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Fontanals S, Esteve A, González A, Ibáñez C, Mesía R, Clopés A. Real-world treatment outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitors used off-label in oncology: A comprehensive cancer institution experience. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2024; 12:e1167. [PMID: 38193611 PMCID: PMC10775181 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.1167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Off-label use (OLU) is quite common in oncology due to the complexity of cancer and the time-consuming regulatory process. However, outcomes of OLU in cancer treatment remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the overall survival (OS), event-free survival (EFS), duration of treatment (DOT), and reason for treatment discontinuation in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) as OLU for solid tumors from 2011 to 2020. The study collected data on 356 episodes (353 patients), with a median age of 64.4 years, 36.2% women, and 14.6% ECOG ≥ 2. Median OS was 15.7 (11.9-18.7) months, and median EFS was 5.4 (3.8-6.6) months. Men, patients with metastatic disease or ECOG-PS higher than 1, had worse survival outcomes. The findings derived from this study provide valuable information regarding the real-world use of ICI-OLU and contributes to enhancing the decision-making process for individuals with cancer. Further research on immunotherapy outcomes of OLU in cancer is needed.
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- Sandra Fontanals
- Pharmacy Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO)‐ Hospitalet, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), School of MedicineUniversitat de Barcelona (UB), ICO, Hospitalet de LlobregatBarcelonaSpain
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- Research Management Unit (UGR), Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Medical Oncology Department, ICO‐Badalona, Applied Research Group in Oncology (B‐ARGO)Germans Trias I Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), ICOBadalonaSpain
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- Medical Oncology DepartmentCatalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Badalona‐Applied Research Group in Oncology (B‐ARGO) Germans Trias I Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), ICOBadalonaSpain
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- Pharmacy Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO)‐HospitaletBlanquerna Ramon Llull University, School of Health Sciences, ICO, Hospitalet de LlobregatBarcelonaSpain
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- Medical Oncology DepartmentCatalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Badalona‐Applied Research Group in Oncology (B‐ARGO) Germans Trias I Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), ICOBadalonaSpain
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- Pharmacy Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO)‐Hospitalet, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), School of Health SciencesBlanquerna Ramon Llull University, ICO, Hospitalet de LlobregatBarcelonaSpain
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Fontanals S, Esteve A, González A, Ibáñez C, Martínez J, Mesía R, Clopés A. Real-world treatment outcomes of medicines used in special situations (off-label and compassionate use) in oncology and hematology: A retrospective study from a comprehensive cancer institution. Cancer Med 2023; 12:17112-17125. [PMID: 37496404 PMCID: PMC10501253 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Medicines in special situations (MSS) refer to off-label or to unlicensed drugs under investigation (compassionate use). Our objectives were to evaluate characteristics and to estimate overall survival (OS), event-free survival (EFS), and the duration of treatment (DT) of MSS used for cancer treatment at a multicentre comprehensive cancer institution. METHODS Retrospective cohort study on adult cancer patients for whom an MSS treatment was requested (January 2011-December 2020). A descriptive analysis was performed and median OS and EFS and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated. Survival curves were stratified by type of tumor, ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status (PS), age, sex, treatment stage and type of drug (mechanism of action and target). RESULTS Treatment was initiated in 2092 episodes (1930 patients) out of 2377 MSS episodes (2189 patients) requested, 33% for hematological treatment and 87% for advanced stage cancer. Median OS (months) was 21.1 (95% CI 19.4-22.7), median EFS was 5.6 (95% CI 5.1-6.0) months, and median DT was 4.5 [0.0; 115.3] months. OS and EFS statistically significantly favored female patients, ECOG PS ≥2 episodes showed worse OS and EFS outcomes (p < 0.0001). Statistically significant differences in survival were found within solid and hematological cancer, disease stage, drug mechanism of action, and type of cancer (p < 0.001) but not for age. Survival outcomes by tumor subtype and drug are presented both globally and separately based on disease stage. CONCLUSION MSS uses are practiced across almost all cancer types, mostly for advanced disease. ECOG PS ≥2, along with advanced disease, was related to worse survival. Information about real-world outcomes is valuable and contributes to better decision-making regarding MSS and our experience in this field could be of interest for other colleagues.
