R. Zalacain

Antibiotic treatment in pneumonia due to Q fever.

Sobradillo, V, Zalacain, R, Capelastegui, A, Uresandi, F, Corral, J

BACKGROUND: Whether Q fever responds better to doxycycline or erythromycin is unknown. METHODS: The efficacy of doxycycline and erythromycin in the treatment of pneumonia due to Q fever was assessed...

Risk factors of treatment failure in community acquired pneumonia: implications for disease outcome

Menendez, R, Torres, A, Zalacain, R, Aspa, J, Martin, V, Borderias, L, ...

Background: An inadequate response to initial empirical treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) represents a challenge for clinicians and requires early identification and intervention. A...

Effect of exacerbations on quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a 2 year follow up study

Miravitlles, M, Ferrer, M, Pont, A, Zalacain, R, Alvarez-Sala, J, Masa, F, ...

Background: A study was undertaken to evaluate exacerbations and their impact on the health related quality of life (HRQL) of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).