[HTML][HTML] Determining the most accurate 16S rRNA hypervariable region for taxonomic identification from respiratory samples

…, R Pastor-Ibáñez, A Palomeque, P Oscanoa… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
16S rRNA gene profiling, which contains nine hypervariable regions (V1–V9), is the gold
standard for identifying taxonomic units by high-throughput sequencing. Microbiome studies …

Resistance mechanisms and molecular epidemiology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains from patients with bronchiectasis

…, R Amaro, R López-Aladid, P Oscanoa… - Journal of …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (BE) is a chronic structural lung condition
that facilitates chronic colonization by different microorganisms and courses with recurrent …

[HTML][HTML] Real-world corticosteroid use in severe pneumonia: a propensity-score-matched study

A Ceccato, A Russo, E Barbeta, P Oscanoa, G Tiseo… - Critical Care, 2021 - Springer
Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality worldwide despite correct antibiotic use. Corticosteroids have long been evaluated as …

[HTML][HTML] The value of biofilm testing to guide antimicrobial stewardship in chronic respiratory diseases

…, A Gabarrus, A Palomeque, P Oscanoa… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Biofilm capacity is not currently included in diagnostic microbiology and has implications in
antimicrobial therapy and clinical management of patients. We aimed to validate and identify …

[HTML][HTML] Exacerbations and changes in physical activity and sedentary behaviour in patients with bronchiectasis after 1 year

…, A Arbillaga-Etxarri, P Oscanoa… - Journal of clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Low physical activity and high sedentary behaviour in patients with bronchiectasis
are associated with hospitalisation over one year. However, the factors associated with …

[HTML][HTML] Aetiological diagnosis in new adult outpatients with bronchiectasis: role of predictors derived from real life experience

…, V Alcaraz-Serrano, A Gabarrús, P Oscanoa… - Respiratory …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background In adult patients with bronchiectasis (BE) the identification of the underlying
aetiology may be difficult. In a new patient with BE the performance of a panel of tests is …

[HTML][HTML] Clinical factors associated with a shorter or longer course of antibiotic treatment in patients with exacerbations of bronchiectasis: A prospective cohort study

…, V Alcaraz-Serrano, A Gabarrús, P Oscanoa… - Journal of clinical …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Background: Bronchiectasis exacerbations are often treated with prolonged antibiotic use,
even though there is limited evidence for this approach. We therefore aimed to investigate the …

Sputum colour as an indicator of quality of life in patients with bronchiectasis

LB Freire, P Oscanoa, VA Serrano, A Palomeque… - 2023 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background: Sputum colour is a useful clinical tool in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (BE)
(Murray et al. 2009), but its ability to capture the quality of life (QoL) has barely been …

[PDF][PDF] Grey Clustering Approach to Assess Sediment Quality in a Watershed in Peru

…, L Pariona, P Oscanoa… - International …, 2021 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
The evaluation of sediment quality is a relevant topic that involves the analysis of various
parameters that are altered by natural or anthropogenic causes. Therefore, the Grey Clustering …

The role of systemic markers of inflammation in bronchiectasis

…, R Amaro, V Alcaraz, A Gabarrus, P Oscanoa… - 2019 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Introduction: Exacerbations of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (BE) are associated with
increased systemic inflammation. Studies support an important role for neutrophils and cell-…