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Nutrition & Dietetics
Juan J. Lopez-Gomez, Maria D. Ballesteros-Pomar, Beatriz Torres-Torres, Begona De la Maza, Maria A. Penacho-Lazaro, Jose M. Palacio-Mures, Cristina Abreu-Padin, Irene Sanz-Gallego, Daniel A. De Luis-Roman
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of PEG implantation on survival and complications in ALS patients, showing that early implantation of PEG can improve nutritional status and prolong survival time.
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Surgery
David J. Morrell, Marvin H. Chau, Joshua S. Winder, Edward S. Stredny, Vamsi V. Alli, Elizabeth H. Sinz, Sprague W. Hazard, Zachary Simmons, Eric M. Pauli
Summary: This study investigates the anesthesia and surgical strategies for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). The results show that the implemented strategies can effectively reduce the occurrence of surgical complications and ensure a high procedural success rate. Further research is needed to determine the optimal timing of PEG placement in relation to ALS disease progression and evaluate the utility of regional anesthesia during PEG placement.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
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Respiratory System
Jason Ackrivo, Jesse Y. Hsu, John Hansen-Flaschen, Lauren Elman, Steven M. Kawut
Summary: This study showed that the use of NIV was associated with better survival rates in ALS patients, especially in those with limb-onset ALS. Increasing daily NIV usage was linked to longer survival.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jovana Maskovic, Aleksandra Ilic, Vladimir Zugic, Zorica Stevic, Mihailo I. Stjepanovic
Summary: The study evaluates the significance of pulmonary function tests in predicting mortality and defining indications for noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) in patients with ALS. Results show that patients with spinal form of ALS have higher forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) compared to those with bulbar form. Patients with bulbar form have a higher risk of death.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Eun Young Kim, Seong Woong Kang, Mi Ri Suh, Jiho Jung, Jihyun Park, Won Ah Choi
Summary: The study found that the gastrostomy procedure is safe in ALS patients with minimal FVC regardless of ventilation invasiveness. Complications were managed through conservative care, and there was no statistically significant difference in complication rates between noninvasive and invasive positive pressure ventilation. The findings suggest a new standard for FVC % of predicted to facilitate performing gastrostomy in ALS patients.
JOURNAL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION
(2021)
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Rehabilitation
John R. Bach, Hoa Pham
Summary: Many studies suggest that nasal noninvasive ventilation can provide a brief statistical benefit on survival and quality of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other neuromuscular conditions. However, it is important to note that nasal noninvasive ventilation may not normalize CO2 levels and continuous positive airway pressure and O-2 exacerbate hypercapnia and often lead to CO2 narcosis, intubation, and ultimately tracheostomy or palliative care death. The use of continuous noninvasive ventilatory support with mechanical insufflation-exsufflation can be an effective alternative and even maintain patients without resort to tracheostomies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Umberto Manera, Maurizio Grassano, Enrico Matteoni, Alessandro Bombaci, Rosario Vasta, Francesca Palumbo, Maria Claudia Torrieri, Paolo Cugnasco, Cristina Moglia, Antonio Canosa, Adriano Chio, Andrea Calvo
Summary: Respiratory failure is a common cause of death in ALS patients, and its occurrence varies among patients with different phenotypic features. Early predictors of respiratory failure are important to initiate NIV. In this study, serum chloride values at diagnosis were evaluated as prognostic biomarkers for overall survival and NIV adaptation in ALS patients. Analysis showed a significant correlation between serum chloride and various clinical features, and serum chloride value at diagnosis was found to significantly influence survival and time to NIV start. Serum chloride analyzed at diagnosis can serve as a low-cost marker for predicting respiratory decompensation in ALS patients.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Miguel Oliveira Santos, Marta Gromicho, Susana Pinto, Michael Swash, Mamede de Carvalho
Summary: This study analyzed a cohort of 74 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients with dysphagia under continuous non-invasive ventilation treatment. The results showed that gastrostomy was not associated with survival rate for patients with mild to moderate dysphagia. However, disease duration and progression rate were predictors of survival for patients with normal swallowing ability.