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- Sandra Fontanals
- Pharmacy Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO)‐Hospitalet, Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), School of MedicineUniversitat de Barcelona (UB)BarcelonaSpain
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- Research Management Unit (Unitat de Gestió de la recerca: UGR), Medical Oncology Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Badalona‐Applied Research Group in Oncology (B‐ARGO)Germans Trias I Pujol Research Institute (IGTP)BadalonaSpain
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- Medical Oncology DepartmentCatalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Badalona‐Applied Research Group in Oncology (B‐ARGO) Germans Trias I Pujol Research Institute (IGTP)BadalonaSpain
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- Pharmacy Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO)‐HospitaletSchool of Health Sciences, Blanquerna Ramon Llull UniversityBarcelonaSpain
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- Pharmacy DepartmentCatalan Institute of Oncology (ICO)‐HospitaletBarcelonaSpain
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- Medical Oncology DepartmentCatalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Badalona‐Applied Research Group in Oncology (B‐ARGO) Germans Trias I Pujol Research Institute (IGTP)BadalonaSpain
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- Pharmacy Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO)‐Hospitalet, Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL)School of Health Sciences, Blanquerna Ramon Llull UniversityBarcelonaSpain
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Ibáñez C, Fontanals S, Mesia R, Clopés A. Comments on "Off-label despite high-level evidence: a clinical practice review of commonly used off-patent cancer medicines". ESMO Open 2023; 8:101212. [PMID: 37054478 PMCID: PMC10123133 DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.101212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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- C Ibáñez
- Pharmacy Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Barcelona; School of Health Sciences Blanquerna, University Ramon Llull, Barcelona.
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- Pharmacy Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona
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- Oncology Department, ICO-Badalona, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain; B-ARGO Group, IGTP, Badalona, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Barcelona; School of Health Sciences Blanquerna, University Ramon Llull, Barcelona
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Jordán de Luna C, Fernández E, Mesía R, Clopés A. Clinical practice guidelines for the optimization of hemato-oncological care: the ICOPraxis. Clin Transl Oncol 2023; 25:555-559. [PMID: 36229738 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-022-02962-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) is a Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) responsible for the oncological care of 46% of the Catalan population. OBJECTIVE Given the increasing and ongoing approval of onco-hematological treatments, the professionals at the ICO decided to have clinical practice guidelines (called ICOPraxis) based on available evidence. In this report, we intend to share how the ICOPraxis has developed and what its impact has been in the 14 years it has been running. RESULTS In the 14 years, since the project has been running, 17 clinical practice guidelines (some of them with several editions) have been prepared for major onco-hematology clinical conditions. These guidelines will be utilized in the four ICO centers (Girona, Badalona, Tarragona, and Hospitalet) and ICO works in a network with 18 regional hospitals. Between 2018 and 2022, the guidelines have been viewed 38.645 times and downloaded 24.614 times, with an average time spent on each page of 3 min. The ICOPraxis have been consulted in 25 countries in America (3.163 views), 20 countries in Europe (35.365 views), 10 countries in Asia (36 views), and 3 countries in Africa (12 views). The country with the highest number of downloads is Spain with a total of 34.742 downloads (Analytics [Internet]). CONCLUSION The ICOPraxis have succeeded in establishing an evidence-based system that facilitates prescription decision-making according to the established harmonization process and reduction in variability in treatments, increasing equity in our population.
