15 results on '"Muriel, Alfonso"'
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2. Association Between Preexisting Versus Newly Identified Atrial Fibrillation and Outcomes of Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism.
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Bikdeli, Behnood, Jiménez, David, del Toro, Jorge, Piazza, Gregory, Rivas, Agustina, Luis Fernández-Reyes, José, Sampériz, Ángel, Otero, Remedios, Suriñach, José María, Siniscalchi, Carmine, Miguel Martín-Guerra, Javier, Castro, Joaquín, Muriel, Alfonso, Lip, Gregory Y. H., Goldhaber, Samuel Z., Monreal, Manuel, Fernández-Reyes, José Luis, Martín-Guerra, Javier Miguel, and RIETE Investigators †
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- 2021
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3. Chronic bronchial infection and incident cardiovascular events in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A long‐term observational study.
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Martinez‐Garcia, Miguel Ángel, Faner, Rosa, Oscullo, Grace, Rosa‐Carrillo, David, Soler‐Cataluña, Juan Jose, Ballester, Marta, Muriel, Alfonso, and Agusti, Alvar
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OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases ,CARDIOVASCULAR diseases - Abstract
Background and objective: Cardiovascular (CV) diseases are frequent in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Likewise, chronic bronchial infection (CBI) is also frequent in COPD and it is associated with systemic inflammation, a well‐known CV risk factor. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between CBI, systemic inflammation and incident CV events. Methods: A post hoc analysis of prospectively collected cohort of 201 COPD patients [Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) II–IV] followed up every 3–6 months for 84 months was conducted. CBI was defined as ≥3 positive pathogenic microorganisms sputum cultures over 1 year, separated by ≥3 months. Systemic inflammation was assessed by circulating levels of C‐reactive protein and fibrinogen. Fatal and non‐fatal CV events, including coronary and cerebrovascular events as well as arrhythmia episodes, were prospectively recorded. For analysis, they were analysed separately and combined in a composite variable. Results: As hypothesized, CBI was associated with persistent systemic inflammation and a significantly higher incidence of CV events (HR: 3.88; 95% CI: 1.83–8.22), mainly of coronary origin independent of age, number and severity of exacerbations, comorbidities, other CV risk factors, lung function, BMI, smoking status and treatments. These associations were particularly significant in patients with CBI by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA). Conclusion: CBI, particularly by PA, is associated with sustained and enhanced systemic inflammation and a higher incidence of CV events (especially coronary events). The possibility that treating CBI may decrease systemic inflammation and CV events in COPD deserves prospective, interventional studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. Weight changes after antiretroviral therapy initiation in CoRIS (Spain): a prospective multicentre cohort study.
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Martínez‐Sanz, Javier, Blanco, José‐Ramón, Muriel, Alfonso, Pérez‐Elías, María Jesús, Rubio‐Martín, Rafael, Berenguer, Juan, Peraire, Joaquim, Bernal, Enrique, Martínez, Onofre Juan, Serrano‐Villar, Sergio, and Moreno, Santiago
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ANTIRETROVIRAL agents ,WEIGHT gain ,BODY art ,COHORT analysis ,BODY mass index - Abstract
Introduction: Weight gain after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a major problem that can increase morbidity. Our main objective was to evaluate the effects of initial ART on weight change in a large prospective cohort of HIV‐positive individuals. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study of 13,198 subjects included in the Spanish HIV Research Network (CoRIS) between January 2004 and November 2018. We included subjects who started triple ART and achieved HIV RNA suppression within 48 weeks. We fitted linear mixed models adjusted for potential confounders to compare longitudinal changes in weight. We used Cox proportional‐hazard models to compare treatment groups' times to transition to a higher body mass index (BMI) category. Results: We analysed data from a total of 1631 individuals resulting in 14,965 persons/years and 14,085 observations. Individuals retained in the final multivariable model were representative of the overall cohort. NNRTI‐based first‐line ART was associated with a lower average weight gain compared to PI‐ (+0.7 kg per year, 95% CI 0.5 to 1.0, p < 0.001) and INSTI‐based (+0.9 kg per year, 95% CI 0.7 to 1.1, p < 0.001) regimens. Individuals starting ART with TAF+FTC had greater weight gain than those receiving TDF+FTC (+0.8 kg per year, 95% CI 0.3 to 1.4, p = 0.004). Women and black persons presented a greater weight gain than men and non‐black individuals. Differences in weight trajectories were driven mainly by changes during the first year of ART. The NNRTI group was less likely to transition from normal weight to overweight than the PI (aHR 1.48, 95% CI 1.18 to 1.85) and INSTI groups (aHR 1.30, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.64). PIs but not INSTIs were associated with a higher rate of overweight‐to‐obesity shift (aHR 2.17, 95% CI 1.27 to 3.72). No differences were found among INSTIs in the transition to a higher BMI category. Conclusions: INSTI‐ and PI‐based first‐line ARTs are associated with greater weight gain compared to NNRTI‐based ART. Within the NRTIs, TAF+FTC was most strongly associated with weight gain. This heterogeneous effect of ART on body weight could affect the long‐term risk of some non‐communicable diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. Hepatitis C and HIV combined screening in primary care: A cluster randomized trial.
