Hospital San Pedro

Three clinical and immunological phenotypes of systemic lupus erythematosus onset identified through clustering analysis: data from the RELES registry

Abstract Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) shows heterogeneous clinical expression at onset, complicating early characterisation and risk assessment. We aimed to identify SLE phenotypes emerging after diagnosis and assess their clinical relevance. Methods We analysed...

Territorial inequities in access to essential medicines for neglected tropical diseases in a decentralised European health system: a nationwide assessment in Spain

Abstract Background Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) represent an increasing but often overlooked challenge for European health systems owing to international mobility, migration, travel, and climate-related changes in disease ecology. Although effective treatments exist for mo...

Ultra-Stable Zinc Nitroprusside Cathode Operating at High Potentials for Inexpensive, Simpler-to-Scale Sodium-Ion Batteries

Abstract Driven by the demand for low-cost and environmentally sustainable energy storage technologies, sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) have emerged as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Among the various cathode candidates, Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) stand out due t...

Surveillance of ticks and tick-borne microorganisms in two natural protected areas in Andalusia, South of Spain

Abstract Background Spain has two of the most singular ecosystems of Europe with exclusive habitats and unique biodiversity, Doñana and Los Alcornocales, that are key nodes along the East Atlantic flyway between Europe and Africa. The high biodiversity supports a relevant wildlif...

Spironolactone versus Bicalutamide for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A 24-Month Unicenter Retrospective Comparative Study of Effectiveness and Safety

INTRODUCTION: Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a chronic, progressive condition that affects quality of life. Off-label systemic antiandrogens are increasingly used, but comparative data remain limited. METHODS: To compare the effectiveness, safety, and healthcare resource util...