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- Consuelo Jordán de Luna
- Pharmacy Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. .,Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Tobacco Control Unit, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.,Tobacco Control Research Group, Institut d'Investigació Mèdica de Bellvitge-IDIBELL, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia, Badalona, B-ARGO Group, IGTP, Badalona, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.,School of Pharmacy, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain
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Guarga L, Gasol M, Reyes A, Roig M, Alonso E, Clopés A, Delgadillo J. Implementing Risk-Sharing Arrangements for Innovative Medicines: The Experience in Catalonia (Spain). Value Health 2022; 25:803-809. [PMID: 35500950 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2021.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Publications assessing health and economic outcomes of risk-sharing arrangements (RSAs) are limited. Better knowledge of these outcomes would shed light on the pertinence of such arrangements, informing design improvements for the future. The aim of the study is to describe the different types of RSAs implemented in Catalonia and their health and economic outcomes. METHODS Retrospective descriptive analysis of RSAs implemented from January 2016 to December 2019 in the Catalan Health Service, CatSalut. Individual RSAs were reviewed and categorized according to standard RSA guidelines. Relevant health and economic outcomes pertaining to the RSAs were analyzed using aggregate data recorded in Catalan central registries. RESULTS A total of 15 RSAs were implemented over the study period (10 of which are still ongoing). A total of 8 consisted of performance-linked reimbursements (PLRs) and 7 of cost-sharing arrangements (CSAs). The arrangements were implemented in the oncohematology (n = 11), rare disease (n = 3), and neurology (n = 1) areas. A total of 951 patients were included in PLR and 73% achieved the target health outcomes. Total medication costs were €9 295 755 of which 11% were refunded to CatSalut. CSAs involved 2066 patients and resulted in overall refunds of €1 349 564 (2.61%) for CatSalut. CONCLUSIONS Both PLRs and CSAs were used to manage the different uncertainties related to accessing innovative medicines in Catalonia. The data generated provide relevant information to inform decision-making, allowing an adaptation of the initial recommendation for use and access. Additional efforts are required to increase the RSA assessments and their publication.
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- Laura Guarga
- Catalan Health Service (CatSalut), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Catalan Health Service (CatSalut), Barcelona, Spain; Digitalization for the Sustainability of the Healthcare System (DS3), Sistema de Salut de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Health Service (CatSalut), Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Health Service (CatSalut), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Catalan Health Service (CatSalut), Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Oncology, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Health Service (CatSalut), Barcelona, Spain; Blood and Tissue Bank (BST), Barcelona, Spain
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Peremiquel-Trillas P, Saura-Lázaro A, Benavente-Moreno Y, Casabonne D, Loureiro E, Cabrera S, Duran A, Garrote L, Brao I, Trelis J, Galán M, Soler F, Julià J, Cortasa D, Domínguez MÁ, Albasanz-Puig A, Gudiol C, Ramírez-Tarruella D, Muniesa J, Rivas JP, Muñoz-Montplet C, Sedano A, Plans À, Calvo-Cerrada B, Calle C, Clopés A, Carnicer-Pont D, Alemany L, Fernández E. COVID-19 among workers of a comprehensive cancer centre between first and second epidemic waves (2020): a seroprevalence study in Catalonia, Spain. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056637. [PMID: 35450905 PMCID: PMC9023852 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Patients with cancer are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 surveillance of workers in oncological centres is crucial to assess infection burden and prevent transmission. We estimate the SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among healthcare workers (HCWs) of a comprehensive cancer centre in Catalonia, Spain, and analyse its association with sociodemographic characteristics, exposure factors and behaviours. DESIGN Cross-sectional study (21 May 2020-26 June 2020). SETTING A comprehensive cancer centre (Institut Català d'Oncologia) in Catalonia, Spain. PARTICIPANTS All HCWs (N=1969) were invited to complete an online self-administered epidemiological survey and provide a blood sample for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detection. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURE Prevalence (%) and 95% CIs of seropositivity together with adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) and 95% CI were estimated. RESULTS A total of 1266 HCWs filled the survey (participation rate: 64.0%) and 1238 underwent serological testing (97.8%). The median age was 43.7 years (p25-p75: 34.8-51.0 years), 76.0% were female, 52.0% were nursing or medical staff and 79.0% worked on-site during the pandemic period. SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence was 8.9% (95% CI 7.44% to 10.63%), with no differences by age and sex. No significant differences in terms of seroprevalence were observed between onsite workers and teleworkers. Seropositivity was associated with living with a person with COVID-19 (aPR 3.86, 95% CI 2.49 to 5.98). Among on-site workers, seropositive participants were twofold more likely to be nursing or medical staff. Nursing and medical staff working in a COVID-19 area showed a higher seroprevalence than other staff (aPR 2.45, 95% CI 1.08 to 5.52). CONCLUSIONS At the end of the first wave of the pandemic in Spain, SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among Institut Català d'Oncologia HCW was lower than the reported in other Spanish hospitals. The main risk factors were sharing household with infected people and contact with COVID-19 patients and colleagues. Strengthening preventive measures and health education among HCW is fundamental.