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Miguel Oliveira Santos, Marta Gromicho, Susana Pinto, Michael Swash, Mamede de Carvalho
Summary: For ALS patients dependent on continuous NIV without feeding tube, the survival rate is similar between those with different levels of swallowing function. Disease duration and progression rate are important factors to consider when discussing gastrostomy.
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Sebastian Michels, Paul Widmann, Daniel Rapp, Frank Willkomm, Albert C. Ludolph, Johannes Dorst
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between hypercapnia-associated symptoms, blood gas parameters, and pulmonary function tests in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The results showed that dyspnea at rest and daytime fatigue were the most accurate symptoms for predicting hypercapnia. Pulmonary function tests had higher sensitivity but lacked specificity. Evaluation of hypercapnia-associated symptoms can help predict respiratory insufficiency and should be used in conjunction with pulmonary function tests.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
M. Khamaysa, M. Lefort, M. Pelegrini-Issac, A. Lackmy-Vallee, M. M. El Mendili, A. Preuilh, D. Devos, G. Bruneteau, F. Salachas, T. Lenglet, Md. M. Amador, N. Le Forestier, A. Hesters, J. Gonzalez, A. -S. Rolland, C. Desnuelle, M. Chupin, G. Querin, M. Georges, C. Morelot-Panzini, V. Marchand-Pauvert, P. -F. Pradat, Pulse Study Grp
Summary: This study demonstrates that brainstem volumes and spinal cord area are promising indicators for predicting respiratory intervention needs in ALS patients, with the combined model incorporating predictors from multiple models yielding the best predictive performance.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tatsuya Ueno, Rie Haga, Akira Arai, Masahiko Tomiyama
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between respiratory function tests using SVC and FVC with prognosis after PEG placement in ALS patients. The results showed that decreased SVC and FVC were associated with mortality 6 months after PEG placement, with optimal cut-off values for predicting survival. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that onset age, SVC, and FVC levels were important factors for survival after PEG placement.
ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Mamede R. de Carvalho, Sofia R. Fernandes, Mariana Pereira, Marta Gromicho, Miguel Oliveira Santos, Ines Alves, Susana Pinto, Michael Swash
Summary: This study aimed to assess the change of various respiratory tests in ALS patients and found that maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) could be a potentially useful marker of pulmonary function in ALS.
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
AndrE Castanheira, Michael Swash, Mamede De Carvalho
Summary: This systematic review investigates the role of enteral feeding techniques in ALS patients, concluding that PEG is safe and may prolong survival in non-malnourished patients. Factors such as older age, weight loss, and respiratory dysfunction negatively impact outcomes after PEG insertion. Further research is needed to determine the impact on quality of life and optimal timing of PEG insertion.
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AND FRONTOTEMPORAL DEGENERATION
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Giulia Michela Pellegrino, Giuseppe Francesco Sferrazza Papa, Stefano Centanni, Massimo Corbo, David Kvarnberg, Martin J. Tobin, Franco Laghi
Summary: The study found that a flanged mouthpiece yielded the largest VC values in ALS patients, with an even higher VC recorded when re-measured after one week.