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Martínez‐Sanz, Javier, Vivancos, María Jesús, Sánchez‐Conde, Matilde, Gómez‐Ayerbe, Cristina, Polo, Lidia, Labrador, Cristina, González, Patricia, Mesa, Alba, Muriel, Alfonso, Chamorro, Clotilde, Fuente, Yolanda, Pérez Elías, Pilar, Uranga, Almudena, Herrero, Margarita, Ares, Sara, Barea, Rafael, Moreno, Santiago, and Pérez‐Elías, María Jesús
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CLUSTER randomized controlled trials ,HEPATITIS C ,HIV ,PRIMARY care ,HEPATITIS C virus ,DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV are major causes of worldwide disease. We aimed to evaluate the effect of a combined screening programme, which included a risk‐assessment questionnaire and rapid tests for point‐of‐care diagnosis, on screening and new diagnosis rates. This prospective, cluster randomized study was carried out in primary care. The intervention arm included a 4‐hour educational programme, the use of a risk‐assessment questionnaire and rapid tests. In the control centres, only the educational intervention was provided. The main variables compared were the screening coverage and the number and rate of new HCV and HIV diagnoses. Of a total of 7991 participants, 4670 (58.5%) and 2894 (36.2%) presented a risk questionnaire for HIV or HCV, respectively. The younger participants, men and those from Latin America and Eastern Europe, showed the greatest risk of presenting with a positive questionnaire. The overall screening coverage was higher within the intervention arm (OR 17.7; 95% CI 16.2‐19.5; P <.001). Only two HIV‐positives were identified compared to one in control centres. The rate of HCV diagnoses was higher among intervention centres, with 37 versus seven positive tests (OR 5.2; 95% CI 2.3‐11.6; P <.001). Of them, 10 were new diagnoses and 27 had been previously diagnosed, although not linked to care. In conclusion, a simple operational programme can lead to an increase in HCV and HIV screening rates, compared to an exclusively educational programme. The selection of at‐risk patients with a self‐questionnaire and the use of rapid tests significantly increased the diagnostic rate of HCV infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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6. The rationale, design, and methods of a randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an active strategy for the diagnosis and treatment of acute pulmonary embolism during exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Jiménez, David, Agustí, Alvar, Monreal, Manuel, Otero, Remedios, Huisman, Menno V., Lobo, José L., Quezada, Andrés, Jara‐Palomares, Luis, Hernando, Ascensión, Tabernero, Eva, Marcos, Pedro, Ruiz‐Artacho, Pedro, Ballaz, Aitor, Bertoletti, Laurent, Couturaud, Francis, Yusen, Roger, Jimenez, David, Lobo, Jose Luis, Yusen, Roger D., and Muriel, Alfonso
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- 2019
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7. Translation and validation of the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) for Spanish‐speaking patients.