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- Paula Peremiquel-Trillas
- Cancer Epidemiology Research Programme, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Epidemiology and Public Health Programme, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- School of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Cancer Epidemiology Research Programme, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Epidemiology and Public Health Programme, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Cancer Epidemiology Research Programme, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Epidemiology and Public Health Programme, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Cancer Epidemiology Research Programme, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Epidemiology and Public Health Programme, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Computer Science Services, Technology & Physics, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence, Schoolof Computer Science of Coruña, University of Coruña (UDC), Coruña, Spain
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- Research Nursing Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), Badalona, Spain
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- Nursing Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Nursing Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia, Badalona, Spain
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- Nursing Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), Girona, Spain
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- School of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Palliative Care Department and Medical Director, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Esofagogastric Tumours Functional Unit and Medical Director, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Pharmacy Service and Medical Director, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), Girona, Spain
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- Palliative Care Department and Medical Director, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), Badalona, Spain
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Director, Institut català d'Oncologia, Tarragona, Spain
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- Microbiology Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Infectious Diseases Programme, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Department of Pathology Experimental Therapeutics, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hosìtalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Infectious Disease Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Infectious Disease Unit, Institut català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- CIBER of Infectious Diseases (CIBERINFEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Infectious Disease Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Infectious Disease Unit, Institut català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- CIBER of Infectious Diseases (CIBERINFEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Computer Science Services, Technology & Physics, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Computer Science Services, Technology & Physics, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Computer Science Services, Technology & Physics, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Medical Physics and Radiation Protection Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), Girona, Spain
- Department of Medical Sciences, Universitat de Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Human Resources Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Occupational Health Unit, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Occupational Health Unit, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- General Direction, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospìtalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Scientific Direction, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Public Health Programme, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Cancer Prevention and Control Programme, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Department, Institut català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
- WHO Collaborating Center for Tobacco Control, Institut català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Cancer Epidemiology Research Programme, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Epidemiology and Public Health Programme, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Epidemiology and Public Health Programme, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- School of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Cancer Prevention and Control Programme, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Department, Institut català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
- WHO Collaborating Center for Tobacco Control, Institut català d'Oncologia (ICO), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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García M, Navarro V, Clopés A. Clinical End Points and Relevant Clinical Benefits in Advanced Colorectal Cancer Trials. Curr Colorectal Cancer Rep 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s11888-014-0227-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Sánchez-Ortega I, Patiño B, Muñoz C, Arnan M, Peralta T, Clopés A, de Sevilla AF, Duarte RF. Cost-effectiveness of primary antifungal prophylaxis with posaconazole versus itraconazole in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. J Med Econ 2013; 16:736-43. [PMID: 23541251 DOI: 10.3111/13696998.2013.791301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of posaconazole vs itraconazole in the prevention of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) in recipients of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). METHODS Total hospital-based costs from initial admission for allo-HSCT until day 100 after transplantation were evaluated for 49 patients in whom the clinical efficacy of antifungal prophylaxis with posaconazole vs itraconazole had been previously analyzed and reported. Clinical and economic data were used to determine the incremental costs per IFI avoided and per life-year gained for posaconazole compared with itraconazole. Confidence intervals for the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) and a cost-effectiveness acceptability curve were estimated through bootstrapping with the bias-corrected percentile method. RESULTS According to our analysis, the total cost of allo-HSCT per patient during the 100-day fixed-treatment period was €46,562 in the posaconazole group (n = 33) and €45,080 in the itraconazole group (n = 16). However, the reduction in the incidence of IFI and the improved outcome with posaconazole resulted in a favorable ICER of €11,856 per IFI avoided and €5218 per life-year gained. With the outcomes of the bootstrap procedure, the cost-effectiveness acceptability curve was constructed. Assuming a threshold of €30,000 per life-year gained, the ICER based on life-years gained is acceptable with 75% certainty. LIMITATIONS This evaluation is based on data from a single-center, non-randomized study. Preference weights or utilities were not available to calculate quality-adjusted life-years. Extra-mural costs were only partially evaluated from a hospital perspective. Indirect costs and economic consequences are not included. CONCLUSIONS This economic evaluation compared direct medical costs associated with posaconazole or itraconazole treatment; the data suggest that posaconazole may be cost-effective as antifungal prophylaxis during the early high-risk neutropenic period and up to 100 days after allo-HSCT.
