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Javier Llorca is affiliated with the University of Cantabria in Spain and has a research focus predominantly in Medicine, with a strong emphasis on Rheumatology, Public Health, Oncology, Epidemiology, and Molecular Biology. Their scholarly contributions span multiple interconnected fields and topics related to inflammatory diseases, immune disorders, and public health impacts.

The scientist's research covers specific areas such as Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies, Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research, COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction, Inflammasome and immune disorders, Breastfeeding Practices and Influences, and Global Cancer Incidence and Screening.

Javier Llorca has published extensively in several academic venues. The most frequent publication outlets include:

  • Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • Scientific Reports
  • Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism
  • Research Square (Research Square)

Their recent papers demonstrate a wide array of research interests across public health and clinical studies. Notable recent publications include:

  • "Induction of SARS-CoV-2-Specific IgG and IgA in Serum and Milk with Different SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Breastfeeding Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Spain," 2021, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • "Changes in preterm birth and stillbirth during COVID-19 lockdowns in 26 countries," 2023, Nature Human Behaviour
  • "Omentin: a biomarker of cardiovascular risk in individuals with axial spondyloarthritis," 2020, Scientific Reports
  • "Author Correction: Validating a breast cancer score in Spanish women. The MCC-Spain study," 2020, Scientific Reports
  • "Consumption of ultra-processed foods and drinks and colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer," 2021, Clinical Nutrition

Frequent collaborators in their work include a set of co-authors with whom they have published numerous papers. These include:

  • Miguel Á. González-Gay
  • Inés Gómez-Acebo
  • Santos Castañeda
  • Trinidad Dierssen-Sotos
  • Jéssica Alonso-Molero

Javier Llorca's research contributions span both fundamental and clinical domains, integrating epidemiological perspectives and molecular biology approaches. Their work on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, as well as impacts related to COVID-19 and cancer epidemiology, highlights multidisciplinary engagement. Their publication record reflects active exploration of biomarkers, clinical outcomes, and public health challenges within their fields of study.

Best Publications

  • Association analyses of more than 140,000 men identify 63 new prostate cancer susceptibility loci

    Fredrick R. Schumacher;Ali Amin Al Olama;Sonja I. Berndt;Sara Benlloch

  • Correction: Corrigendum: Risk Model for Colorectal Cancer in Spanish Population Using Environmental and Genetic Factors: Results from the MCC-Spain study

    Gemma Ibáñez-Sanz;Anna Díez-Villanueva;M. Henar Alonso;Francisco Rodríguez-Moranta

  • Epidemiology of giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica.

    Miguel A. Gonzalez-Gay;Tomas R. Vazquez-Rodriguez;Maria J. Lopez-Diaz;Jose A. Miranda-Filloy

  • Visual manifestations of giant cell arteritis. Trends and clinical spectrum in 161 patients.

    Miguel A. González-Gay;Carlos García-Porrúa;Javier Llorca;Ali H. Hajeer

  • HLA-DRB1 and persistent chronic inflammation contribute to cardiovascular events and cardiovascular mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

    Miguel A. Gonzalez-Gay;Carlos Gonzalez-Juanatey;Maria J. Lopez-Diaz;Angela Piñeiro

  • An international effort towards developing standards for best practices in analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical genome sequencing results in the CLARITY Challenge.

    Catherine A. Brownstein;Alan H. Beggs;Nils Homer;Barry Merriman

  • Trans-ancestry genome-wide association meta-analysis of prostate cancer identifies new susceptibility loci and informs genetic risk prediction

    David V. Conti;Burcu F. Darst;Lilit C. Moss;Edward J. Saunders

  • Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Predicts the Development of Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Carlos Gonzalez-Juanatey;Javier Llorca;Javier Martin;Miguel A. Gonzalez-Gay

  • Active but transient improvement of endothelial function in rheumatoid arthritis patients undergoing long-term treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha antibody.

    Carlos Gonzalez-Juanatey;Ana Testa;Alberto Garcia-Castelo;Carlos Garcia-Porrua

  • High prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis in psoriatic arthritis patients without clinically evident cardiovascular disease or classic atherosclerosis risk factors.

    Carlos Gonzalez-juanatey;Javier Llorca;Encarnacion Amigo-Diaz;Trinidad Dierssen

  • Henoch-Schönlein purpura in children and adults: clinical differences in a defined population.

    Carlos García-Porrúa;Maria C. Calviño;Javier Llorca;José M. Couselo

  • The epidemiology of the primary systemic vasculitides in northwest Spain: implications of the Chapel Hill Consensus Conference definitions.

    Miguel A. Gonzalez-Gay;Carlos Garcia-Porrua;Jose Guerrero;Pilar Rodriguez-Ledo

  • Carotid ultrasound is useful for the cardiovascular risk stratification of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: results of a population-based study.

    Alfonso Corrales;Carlos González-Juanatey;María E Peiró;Ricardo Blanco

  • Aortic aneurysm and dissection in patients with biopsy-proven giant cell arteritis from northwestern Spain: a population-based study.

    Miguel A. Gonzalez-Gay;Carlos Garcia-Porrua;Angela Pineiro;Robustiano Pego-Reigosa

  • Biopsy-negative giant cell arteritis: clinical spectrum and predictive factors for positive temporal artery biopsy.

    Miguel A. Gonzalez-Gay;Carlos Garcia-Porrua;Javier Llorca;Carmen Gonzalez-Louzao

  • HLA-DRB1 status affects endothelial function in treated patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    Carlos Gonzalez-Juanatey;Ana Testa;Alberto Garcia-Castelo;Carlos Garcia-Porrua

  • Endothelial dysfunction in psoriatic arthritis patients without clinically evident cardiovascular disease or classic atherosclerosis risk factors

    Carlos Gonzalez-Juanatey;Javier Llorca;Jose A. Miranda-Filloy;Encarnacion Amigo-Diaz

  • Giant cell arteritis in northwestern Spain: a 25-year epidemiologic study.

    Miguel A Gonzalez-Gay;Jose A Miranda-Filloy;Maria J Lopez-Diaz;Roberto Perez-Alvarez

  • Strokes at Time of Disease Diagnosis in a Series of 287 Patients With Biopsy-Proven Giant Cell Arteritis

    Miguel A. Gonzalez-Gay;Tomas R. Vazquez-Rodriguez;Ines Gomez-Acebo;Robustiano Pego-Reigosa

  • Trend in hip fracture epidemiology over a 14-year period in a Spanish population.

    José L. Hernández;José M. Olmos;Maria A. Alonso;Carmen R. González-Fernández

Frequent Co-Authors

Miguel A. González-Gay
Miguel A. González-Gay University of Cantabria
Javier Martín
Javier Martín Spanish National Research Council
José Berciano
José Berciano University of Cantabria
Manolis Kogevinas
Manolis Kogevinas Pompeu Fabra University
Victor Moreno
Victor Moreno University of Barcelona
Pilar Amiano
Pilar Amiano Basque Government
Alejandro Balsa
Alejandro Balsa Hospital Universitario La Paz
Eva Ardanaz
Eva Ardanaz Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra
Oreste Gualillo
Oreste Gualillo Servicio Gallego de Salud
David E. Neal
David E. Neal University of Cambridge

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