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Montes‐Jovellar, Lourdes, Carrillo, Alvaro, Muriel, Alfonso, Barbera, Rafael, Sanchez, Fatima, and Cobeta, Ignacio
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DEGLUTITION disorders ,SPANISH language ,HEAD & neck cancer patients ,QUALITY of life ,CHEMORADIOTHERAPY - Abstract
Background: The main objective of this study was to perform the adaptation and cultural translation and validation of the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) questionnaire for the Spanish language. Methods: A total of 69 patients were diagnosed with head and neck cancer treated with surgery; radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy were included. MDADI was translated and a feasibility, internal consistency, test‐retest reliability, and construct validity were assessed. Results: The mean overall score of the MDADI was 51.9 (18‐85). Internal consistency for total score was 0.908. The overall score of intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.98 and kappa coefficient scores were almost perfect (test‐retest reliability). All domains of MDADI were significantly correlated with physical and mental domains of the SF‐12. Construct validity was also evaluated with food texture measures, and with TNM classification. Conclusion: The translation and validation of the Spanish version of the MDADI was performed and can be considered an important patient‐reported outcomes tool for dysphagia‐related quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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8. Validation of the Penn Acoustic Neuroma Quality-of-Life Scale (PANQOL) for Spanish-Speaking Patients.
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Medina, Maria del Mar, Carrillo, Alvaro, Polo, Ruben, Fernandez, Borja, Alonso, Daniel, Vaca, Miguel, Cordero, Adela, Perez, Cecilia, Muriel, Alfonso, and Cobeta, Ignacio
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Objective To perform translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Penn Acoustic Neuroma Quality-of-Life Scale (PANQOL) to the Spanish language. Study Design Prospective study. Setting Tertiary neurotologic referral center. Subjects and Methods PANQOL was translated and translated back, and a pretest trial was performed. The study included 27 individuals diagnosed with vestibular schwannoma. Inclusion criteria were adults with untreated vestibular schwannoma, diagnosed in the past 12 months. Feasibility, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, construct validity, and ceiling and floor effects were assessed for the present study. Results The mean overall score of the PANQOL was 69.21 (0-100 scale, lowest to highest quality of life). Cronbach's α was 0.87. Intraclass correlation coefficient was performed for each item, with an overall score of 0.92. The κ coefficient scores were between moderate and almost perfect in more than 92% of patients. Anxiety and energy domains of the PANQOL were correlated with both physical and mental components of the SF-12. Hearing, balance, and pain domains were correlated with the SF-12 physical component. Facial and general domains were not significantly correlated with any component of the SF-12. Furthermore, the overall score of the PANQOL was correlated with the physical component of the SF-12. Conclusion Feasibility, internal consistency, reliability, and construct validity outcomes in the current study support the validity of the Spanish version of the PANQOL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Do chronic myeloid leukemia patients with late 'warning' responses benefit from 'watch and wait' or switching therapy to a second generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor?
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García-Gutiérrez, Valentin, Puerta, Jose Manuel, Maestro, Begoña, Casado Montero, Luis Felipe, Muriel, Alfonso, Molina Hurtado, Jose Ramon, Perez-Encinas, Manuel, Moreno Romero, Maria Victoria, Suñol, Pere Barba, Sola Garcia, Ricardo, De Paz, Raquel, Ramirez Sanchez, Maria Jose, Osorio, Santiago, Mata Vazquez, Maria Isabel, Martinez López, Joaquin, Sastre, Jose Luis, Portero, Maria de los Angles, Bautista, Guiomar, Duran Nieto, Maria Soledad, and Giraldo, Pilar
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- 2014
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10. Expression of heat shock proteins in classical Hodgkin lymphoma: correlation with apoptotic pathways and prognostic significance.