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- Isabel Sánchez-Ortega
- Department of Hematology, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Hospital Duran i Reynals, Barcelona, Spain
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García M, Clopés A, Bruna J, Martínez M, Fort E, Gil M. Critical appraisal of temozolomide formulations in the treatment of primary brain tumors: patient considerations. Cancer Manag Res 2009; 1:137-50. [PMID: 21188132 PMCID: PMC3004664 DOI: 10.2147/cmr.s5598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2009] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy is assuming an increasingly important role in the treatment of malignant gliomas, of which temozolomide (TMZ) is a key part. TMZ belongs to a class of second-generation imidazotetrazinone prodrugs that exhibit linear pharmacokinetics and do not require hepatic metabolism for activation to the active metabolite. New intravenous (iv) TMZ formulations have recently been approved based on studies of bioequivalence between iv and oral TMZ. The efficacy of TMZ was initially evaluated in patients with recurrent disease but phase II and III trials in newly diagnosed gliomas are available. The results of a large phase III trial that compared RT alone vs RT concomitant with oral TMZ created a new standard of adjuvant treatment. Efficacy data for iv TMZ on which its approval was based are those extrapolated from clinical trials with oral TMZ. No comparative data are available on the differences in tolerability and patient satisfaction between oral and iv formulations of TMZ, or for quality of life. New oral formulations could encourage the adherence of patients to treatment. Although patients presumably would prefer oral treatment, iv formulations may be an alternative in noncompliant patients or patients for whom good adherence could not be expected.
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- Margarita García
- Clinical Research Unit, Institut Català d'Oncologia-IDIBELL, L'Hospitalet, Barcelona, Spain
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Ferriols R, Santos B, Artacho S, Clopés A, Guerrero M, Martínez M, Ordovás J, Otero M. Análisis bibliométrico de la revista Farmacia Hospitalaria (2001-2006). Farmacia Hospitalaria 2007; 31:141-9. [DOI: 10.1016/s1130-6343(07)75361-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Garcia-Alamino JM, Perrotta C, Clopés A, Parera A, Pérez-de-la-Ossa N, Bonfill X. Description of controlled trials published in Methods and Findings, 1979-2002. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol 2006; 28:527-31. [PMID: 17136233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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It is thought that the controlled trial (CT) is the most adequate research method to assess a therapeutic intervention in terms of efficacy, and it also constitutes the basis for the development of systematic reviews on health interventions. To identify and obtain the majority of published CTs is not an easy task, mainly because of limitations concerning the currently available electronic sources. The aim of the present work was to identify, describe, and assess the quality of CTs published in the journal Methods and Findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (M&F). Additionally, to assess the retrievability of both methods, a search was performed in Medline (PubMed access) through the use of an optimal search strategy for CTs. A total of 189 original studies out of a total of 2796 reviewed articles met the CT criteria according to the Jadad scale score, we could hold that only 58% of the CTs were of good quality. The present work confirms, once again, the limitations of a CT search performed exclusively through Medline (sensitivity 64% and specificity 98%). In conclusion, we suggest that the journal M&F explicitly joins the International CONSORT Statement.
