Facultat de Ciències de la Salut Blanquerna: Recent submissions
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Nutritional profile of the diet according to circadian clock genes in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) chronodiet study
(Clinical Nutrition, 2025, 49: 165-177, 2025-06)Background & aims Circadian rhythms seem to impact both dietary intake and metabolism, depending on the individual's chronotype. We aimed to explore whether the nutritional composition of meals throughout ... -
Diabetes-related dietary patterns and endometrial cancer risk and survival in the European prospective investigation into cancer and nutrition study
(Nutrients, 2025, 17(10): 1645, 2025-05)Background/Objectives: Endometrial cancer (EC)’s major risk factors include obesity and diabetes, both strongly related with lifestyle choices and dietary factors. Our study aimed to evaluate the ... -
Diagnostic BioFire® FilmArray® Pneumonia Panel Plus versus standard microbial culture in bronchiectasis exacerbations
(Pneumonia, 2026, 18:1, 2026-01)Background The diagnostic performance of the BioFire® FilmArray® Pneumonia Panel Plus (FAPP) compared to standard microbial culture (SMC) during bronchiectasis (BE) exacerbations is unknown. Objective To ... -
NutriWomen, novel evidence-based web platform to support women’s health, nutrition decisions and address nutrition misinformation on social media: Protocol for a digital tool development
(Nutrients, 2026, 18(1): 20, 2025-12)Background: Social media, especially Instagram, spreads nutrition-related information that often lacks scientific rigor. Many women report feeling inadequately informed about women’s health by healthcare ... -
Pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of Pentoxifylline intravaginal gel for subfertile/infertile couples with low sperm quality: phase I randomized controlled clinical trial in healthy women
(Trends in Medicine, 2020, 21: 1-10, 2020-11)Infertility is a global public health issue, attributable to male factors in 30%-50% of cases. By 2025, almost 10 million couples will encounter problems in having a baby. In assisted reproduction, ... -
Heart rate recovery after the 6-min walk test in people with bronchiectasis
(ERJ Open Research, 2025, 11(2): 00694-2024, 2025-03)Background The cardiac autonomic response to exercise and during recovery has been poorly explored in bronchiectasis. Methods A longitudinal study was conducted in adults with bronchiectasis. ... -
Patrones musculares en el canto: un estudio piloto
(Revista de Investigaciones en Técnica Vocal, 2016, 4(1): 7-22, 2016-12)En estudios electromiográficos realizados previamente en diferentes cantantes, observamos cómo durante la emisión de la voz se producía la activación de los músculos espiradores y en paralelo se producía ... -
A Comparative evaluation of the quality and feasibility of ‘over-the-head’ cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a single rescuer: pocket mask vs. bag-valve mask - A pilot study
(Healthcare, 2025, 13(12): 1428, 2025-06)Aim: The present study evaluated the feasibility and quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed by a single rescuer, comparing the over-the-head (OTH) technique using mouth-to-pocket mask ... -
Addressing sputum challenges in bronchiectasis: high-flow therapy as a game-changer for airway clearance care
(ERJ Open Research, 2025, 11(5): 00648-2025, 2025-09)High flow therapy is a true game-changer in airway clearance care for bronchiectasis. By providing superior physiological support and integrating seamlessly with ACTs, it improves tolerability for ... -
The Effect of a physical activity program on the total number of primary care visits in inactive patients: A 15-month randomized controlled trial
(PLoS One, 2013, 8(6): e66392, 2013-06)Background: Effective promotion of exercise could result in substantial savings in healthcare cost expenses in terms of direct medical costs, such as the number of medical appointments. However, this ... -
Co-designing the Join4Joy approach to boost enjoyment and social inclusion for the increase of physical activity among older people in nursing homes and community settings: a qualitative study in Spain, Denmark, Germany, Italy and France
(Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 141, February 2026, 106076, 2025-11)The global ageing population faces significant health challenges linked to insufficient physical activity (PA). Although PA offers emotional, cognitive, and physical benefits, long-term participation ... -
Algorithm for temporomandibular disorders with osteopathic manipulative therapy: An expert consensus
(Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2025, 24(1-4): 219-225, 2025-10)Objective The purpose of this study was to create a consensus algorithm for the osteopathic approach to temporomandibular dysfunctions. Methods A conventional Delphi method of at least 3 rounds of ... -
Attributable mortality to candidiasis in non-neutropenic critically Ill patients in the ICU and a post-mortem study
(Journal of Fungi, 2025, 11(12): 871, 2025-12)Candidiasis remains one of the most challenging infections to treat in critical care, due to its diagnostic difficulties and uncertainty regarding whether it can be directly related to the death of ... -
Association between changes in physical performance and changes in biomarkers during a physical activity intervention in older adults: an exploratory study
(Experimental gerontology, 2025, 212: 112959, 2025-11)Physical activity (PA) and lower amount of sedentary behaviour (SB) have both been associated with decreased risk of major non-communicable diseases and premature all-cause mortality in older adults. ... -
Effectiveness of physiotherapy and its impact on the quality of life of patients compared to other therapeutic approaches in the management of female sexual dysfunction in non-menopausal adult population: a systematic review
(Sexual Medicine Reviews, 2025, 13(3): 338-346, 2025-07)Introduction Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) affects quality of life, presenting as reduced sexual desire, arousal issues, pain, and orgasm difficulties. Its multifactorial causes include physical and ... -
Effect of vaginal spheres and pelvic floor exercises on female sexual function in women with urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial (secondary analysis)
(International Urogynecology Journal, 2025, november, 2025-11)Background Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is common in women with urinary incontinence (UI), and pelvic floor exercises (PFEs) are a well-established treatment. Vaginal spheres, designed to stimulate ... -
Survival analysis for predicting fitness app user churn
(mHealth, 2025, 11: 64, 2025-10)Background: Fitness applications are increasingly used to support physical activity and promote healthier lifestyles. However, maintaining long-term engagement remains a major challenge, as many users ... -
Analyzing motivation for tele-exercise in adult fitness app users
(mHealth, 2025, 11: 50, 2025-10)Background: Tele-exercise—using mobile apps or digital platforms—has expanded access to guided physical activity, potentially contributing to public health. The motivational mechanisms that drive ... -
Dolor crónico y dolor persistente: diferencias conceptuales y clínicas en la terminología del dolor
(Atención primaria, 2025, 57(11): 103368, 2025-11)Desde el año 2009, en la literatura científica anglosajona existe una tendencia al alza para sustituir el término dolor crónico por dolor persistente. Este cambio semántico es una declaración clara de ... -
Scoping review of needs for digital technology in co-creation: a health CASCADE study
(Research Involvement and Engagement 11, 121 (2025), 2025-10)Background Patient and public involvement (PPI) is increasingly recognised as essential for meaningful, equitable, and impactful health and social care research. Co-creation is a promising involvement ...