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Santón, Almudena, García-Cosío, Mónica, Cristóbal, Eva, Pascual, Alejandro, Muriel, Alfonso, and García-Laraña, José
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HEAT shock proteins ,PROTEINS ,HODGKIN'S disease ,LYMPHOMAS ,HISTOPATHOLOGY - Abstract
Santón A, García-Cosío M, Cristóbal E, Pascual A, Muriel A & García-Laraña J (2011) Histopathology [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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11. Indexed Left Atrial Volume is a More Sensitive Indicator of Filling Pressures and Left Heart Function Than Is Anteroposterior Left Atrial Diameter Moya-Mur, et al. Atrial Volume versus Diameter to Reflect Heart Function.
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Moya-Mur, José-Luis, García-Martín, Ana, García-Lledó, Alberto, Ruiz-Leria, Soledad, Jiménez-Nacher, José J, Megias-Sanz, Alicia, Taboada, Dolores, and Muriel, Alfonso
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HEART atrium ,ANALYSIS of variance ,COMPUTER software ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DIASTOLE (Cardiac cycle) ,ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY ,CARDIAC contraction ,PROBABILITY theory ,RESEARCH evaluation ,STATISTICS ,DATA analysis ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,INTER-observer reliability ,RECEIVER operating characteristic curves ,PHYSIOLOGY - Abstract
Introduction: Left atrial (LA) size is an indicator of the pressure to which it is chronically subjected. Although guidelines recommend measuring it using volume indexed to body surface, the anteroposterior diameter is still normally used. Aim: To evaluate which of these measurements correlates better with atrial pressure-related echocardiographic parameters. Methods: Atrial diameter and volume, together with parameters of systolic function, diastolic function, pressure, and degree of mitral regurgitation, were measured in 121 consecutive outpatients. Results: Atrial diameter correlated with its indexed volume (r: 0.69) with a low degree of agreement for detecting dilation (Kappa: 0.51). Atrial diameter was related to the parameters associated with atrial pressure: E/E′ (r: 0.44), pulmonary vein systolic/diastolic rates quotient (r: 0.25) and degree of mitral regurgitation (r: 0.19). The correlations improved when volume indexed to body surface was measured (r: 0.52; 0.38 and 0.44, respectively). In a multiple regression analysis that included E/E′, pulmonary vein flow and degree of mitral regurgitation, LA diameter depended entirely on E/E′ (r: 0.44; B: 0.04; P: 0.000). The relationship improved when the diameter was corrected for body surface or the volume was measured (r: 0.54 and 0.54, respectively), and in particular when volume indexed to body surface was measured (r: 0.66). In this case, pulmonary vein flow (B: 6.8; P: 0.03), degree of mitral regurgitation (B: 5.2; P: 0.000) and E/E′ ratio (B: 0.8; P : 0.000) were included in the equation. Conclusions: Indexed atrial volume correlates better with LA pressure surrogates than the anteroposterior diameter, even when this is corrected for body surface. (Echocardiography 2010;27:1049-1055) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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12. Rate of recurrence after discontinuing anticoagulation in patients with venous thromboembolism within 30 days after COVID‐19 vaccine.
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Jara‐Palomares, Luis, Bikdeli, Behnood, Jiménez, David, Muriel, Alfonso, Demelo‐Rodríguez, Pablo, Mahé, Isabelle, López‐Núñez, Juan José, Megido, Joaquín Alfonso, Fernández Jiménez, Begoña, and Monreal, Manuel
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INFORMED consent (Medical law) , *MEDICAL sciences , *ACUTE coronary syndrome , *VENOUS thrombosis , *THROMBOEMBOLISM , *PULMONARY embolism - Abstract
This research letter discusses the rate of recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who discontinued anticoagulation within 30 days after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The study found that the incidence of recurrent VTE was relatively low, with most cases occurring in patients receiving RNA-based vaccines. The majority of recurrent events happened within 12 months after discontinuation of anticoagulation. The study emphasizes the importance of individualized patient assessment when determining the duration of anticoagulant therapy after vaccination. However, the small cohort size and lack of an efficacy comparison group limit the generalizability of the findings. The authors disclose conflicts of interest, and the data from the registry is available upon request. [Extracted from the article]
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13. Good long‐term adherence to continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with resistant hypertension and sleep apnea.