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- J M Garcia-Alamino
- Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Clopés A, Sureda A, Sierra J, Queraltó JM, Broto A, Farré R, Moreno E, Brunet S, Martino R, Mangues MA. Absence of veno-occlussive disease in a cohort of multiple myeloma patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation with targeted busulfan dosage. Eur J Haematol 2006; 77:1-6. [PMID: 16573745 DOI: 10.1111/j.0902-4441.2006.t01-1-ejh2478.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Plasma concentrations of oral busulfan (BU) were measured in multiple myeloma (MM) patients undergoing autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (ASCT) with a double alkylating conditioning protocol in order to individualise doses of BU based on individual pharmacokinetic parameters and to reduce toxicities related to BU exposure. PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-four consecutive patients with MM participating in the co-operative Spanish protocol were prospectively evaluated. Conditioning regimen prior to autologous infusion consisted of BU followed by melphalan. BU pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated for each patient after the first dose based on measured concentrations and subsequent doses were modified as necessary to achieve target exposure. RESULTS Mean BU exposure (AUCss) (+/-DS) before dosage modification range from 3192 to 12 180 ng h/mL. Twenty-six out of 44 (59%) patients required dose adjustment. None of the patients developed hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD). Grade > or = II oropharyngeal mucositis was observed in the majority of patients (95%) and the severity of mucositis increased with increasing average steady-state BU plasma concentration. There were four treatment-related deaths: two patients died from multiorgan failure and two of respiratory infections. Of the remaining 40 patients, 15 were in complete remission with negative immunofixation, 21 in partial remission and four in stable disease 3 months after ASCT. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study show the variability in BU pharmacokinetic parameters and suggest the possible relationship between toxicities and BU exposure. Individualising BU dosage in MM patients undergoing ASCT we observed the absence of VOD.
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- A Clopés
- Pharmacy Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Martino R, Pérez-Simón JA, Moreno E, Queraltó JM, Caballero D, Mateos M, Sureda A, Cañizo C, Brunet S, Briones J, Vazquez L, Clopés A, San Miguel JF, Sierra J. Reduced-Intensity Conditioning Allogeneic Blood Stem Cell Transplantation with Fludarabine and Oral Busulfan with or without Pharmacokinetically Targeted Busulfan Dosing in Patients with Myeloid Leukemia Ineligible for Conventional Conditioning. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2005; 11:437-47. [PMID: 15931632 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2005.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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We prospectively compared outcomes after a fludarabine (Flu) plus oral busulfan (Bu)-containing reduced-intensity conditioning regimen (150 mg/m2 Flu and 10 mg/kg oral Bu), with (n = 32; Flu- T Bu group) or without (n = 30; Flu-Bu group) therapeutic dose monitoring and dose adjustment of Bu. All patients received peripheral blood stem cells from a genoidentical sibling, and study cohorts had similar patient characteristics. Dose adjustments of Bu were required in 20 (63%) patients in the Flu- T Bu group (median final dose, 8.89 mg/kg; range, 6.3-13.34 mg/kg). Donor T-cell and granulocyte engraftments were similar, and early conditioning-related toxicities were mild and similar in both study groups. With a median follow-up of 45 months (51 months in the 37 survivors), posttransplantation outcomes did not differ between cohorts. The strongest predictor of 2-year overall survival and leukemia-free survival was the presence of chronic graft-versus-host disease (77% versus 34% for overall survival and 74% versus 34% for leukemia-free survival; P < .001 for both outcomes). In conclusion, therapeutic dose monitoring of oral Bu in a reduced-intensity conditioning setting does not seem to affect outcome, although further studies may identify very-high-risk patients who benefit from this strategy.
