresa / Llorca-Colomer, Francisco / Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino

    Nutrients

    2021  Volume 13, Issue 3

    Abstract: Iodine is an essential micronutrient for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The proper functioning of the thyroid axis is essential for the normal development of the nervous system, especially in the first trimester of gestation. The aim of the present ... ...

    Abstract Iodine is an essential micronutrient for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The proper functioning of the thyroid axis is essential for the normal development of the nervous system, especially in the first trimester of gestation. The aim of the present study was to analyze the perinatal outcomes, anthropometry, and APGAR test scores of newborns and to relate them to maternal thyroid status. A total of 190 newborns participated in the study. No correlation was found between thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and maternal ioduria values in the first trimester of gestation with the weight or length of the newborn, or the APGAR score at one minute after birth. However, we found significant differences between the APGAR scores of children whose mothers had an iodine sufficiency level in the first trimester compared to the children of mothers with iodine deficiency. Similarly, the APGAR scores of children whose mothers had a TSH > 4 have significantly better APGAR scores than the children of mothers with a TSH < 4. Likewise, we found significant differences between the measurements of the newborns depending on whether their mothers smoked. The children of mothers who took iodine supplements or iodized salt obtained the highest APGAR score at one and five minutes after birth. It is essential to focus on recommending adequate consumption of iodine supplements and iodized salt prior to gestation and at least during the first trimester to achieve better fetal well-being.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Anthropometry ; Apgar Score ; Dietary Supplements/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Humans ; Hypothyroidism/blood ; Hypothyroidism/urine ; Infant, Newborn ; Iodine/analysis ; Iodine/deficiency ; Iodine/urine ; Maternal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications/blood ; Pregnancy Complications/urine ; Pregnancy Outcome ; Pregnancy Trimester, First/blood ; Pregnancy Trimester, First/urine ; Prenatal Care/statistics & numerical data ; Sodium Chloride, Dietary/analysis ; Thyroid Gland/physiopathology ; Thyrotropin/blood
    Chemical Substances Sodium Chloride, Dietary ; iodized salt ; Thyrotropin (9002-71-5) ; Iodine (9679TC07X4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu13030872
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  7. Article: Older Adults and Positive Mental Health during the Second and Sixth COVID-19 Waves in Spain.

    Moret-Tatay, Carmen / Cloquell-Lozano, Alexis / Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino / Arteaga-Moreno, Francisco Javier

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 11

    Abstract: The spread of the COVID-19 virus was a worldwide phenomenon, which was unprecedented in modern times. The restriction measures can be perceived as a heavy burden for mental health during this period, particularly for some groups. The aim of this study is ...

    Abstract The spread of the COVID-19 virus was a worldwide phenomenon, which was unprecedented in modern times. The restriction measures can be perceived as a heavy burden for mental health during this period, particularly for some groups. The aim of this study is to examine a positive mental health model across ages, where a moderated mediation model is proposed involving sex differences and confidence in coping with COVID-19. Two independent samples were studied during the second and sixth waves in Spain:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare10112159
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  8. Article ; Online: Social Vulnerability and COVID-19 Vaccine in Spain.

    Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino / Cloquell-Lozano, Alexis / Moret-Tatay, Carmen / Arteaga-Moreno, Francisco Javier

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 21

    Abstract: Different analyses show that the design of vaccination policies should especially protect the most vulnerable social groups, since the level of acceptance is determined by the population's knowledge, attitude and concerns about the safety and efficacy of ...

    Abstract Different analyses show that the design of vaccination policies should especially protect the most vulnerable social groups, since the level of acceptance is determined by the population's knowledge, attitude and concerns about the safety and efficacy of vaccines. The objective of this work will be to detect the most socially vulnerable groups with respect to COVID-19 and to analyze the factors that influence predisposition to vaccination. This is a cross-sectional study using data from the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS) on the Effects and Consequences of Coronavirus (Study 3346 of December 2021). Sociodemographic variables (sex, age, employment status, studies and subjective class identification) were extracted, as well as the answers to the questions indicating the attitude towards vaccination, corresponding to questions 7,8,10 and 11 of the study. The most vulnerable group was lower class women (self-perceived), under 45 years of age with lower educational level, unemployed or performing unpaid work in the home. Most of them are not predisposed to vaccinate only because of the obligation to do so, mainly due to lack of belief in the power and efficacy of vaccines, as well as fear of health risks/collateral side effects. The lower vaccine uptake in this vulnerable population group may be due to a lack of awareness and lower trust in the authorities, as well as the benefits of the vaccine, which could be related to a lack of policy targeting the most socially vulnerable populations.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19 Vaccines/administration & dosage ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Social Determinants of Health ; Social Vulnerability ; Spain/epidemiology ; Vaccination/methods ; Vaccines/adverse effects
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines ; Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph192114013
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  9. Article: Is There an Adequate Therapeutic Approach to Thyroid Pathology in Patients with Down Syndrome?

