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Overview

Ramon Planas is affiliated with the University of Barcelona in Spain and contributes research primarily within the fields of Engineering and Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. Their work spans a range of interdisciplinary topics, combining aspects of biomedical engineering with molecular biology contexts.

Their recent publications include the following papers:

  • Epigenetic footprint enables molecular risk stratification of hepatoblastoma with clinical implications (2020, Journal of Hepatology)
  • Human Brain Imaging by Electromagnetic Tomography: a mobile brain scanner for clinical settings (2022, 2022 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP))
  • Computational aspects of electromagnetic tomography (2023, Computers & Mathematics with Applications)

These papers highlight a focus on medical imaging technologies and cancer-related molecular mechanisms, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach bridging engineering methods and molecular research.

Frequent publication venues where Ramon Planas has contributed include:

  • Journal of Hepatology
  • 2022 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP)
  • Computers & Mathematics with Applications

Coauthorship collaborations feature a range of researchers, reflecting interdisciplinary and possibly collaborative projects:

  • Tommy Henriksson
  • Stephen Pearce
  • Juan Carrillo-Reixach
  • Laura Torrens
  • Marina Simon-Coma

Their research fields of specialization are diverse, with the main areas of study being:

  • Engineering
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Within these fields, their subfields of study encompass:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cancer Research
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Molecular Biology

Key topics addressed in Ramon Planas's work include:

  • Electrical and Bioimpedance Tomography
  • Microwave Imaging and Scattering Analysis
  • Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging
  • RNA modifications and cancer
  • Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
  • MicroRNA in disease regulation

The breadth of Ramon Planas's research covers both technological innovations in imaging modalities and the molecular-level study of cancer mechanisms, indicating a multidisciplinary approach integrating engineering principles with life sciences.

Best Publications

  • Arterial embolisation or chemoembolisation versus symptomatic treatment in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: a randomised controlled trial.

    Josep M Llovet;Maria Isabel Real;Xavier Montaña;Ramon Planas

  • Effect of Intravenous Albumin on Renal Impairment and Mortality in Patients with Cirrhosis and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

    Pau Sort;Miquel Navasa;Vicente Arroyo;Xavier Aldeguer

  • Diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: a consensus document

    Antoni Rimola;Guadalupe García-Tsao;Miquel Navasa;Laura J.V. Piddock

  • The management of ascites in cirrhosis: Report on the consensus conference of the international Ascites club

    Kevin P. Moore;Florence Wong;Pere Gines;Mauro Bernardi

  • Beta-Blockers to Prevent Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients with Cirrhosis

    Roberto J Groszmann;Guadalupe Garcia-Tsao;Jaime Bosch;Norman D Grace

  • Drug-Induced Liver Injury: An Analysis of 461 Incidences Submitted to the Spanish Registry Over a 10-Year Period

    Raúl J. Andrade;M. Isabel Lucena;M. Carmen Fernández;Gloria Pelaez

  • Hepatic venous pressure gradient predicts clinical decompensation in patients with compensated cirrhosis.

    Cristina Ripoll;Cristina Ripoll;Roberto Groszmann;Roberto Groszmann;Guadalupe Garcia–Tsao;Guadalupe Garcia–Tsao;Norman Grace

  • ABT-450/r–Ombitasvir and Dasabuvir with or without Ribavirin for HCV

    Peter Ferenci;David Bernstein;Jacob Lalezari;Daniel Cohen

  • Primary Prophylaxis of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Delays Hepatorenal Syndrome and Improves Survival in Cirrhosis

    Javier Fernández;Miquel Navasa;Ramón Planas;Silvia Montoliu

  • Randomized comparative study of therapeutic paracentesis with and without intravenous albumin in cirrhosis

    Pere Ginès;Llúcia Titó;Vicente Arroyo;Ramón Planas

  • Norfloxacin prevents spontaneous bacterial peritonitis recurrence in cirrhosis: Results of a double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial

    Pere Ginés;Antoni Rimola;Ramón Planas;Victor Vargas

  • Renal impairment after spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhosis : incidence, clinical course, predictive factors and prognosis

    Antonio Follo;Jose María Llovet;Miquel Navasa;Ramón Planas

  • Randomized trial comparing albumin, dextran 70, and polygeline in cirrhotic patients with ascites treated by paracentesis

    A Gines;G Fernandez-Esparrach;A Monescillo;C Vila

  • Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting versus paracentesis plus albumin for refractory ascites in cirrhosis

    Pere Ginès;Juan Uriz;Blas Calahorra;Guadalupe Garcia–Tsao

  • Comparison of paracentesis and diuretics in the treatment of cirrhotics with tense ascites. Results of a randomized study.

    Pere Ginés;Vicente Arroyo;Enrique Quintero;Ramón Planas

  • Tumor necrosis factor and interleukin-6 in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhosis: Relationship with the development of renal impairment and mortality

    Miguel Navasa;Antonio Follo;Xavier Filella;Wladimiro Jiménez

  • Norfloxacin vs ceftriaxone in the prophylaxis of infections in patients with advanced cirrhosis and hemorrhage.

    Javier Fernández;Luis Ruiz del Arbol;Cristina Gómez;Rosa Durandez

  • Hepatorenal syndrome

    Ramon Planas;Ramon Bataller;Juan Rodés

  • Effects of silymarin in alcoholic patients with cirrhosis of the liver: results of a controlled, double-blind, randomized and multicenter trial

    Albert Parés;Ramón Planas;Miguel Torres;Joan Caballería

  • Peginterferon-Alfa2a Plus Ribavirin for 48 Versus 72 Weeks in Patients With Detectable Hepatitis C Virus RNA at Week 4 of Treatment

    José M. Sánchez–Tapias;Moisés Diago;Pedro Escartín;Jaime Enríquez

Frequent Co-Authors

Manuel Romero-Gómez
Manuel Romero-Gómez University of Seville
Pere Ginès
Pere Ginès University of Barcelona
Vicente Arroyo
Vicente Arroyo University of Barcelona
Josep M. Llovet
Josep M. Llovet University of Barcelona
Juan Rodés
Juan Rodés University of Barcelona
Antoni Rimola
Antoni Rimola University of Barcelona
Rafael Bañares
Rafael Bañares Complutense University of Madrid
Wladimiro Jiménez
Wladimiro Jiménez University of Barcelona
Angel Gil
Angel Gil University of Granada

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