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- Rodrigo Martino
- Division of Clinical Hematology, Hospital de la Sant Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Valcárcel D, Sanz MA, Sureda A, Sala M, Muñoz L, Subirá M, Laborda R, Clopés A, Sierra J. Mouth-washings with recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (rhGM-CSF) do not improve grade III-IV oropharyngeal mucositis (OM) in patients with hematological malignancies undergoing stem cell transplantation. Results of a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Bone Marrow Transplant 2002; 29:783-7. [PMID: 12040477 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1703543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2001] [Accepted: 02/19/2002] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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We investigated whether daily oral washings with recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (rhGM-CSF) solution improved grade III-IV oropharyngeal mucositis (OM) in patients with hematological malignancies undergoing stem cell transplantation. Forty-one consecutive patients (21 males and 20 females, median age (range) 44 (16-69) years) were prospectively randomized to perform daily mouth-washes with either a 400 microg rhGM- CSF (Molgramostin, Schering-Plough) solution (group A, n = 18) or with a saline solution (group B, n = 23). Primary end-points were the intensity of OM, night rest quality and characteristics of food intake. Secondary end-points were need for and duration of parenteral nutrition, oral and intravenous analgesic requirements, incidence of viral or fungal oral infections and development of neutropenic fever. No differences were found between the placebo and rhGM-CSF-treated groups regarding overall duration of OM, maximum grade, reduction in at least one grade of OM (nine patients (56%) in group A vs 13 patients (68%) in group B), reduction of spontaneous or swallowing-induced pain, improvement in oral food intake, use of parenteral nutrition or use of systemic analgesics. In conclusion, mouth-washings with a 400 microg of rhGM-CSF solution do not improve severe OM in hematological patients undergoing stem cell transplantation.
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- D Valcárcel
- Clinical Hematology Division, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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Salar A, Prats M, Muñiz E, Clopés A, Martino R, Brunet S, Pero A, Sierra J. [Hematopoietic allogeneic transplantation with attenuated conditioning regimen on an outpatient basis. First experience in Spain]. Med Clin (Barc) 2001; 116:580-2. [PMID: 11412635 DOI: 10.1016/s0025-7753(01)71911-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Allogeneic hematopoietic transplantation using attenuated conditioning regimens seems promising. This procedure associates to relatively low morbidity and mortality. In consequence, an outpatient management of this transplantation modality may be considered, even in elderly patients. CLINICAL REPORT AND RESULTS This approach was considered in a 62 years-old female suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase. The conditioning regimen included fludarabine and 200 cGy of total body irradiation. Cyclosporine A and mycophenolate mofetil were used as immunosuppression. Conditioning, peripheral-blood stem-cell infusion, and postransplant follow-up was managed in the outpatient setting. Two short admissions were required. Eight months after transplant, the patient remains in sustained haematological remission with complete donor chimerism,has a 100% Karnofsky score and continues being managed on an outpatient basis. CONCLUSIONS Allogeneic stem-cell transplantation can be performed safely on an outpatient basis,even in elderly patients.
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- A Salar