    Murillo-Llorente, Maria Teresa / Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino / Llacer-Heredia, Verónica / Tomás-Aguirre, Beatriz / Valls-Arévalo, Angel / Tomás-Aguirre, Francisco

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 23

    Abstract: Thyroid dysfunction stands as the most prevalent endocrine disorder in individuals with Down syndrome, particularly showcasing both clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism. TSH and FT4 blood values serve as common diagnostic and treatment adjustment ... ...

    Abstract Thyroid dysfunction stands as the most prevalent endocrine disorder in individuals with Down syndrome, particularly showcasing both clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism. TSH and FT4 blood values serve as common diagnostic and treatment adjustment markers. In Down syndrome (DS), hormone values may deviate from those observed in the general population, which may lead to overdiagnosis and consequent iatrogenesis of subclinical hypothyroidism. The objective of this study was to analyze the appropriateness of the replacement therapeutic approach by identifying the TSH and FT4 values that can be considered normal in these patients.
    Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 503 subjects with DS of both sexes and without age limit drawn from the Health Program for individuals with DS in Valencia (Spain) from February 1993 to November 2021. The exclusion criteria included hyperthyroidism, nodules, tumors, or individuals under treatment with drugs influencing iodine metabolism. The normality of data distribution was assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Outliers were detected using the Reed's criterion. Hormone values were estimated using quantile regression models for the 2.5th and 97.5th percentiles.
    Results: The normal values identified were 0.88-11.25 mIU/L for TSH and 0.71-1.63 ng/dL for FT4. The Wald test indicated no significant differences in the reference intervals based on age or sex.
    Conclusion: The establishment of these values, which, in people with DS, can be considered unique, is of great importance, allowing a watchful waiting attitude to be maintained before starting replacement therapy that is unnecessarily or adjusting medication in diagnosed cases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662336-5
    ISSN 2075-4418
    ISSN 2075-4418
    DOI 10.3390/diagnostics13233499
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  10. Article: More Than Three Years for Normalisation of Routine Laboratory Values after Gluten Withdrawal in Paediatric Coeliac Patients.

    Ventura, Ignacio / Rodriguez, Belén / Suescum, Sandra / Revert, Fernando / Revert-Ros, Francisco / Moreno, María Antonia / Prieto-Ruiz, Jesús A / Pérez-Bermejo, Marcelino

    Children (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 10, Issue 9

    Abstract: The assessment of the nutritional and inflammatory status of paediatric patients with coeliac disease is an interesting approach to early diagnosis and functional follow-up. Most authors agree that the normalisation of symptoms takes about one year. The ... ...

    Abstract The assessment of the nutritional and inflammatory status of paediatric patients with coeliac disease is an interesting approach to early diagnosis and functional follow-up. Most authors agree that the normalisation of symptoms takes about one year. The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical manifestation and normalisation of routine analytics in Spanish children diagnosed with celiac disease.
    Methods: We performed a retrospective case-control study in Spanish paediatric patients, including 21 celiac patients and 20 healthy controls. The 21 patients selected in the case-control study were followed for 5 years after starting a gluten-free diet (GFD). All patients had type 3 villous atrophy according to the Marsh-Oberhuber classification. A total of 39 blood samples were taken before the start of the GFD, and 109 were taken after. Twenty control sera from healthy donors were used for comparison.
    Results: We found that patients had a subclinical but statistically significant increase in blood calcium, transaminases, and white blood cells, and a decrease in serum iron, at the time of diagnosis. Our study also shows that analytical values normalise within five years on a gluten-free diet.
    Conclusions: The use of a combination of subclinical changes, including low iron, high calcium, elevated leukocytes, lymphocytes, and ALT levels in blood samples, together with a low growth percentile, is pertinent in detecting coeliac disease. This set of parameters could help in the diagnosis of patients without clinical symptoms. We can also show that the levels of Fe, Ca, transaminases, and leucocytes remain subclinically altered after 3 years, despite the gluten-free diet.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2732685-8
    ISSN 2227-9067
    ISSN 2227-9067
    DOI 10.3390/children10091580
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