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Eusebi Chiner, Estrella Fernandez-Fabrellas, Pedro Landete, Laura Novella, Mercedes Ramon, Jose Norberto Sancho-Chust, Cristina Senent, Javier Berraondo
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2016)
Article
Respiratory System
Eusebi Chiner, Pedro Landete, Jose Norberto Sancho-Chust, Miguel Angel Martinez-Garcia, Patricia Perez-Ferrer, Esther Pastor, Cristina Senent, Mar Arlandis, Cristina Navarro, Maria Jose Selma
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2016)
Letter
Respiratory System
Patricia Perez-Ferrer, Eusebi Chiner, Jose Norberto Sancho-Chust, Mar Arlandis
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2016)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Juan F. Masa, Babak Mokhlesi, Ivan Benitez, Francisco Javier Gomez de Terreros, Maria Angeles Sanchez-Quiroga, Auxiliadora Romero, Candela Caballero-Eraso, Joaquin Teran-Santos, Maria Luz Alonso-Alvarez, Maria F. Troncoso, Monica Gonzalez, Soledad Lopez-Martin, Jose M. Marin, Sergi Marti, Trinidad Diaz-Cambriles, Eusebi Chiner, Carlos Egea, Javier Barca, Francisco Jose Vazquez-Polo, Miguel A. Negrin, Maria Martel-Escobar, Ferran Barbe, Jaime Corral, Galo Fernandez, Estrella Ordax-Carbajo, Nicolas Gonzalez-Mangado, Teresa Gomez-Garcia, Maria-Angeles Martinez-Martinez, Elena Ojeda-Castillejo, Daniel Lopez Padilla, PSantiago J. Carrizo, Begona Gallego, Mercedes Pallero, Odile Romero, Maria Antonia Ramon, Eva Arias, Jesus Munoz-Mendez, Cristina Senent, Jose N. Sancho-Chust, Nieves Belen Navarro Soriano, Emilia Barrot, Jose M. Benitez, Jesus Sanchez-Gomez, Rafael Golpe, Ana Santiago-Recuerda, Silvia Gomez, Monica Bengoa
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Borja Marcos Ribes, Jose N. Sancho-Chust, Amparo Talens, Mar Arlandis, Paola Herraiz, Eusebi Chiner, Teresa Aznar
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL PHARMACY
(2020)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Juan F. Masa, Ivan Benitez, Maria A. Sanchez-Quiroga, Francisco J. Gomez de Terreros, Jaime Corral, Auxiliadora Romero, Candela Caballero-Eraso, Maria L. Alonso-Alvarez, Estrella Ordax-Carbajo, Teresa Gomez-Garcia, Monica Gonzalez, Soledad Lopez-Martin, Jose M. Marin, Sergi Marti, Trinidad Diaz-Cambriles, Eusebi Chiner, Carlos Egea, Javier Barca, Francisco J. Vazquez-Polo, Miguel A. Negrin, Maria Martel-Escobar, Ferran Barbe, Babak Mokhlesi
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jose N. Sancho-Chust, Virginia Molina, Sandra Vanes, Ana M. Pulido, Lia Maestre, Eusebi Chiner
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Eusebi Chiner, Cristina Canovas, Virginia Molina, Jose N. Sancho-Chust, Sandra Vanes, Esther Pastor, Miguel Angel Martinez-Garcia
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Respiratory System
Belen Safont, Julia Tarraso, Enrique Rodriguez-Borja, Estrella Fernandez-Fabrellas, Jose N. Sancho-Chust, Virginia Molina, Cecilia Lopez-Ramirez, Amaia Lope-Martinez, Luis Cabanes, Ada Luz Andreu, Susana Herrera, Carolina Lahosa, Jose Antonio Ros, Juan Luis Rodriguez-Hermosa, Joan B. Soriano, Ines Moret-Tatay, Juan Antonio Carbonell-Asins, Alba Mulet, Jaime Signes-Costa
Summary: This study evaluated functional respiratory parameters, changes in chest CT, and correlation with peripheral blood biomarkers involved in lung fibrosis at two and six months after SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. The results showed that almost half of patients with moderate or severe COVID-19 pneumonia had impaired pulmonary diffusion six months after discharge. Severe patients showed fibrotic lesions in CT scan and elevated serum biomarkers involved in pulmonary fibrosis.