- Servicios de Hematología Clínica. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Barcelona.
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Cardona D, Clopés A. [Octreotide in digestive surgery]. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 1998; 90:683-6. [PMID: 9824932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Nahata MC, Bootman JL, Zadák Z, Soeters PB, Goldberg LA, Stremetzne S, Jaehde U, Streit M, Kreuser ED, Thiel E, Schunack W, Calvert RT, Feely M, Chrystyn H, Mangues MA, Ginovart G, Moral MA, Lopes AP, Farré R, Demestre X, Altirriba O, Kloft C, Beyer J, Steuer J, Siegert W, Bever J, Bialer M, Sussan S, Salach OA, Danenberg HD, Laor A, Barnett MI, Cosslett AG, Cohen J, Marini P, Bassi C, Bonzanini A, Cassani T, Ore G, Mangiante G, Scroccaro G, Kaczan M, Eriksen J, Toft B, Jandová M, Vlček J, Klemerová V, Sobotka L, Ayestarán A, López R, Montoro JB, Pou L, Estíbalez A, Pascual B, Aumente MD, Panadero MD, Caraballo M, Pozo JC, Perez JL, Falcão AC, Fernández de Gatta MM, Dominguez-Gil A, Caramona MM, Lanao JM, Fendrich Z, Zajic J, Bellés MMD, Casabó AVG, Jiménez TNV, Hervás BMA, Abad GFJ, Casterá MDE, Aminian M, Mangues MA, Clopés A, Branco C, Badell I, Pardo N, Palací C, Bonal J, Rialp G, Bara B, Nobilis M, Bláha V, Havel E, Květina J, Brátová M, Solichová D, Mullerova M, Svoboda D, Pokrajac M, Miljković B, Simić D, Brzaković B, Galetin A, Pinheiro RL, Carrondo AP, Sieradzki E, Strauss K, Olejarz E, Marzec A, Kaużny J, Szymura-Oleksiak J, Wyska E, Jarosz B, Kosowicz I, Fabirkiewicz K, Cherian R, Vodoz AL, Imsand B, Belli D, Rochat T, Müllerová H, Falcão F, Carvalho A, Pereira T, Fonseca C, Freitas O, Resende M, Parrinha A, Costa M, Pessanha MA, Ferreira A, Mourão L, Ceia F, Lima M, Tavares R, SalesLuis A, Carlos S, Pereira MEA, Carmo JAD, Lacerda JMF, Morais JA, Beaufils C, Duff M, Zamparutti P, Assicot P, Bohor M, Angelini B, Lambert M, Manelli JC, Gayte-Sorbier A, Bongrand MC, Timon-David P, Fiqueira IC, Lourenco R, Silva PA, Rodrigues MO, Fischer A, Schorr W, Radziwill R, Lihtamo M, Jäppinen A, Tuovinen K, Pekkala M, Nuutinen L, Morató L, Lorente L, Muñoz J, Monges P, Blancard A, Lacarelle B, Denis JP, Bongrand MC, Penot-Ragon C, Gouin F, Petitcollot N, Tinguely I, Beney J, Marty S, Reymond JP, Bussels J, Robays H, Litzinger A, Rohda-Bohler R, Salek MS, Turpin S, Derby E, Millar B, Maggs C, Santiago LM, Batel M, Cajaraville G, Tarnés MJ, Díaz MJ, Pozo C, Plazaola A, Vuelta M, Díaz-Munío E, Ferrer A, Lozano A, Guerra R, Pontón JL, Robays H, Kint K, Verstraetep A, Eini DE, Ojala RK, Kontra KM, Naaranlahti TJP, Martorell M, Oliveras M, Juste C, Lopez MT, Hidalgo E, Cabañas MJ, Barroso C, Llop JM, Rey M, Diaz-Munio E, Pastó L, Tubau M, Gómez-Bellver MJ, Rodriguez J, Gómez JM, Gónzalez ML, Gol V, Fuentes V, Ramón S, Girona L, Castelló T, Olona M, García L, Girón C, Monteserín C, Gonzalez P, Alberola C, Feio JAL, Pharm D, Batel Marques FJ, Borges AM, Salek S, Escoms MC, Caro I, Ticó N, Hidalgo M, Bruguera R, Jodar R, Dowell JM, Davey PG, Malek M, Díaz-Munío E, Vuelta M, Pastó L, Rev M, Ferrer I, Llop JM, Marti T, Ibars M, Delporte JP, Ansseau M, Albert A, Sibourg M, Gaspard O, Deprez M, Ndougsa HM, Poma M, Tamés MJ, Macek K, Vlček J, Fendrich Z, Klejna M, Dhillon S, Castro I, Newton M, Zupanets IA, Chernyh VP, Bezdetko NB, Popov SB, Velieva MN, Babajeya SM, Mamedov YD, Mammedov YD, Veliev PM, Nasudari AA, Bandalieva AA, Nordbo S, Smith-Solbakken M, Myklctun R, Berge W, Thormodsen M, Zupanets LA, Kicenko LS, Plusch SI, Isaev SG, Vokrouhlický L, Souček R, Kuneš P, Nývlt O, Potselueva LA, Egorova SN, Kadirova EA, Ziganshina LE, Chaloupka J, Genger K. Abstracts of papers and posters advanced activities in pharmaceutical care 24th European Symposium on Clinical Pharmacy. Pharm World Sci 1995. [PMCID: PMC7101703 DOI: 10.1007/bf01890522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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