Institut de Recerca Sant Pau

Sex-related differences in clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of Enterococcus faecalis bloodstream infection

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate whether clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with Enterococcus faecalis bloodstream infection (EF-BSI) differ by biological sex. METHODS: Quasi-experimental study conducted at two hospitals, comprising a retrospective phase (2017-2019) and a p...

Deep phenotyping of white matter tissue composition in dementia with Lewy bodies

Abstract Background White matter signal abnormalities (WMSA) on MRI are common in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and more severe WMSA have been associated with increased neurodegeneration in DLB. However, the underlying mechanisms of WMSA remain unclear. Single-Shell 3-Tissue C...

Smoking cessation experiences during alcohol and cannabis treatment in substance use programmes in Catalonia: A qualitative study

Tobacco use remains disproportionately high among people receiving treatment for alcohol or cannabis use, yet it is rarely addressed in substance use services. This study explored the lived experiences of people who smoke while undergoing treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis use...