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Juan F. Masa, Ivan D. Benitez, Maria A. Sanchez-Quiroga, Francisco J. Gomez de Terreros, Jaime Corral, Auxiliadora Romero, Candela Caballero-Eraso, Estrella Ordax-Carbajo, Maria F. Troncoso, Monica Gonzalez, Soledad Lopez-Martin, Jose M. Marin, Sergi Marti, Trinidad Diaz-Cambriles, Eusebi Chiner, Carlos Egea, Javier Barca, Francisco J. Vazquez-Polo, Miguel A. Negrin, Maria Martel-Escobar, Ferran Barbe, Babak Mokhlesi
Summary: This study aimed to determine if CPAP and NIV have similar effectiveness in treating ambulatory patients with OHS and concomitant severe OSA, based on the severity of baseline hypercapnia. The results showed that long-term NIV therapy was similar to CPAP in improving awake hypercapnia, regardless of the severity of baseline hypercapnia. Therefore, the decision to prescribe CPAP or NIV cannot be solely based on the presenting level of PaCO2 in this patient population.
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Juan F. Masa, Ivan D. Benitez, Shahrokh Javaheri, Maria Victoria Mogollon, Maria A. Sanchez-Quiroga, Francisco J. Gomez de Terreros, Jaime Corral, Rocio Gallego, Auxiliadora Romero, Candela Caballero-Eraso, Estrella Ordax-Carbajo, Maria F. Troncoso, Monica Gonzalez, Soledad Lopez-Martin, Jose M. Marin, Sergi Marti, Trinidad Diaz-Cambriles, Eusebi Chiner, Carlos Egea, Javier Barca, Ferran Barbe, Babak Mokhlesi
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the risk factors involved in the pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in untreated obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) patients. The results indicate that obesity per se is a major independent risk factor for PH, and weight loss interventions may have a critical role in improving PH in this patient population.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL SLEEP MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Eusebi Chiner, Miriam Nomdedeu, Sandra Vanes, Esther Pastor, Violeta Esteban, Carmen Castello, Ignacio Boira, Virginia Molina, Juan M. Arriero, Jose N. Sancho-Chust
Summary: The study evaluated the characteristics and incidence of tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) in native and immigrant patients, finding a significantly higher incidence in immigrants. TPE typically presents with an acute onset and atypical radiological features, with pleural biopsy having a high diagnostic yield. More reactivation, prior TB exposure, atypical radiological features, complications, and positive microbiology results were observed in immigrant patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Julia Tarraso, Belen Safont, Juan A. Carbonell-Asins, Estrella Fernandez-Fabrellas, Jose N. Sancho-Chust, Elsa Naval, Beatriz Amat, Susana Herrera, Jose A. Ros, Juan J. Soler-Cataluna, Jose A. Rodriguez-Portal, Ada L. Andreu, Margarita Marin, Juan L. Rodriguez-Hermosa, Cruz Gonzalez-Villaescusa, Joan B. Soriano, Jaime Signes-Costa
Summary: This study evaluated pulmonary sequelae in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia one year after hospital discharge. The results showed that a significant percentage of patients develop lung diffusion impairment and radiological fibrotic-like changes, regardless of the severity of the acute process.
RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Jose N. Sancho-Chust, Enrique Cases Viedma, Raquel Martinez Tomas, Eusebi Chiner Vives
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Respiratory System
Estrella Fernandez-Fabrellas, Maria Molina-Molina, Joan B. Soriano, Jose Antonio Rodriguez Portal, Julio Ancochea, Claudia Valenzuela, Antoni Xaubet, M. Aburto Barrenetxea, I Alfageme Michavila, E. Bollo de Miguel, E. Cano, A. Casanova Espinosa, D. Castillo Villegas, J. A. Figuerola Mendal, R. Garcia Sevila, J. Gaudo Navarro, L. Gomez Carrera, J. M. Gonzalez, S. Herrera Lara, R. Laporta Hernandez, M. Marin Gonzalez, M. A. Nieto Barbero, K. Portillo, A. D. Romero, R. Sanchez Simon-Talero, J. N. Sancho Chust, J. Sellares Torres, M. J. Soler Sempere, J. Sauleda Roig, L. Tomas Lopez, M. Villanueva Montes
RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2019)