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Campos‐Rodriguez, Francisco, Navarro‐Soriano, Cristina, Reyes‐Nuñez, Nuria, Torres, Gerard, Caballero‐Eraso, Candela, Lloberes, Patricia, Diaz‐Cambriles, Trinidad, Somoza, Maria, Masa, Juan F., Gonzalez, Monica, Mañas, Eva, la Peña, Monica, Barbe, Ferran, Garcia‐Rio, Francisco, Montserrat, Josep Maria, Muriel, Alfonso, Garcia‐Ortega, Alberto, Selma, Maria J., and Martinez‐Garcia, Miguel‐Angel
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CONTINUOUS positive airway pressure ,HOSPITAL observation units ,SLEEP apnea syndromes ,PATIENT compliance ,BLOOD pressure - Abstract
Although adequate adherence is paramount in achieving the beneficial effects of continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, long‐term adherence and the variables involved in continuous positive airway pressure compliance in patients with resistant hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea are yet unknown. We conducted a prospective, multicentre, observational study in 177 patients recruited from hypertensive units with resistant hypertension confirmed by means of 24‐hr blood pressure monitoring (blood pressure ≥ 130 and/or ≥ 80 mmHg, despite taking at least three antihypertensive drugs or < 130/80 mmHg with > 3 drugs) and obstructive sleep apnea (apnea–hypopnea index ≥ 5 in a respiratory polygraph) who were prescribed continuous positive airway pressure treatment. Good adherence was defined as an average cumulative continuous positive airway pressure use of ≥ 4 hr per night at the end of the follow‐up. A multivariate Cox regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of continuous positive airway pressure adherence. Patients were followed for a median of 57.6 (42–72) months after initiating continuous positive airway pressure therapy. At the end of the follow‐up, the median continuous positive airway pressure use was 5.7 (inter‐quartile range 3.9–6.6) hr per night, and 132 patients (74.5%) showed good continuous positive airway pressure adherence. The only baseline variable associated with poor adherence was the presence of previous stroke (hazard ratio 4.00, 95% confidence interval 1.92–8.31). Adequate adherence at 1 month also predicted good adherence at the end of the follow‐up (hazard ratio 14.4, 95% confidence interval 4.94–56). Both variables also predicted adherence at a threshold of 6 hr per night. Our results show that good continuous positive airway pressure adherence is an achievable and feasible goal in patients with resistant hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea. Previous stroke and short‐term adherence predicted long‐term adherence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Incremental cost per newly diagnosed HIV infection (NDHI): routine (RTS), targeted (TTS), and current clinical practice testing strategies (CPTS).
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Gomez-Ayerbe, Cristina, Jesús Pérez Elías, María, Muriel, Alfonso, Pérez Elías, Pilar, Cano, Agustina, Diaz, Alberto, Moreno, Ana, Luis Casado, Jose, Santos, Cristina, Martinez-Colubi, María, Uranga, Almudena, Dronda, Fernando, and Moreno, Santiago
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DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections ,MEDICAL screening ,MEDICAL care costs ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,HOSPITAL emergency services - Abstract
Introduction Although RTS as HIV Diagnosis was considered cost effectiveness [1], overall budget may be unaffordable for some countries. We explore Incremental cost per NDHI associated with different TS. Materials and Methods From a health care perspective, using direct costs and Euros currency, we calculated budget and cost per NDHI of RTS (all patients were tested), TTS (Universal risk practices and clinical conditions-RP&CC - only positive were tested), and CPTS (Only patients physicians considered were tested). We considered DRIVE (Spanish acronym of HIV infection Rapid Diagnosis) study and clinical Practice outcomes. Population between 18-60 years, attending to a Hospital Emergency Room or to a Primary Care Center performed an HIV RP&CC questionnaire (Q) and an HIV rapid test (HIV RT). Unitary costs considered were: HIV RT, nurse, registry, transport and HIV confirmation when necessary, imputed to all population in RTS and CPTS and only in HIV RP&CC-Q positive in TTS analysis, while HIV RP&CC-Q costs were added to all population in TTS. Sensitivity analyses were performed with varying rates of NDHI and of positive HIV RP&CC-Q population, and different RP&CC Q sensitivity (SE) to predict HIV infection. Results 5,329 HIV RP&CC-Q and HIV RT were performed to 49.64% women, median age 37 years old, 74.9% Spaniards. In DRIVE and CP, NDHI were 4.1‰, and 1.6‰, while HIV RP&CC-Q was positive in 51.2%. HIV RP&CC-Q SE was 100%. Overall budget employed in HIV testing was in RTS 43,503€, in TTS 24,472€ and in CPTS 5,032€. Cost per 1 NDHI was 1,977€, 1,112€ and 5,032€, respectively. A reduction in cost of 865€, favouring TTS vs. RTS, while an increased cost of 824€ in CPTS vs. RTS was obtained. Considering NDHI rate of 2.6‰ saving costs increased to 1379€ in TTS, while were reduced to 576€ if NDHI rate increases 6.2‰. Effect of RP&CC-Q positivity rate was similar, if 25% saving costs were 1368€, while if 75% were reduced to 399€. Varying SE of RP&CC-Q to 95%, 91% and 50% cost saving was 810€, 754€, and 208€, and number of MHI one, two and 11. Conclusions In DRIVE study Targeted TS with universal screening of RP&CC before an HIV rapid test is cost saving, without missing NDHI, with respect to Routine TS. Lower rates of HIV infection and RP&CC in the population, increase costs savings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Comparison of routine versus targeted HIV testing strategies: coverage and estimated missed infections in emergency room and primary care centre.
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Jesús Pérez Elías, María, Gomez-Ayerbe, Cristina, Muriel, Alfonso, Eugenia Calonge, Maria, Diaz, Alberto, Pérez Elías, Pilar, Martinez-Colubi, Maria, Uranga, Almudena, Santos, Cristina, Moreno, Ana, Quereda, Carmen, Navas, Enrique, and Moreno, Santiago
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DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections ,PRIMARY care ,HOSPITAL emergency services ,MEDICAL screening ,AT-risk people - Abstract
Introduction Different HIV Testing Strategies (TS) and clinical care settings had not been face to face evaluated []. We compared coverage, Newly Diagnosed HIV Infection (NDHI) and Estimated Missing HIV Infections (MHI) in Hospital Emergency Room (HER) and Primary Care Center (PCC), in DRIVE study (Spanish acronym of HIV infection Rapid Diagnosis) and in clinical practice the year before DRIVE. Materials and Methods In DRIVE study, 18-60 years old, non-HIV-infected population visiting an HER or a PCC were proposed both a structured risk practices and clinical conditions questionnaire (RP&CC-Q) and a rapid HIV test. This arm is the HIV Routine TS. We analyze a hypothetical arm, where risk practices were universally assessed with an RP&CC-Q, subsequently risk-positive patients where HIV tested, Targeted-TS. Coverage was assessed as the ratio of tested population (TP)/attended population (AP) in HER and PCC. TP/AP ratios were also calculated in the year before, the Clinical Practice-TS. NDHI was expressed per ‰ tests performed. MHI was estimated assuming in the non-tested population, overall DRIVE rate of NDHI ‰ and NDHI ‰ in negative RP&CC-Q. Results A total of 5329 RP&CC-Q and rapid HIV tests were performed to 49.64% women, median age 37 (28-47) years old, mainly 74.9% Spaniards. Confirmed NDHI was 4.1‰, and in 48, 8% of RP&CC-Q negative NDH was 0‰. HIV screening coverage was always better in PCC than in HER, and higher in DRIVE study than in clinical practice. Estimated MHI was higher in HER and in the clinical practice-TS. Targeted-TS coverage was lower, but resulted in similar NDHI and MHI than routine-TS, testing half the population, see Table 1. Conclusions Best HIV Testing Strategy is routine-TS in Primary Care Center. Targeted-TS resulted in same newly HIV diagnoses and missed HIV infections than routine-TS with half the resources employed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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