University Hospital Mútua de Terrassa

Routing to the seizure in postoperative human glioma cortex: spatio-temporal uncoupling between slow and fast extracellular neuronal activities

Abstract Background Diffuse gliomas are frequently associated with epilepsy, particularly in low-grade variants. Seizures are key events to be considered in glioma management, including during surgery. Optimizing resection of epileptic areas may affect not only postoperative epil...

Association Between the GMI / HbA1c Ratio and Microvascular Complications in Type 1 Diabetes: A Multicenter Cross‐Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Objective To clarify whether the glucose management indicator (GMI)/glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) ratio (GMI/HbA1c ratio) is an independent predictor of microvascular complications in Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Design and Methods Multicentre, cross‐sectional, observational st...

Immersive virtual reality versus standard video-based training for personal protective equipment use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a quasi-experimental study of perceived effectiveness and acceptability

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for rapid and safe training strategies for healthcare professionals, particularly about vital procedures such donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). Immersive virtual reality (IVR) has emerged as potential alternativ...

Efficacy and Safety of Oral Creatine Supplementation in Patients with Heart Failure: A PRISMA 2020 Systematic Review and Narrative Evidence Synthesis

Background: Oral creatine is biologically plausible as an adjunct in heart failure (HF), but its clinical efficacy and safety remain uncertain. Methods: We performed a PRISMA 2020 systematic review (PROSPERO CRD420261391605) of oral creatine supplementation in adults with HF. Ran...

Incidence, Causes, and Outcomes of Conversion to Open Surgery During Minimally Invasive Left Pancreatectomy: A Prospective Multicenter Study

ABSTRACT Background Minimally invasive left pancreatectomy (MILP) has become the preferred approach to treat lesions of the pancreatic body and tail. However, the procedure may require conversion to open surgery, with reported conversion rates varying widely in the literature. Th...