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Kaye JA, Margulis AV, Fortuny J, McQuay LJ, Plana E, Bartsch JL, Bui CL, Perez-Gutthann S, Arana A. Cancer incidence after initiation of antimuscarinic medications for overactive bladder in the United Kingdom: evidence for protopathic bias. Pharmacotherapy. 2017 Jun;37(6):673-83. doi: 10.1002/phar.1932

Tell-Marti G, Puig-Butille JA, Potrony M, Plana E, Badenas C, Antonell A, Sanchez-Valle R, Molinuevo JL, Lleo A, Alcolea D, Fortea J, Fernandez-Santiago R, Clarimon J, Llado A, Puig S. A common variant in the MC1R gene (p.V92M) is associated with Alzheimer's disease risk. J Alzheimers Dis. 2017 Feb 3;56(3):1065-74. doi: 10.3233/JAD-161113

Rasouliyan L, Plana E, Aguado J. Considerations in the use of propensity scores in observational studies. Poster presented at the 2016 PhUSE Annual Conference; October 2016. Barcelona, Spain.

Afonso A, Schmiedl S, Becker C, Tcherny-Lessenot S, Primatesta P, Plana E, Souverein P, Wang Y, Korevaar JC, Hasford J, Reynolds R, de Groot MC, Schlienger R, Klungel O, Rottenkolber M. A methodological comparison of two European primary care databases and replication in a US claims database: inhaled long-acting beta-2-agonists and the risk of acute myocardial infarction. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2016 Sep;72(9):1105-16.

Margulis AV, Varas-Lorenzo C, Bui CL, McQuay LJ, Ziemiecki R, Reynolds M, Rebordosa C, Pladevall-Vila M, Fortuny J, Rivero-Ferrer E, Plana E, Atsma WJ, Appenteng K, Franks B, de Vogel S, D'Silva M, Perez-Gutthann S, Arana A. Validation of cardiovascular events and covariates in CPRD GOLD using questionnaires to general practitioners (GPS). Presented at the 32nd ICPE International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 27, 2016. Dublin, Ireland. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2016 Aug; 25(Suppl 3):255-6.

McGrath LJ, Rulgomez A, Plana E, Fortuny J, Garcia-Rodriguez L, Rebordosa C, Varas-Lorenzo C, Ziemiecki R, Gilsenan AW, Andrews E. Characteristics of patients prescribed prucalopride versus an active comparator in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Poster presented at the 32nd ICPE International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 28, 2016. Dublin, Ireland. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2016 Aug; 25(Suppl 3):634.

Rebordosa C, Varas-Lorenzo C, Castellsague J, Plana E, Bui C, Aguado J, Garcia Gil E, Perez-Gutthann S. Characteristics of new users of aclidinium bromide in the United Kingdom. Poster presented at the 32nd ICPE International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 28, 2016. Dublin, Ireland. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2016 Aug; 25(Suppl 3):677. doi: 10.1002/pds.4070

Plana E, McGrath LJ, Fortuny J, Ruigomez A, Fernandez-Cantero O, Garcia-Rodriguez LA, Gilsenan AW, Andrews E, Rebordosa C, Ziemiecki R. An algorithm to identify duplicate patients when pooling aggregate data from two primary care databases in the United Kingdom. Poster presented at the 32nd ICPE International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 26, 2016. Dublin, Ireland. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2016 Aug; 25(Suppl 3):58-9. doi: 10.1002/pds

Fortuny J, Kaye JA, Bui CL, Gilsenan AW, Bartsch J, Plana E, McQuay LJ, Calingaert B, Atsma WJ, Appenteng K, Franks B, de Vogel S, D'Silva M, Perez Gutthan S, Arana A, Margulis AV. Evaluation of free-text comments to validate common cancer diagnoses in the UK CPRD. Poster presented at the 32nd ICPE International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 26, 2016. Dublin, Ireland. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2016 Aug; 25(Suppl 3):58.

Kaye JA, Margulis AV, Plana E, Calingaert B, Perez-Gutthann S, Arana A. Cancer rates over time after initiation of overactive bladder drugs. Poster presented at the 31st ICPE International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2015. Boston, MA.

Fortuny J, Kaye JA, Margulis AV, Plana E, Calingaert B, Perez-Gutthann S, Arana A. Validity of cancer diagnoses in general practitioner medical records. Poster presented at the 31st ICPE International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2015. Boston, MA.

Rottenkolber M, Voogd E, van Dijk L, Primatesta P, Becker C, de Groot MC, Plana E, Alvarez Y, Durand J, Slattery J, Afonso A, Requena G, Huerta C, Alvarez A, de Abajo F, Tauscher M, Hasford J, Fischer R, Reynolds R, Schmiedl S. Seasonal changes in prescribing of long-acting beta-2-agonists-containing drugs. Respir Med. 2015 Jul;109(7):828-37. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2015.01.010

Puig S, Marcoval J, Paradelo C, Azon A, Bartralot R, Bel S, Bigata X, Boada A, Campoy A, Carrera C, Curco N, Dalmau J, Ferrandiz C, Ferrerres JR, Formigon M, Gallardo F, Gonzalez A, Just M, Llistosella E, Marti RM, Nogues ME, Pedragosa R, Pujol JA, Roldan-Marin R, Sabat M, Salleras M, Smandia JA, Zaballos P, Plana Hortoneda E, Malvehy J. Melanoma incidence increases in the elderly of Catalonia but not in the younger population: effect of prevention or consequence of immigration? Acta Derm Venereol. 2015 Apr 15;95(4):422-6. doi: 10.2340/00015555-1997

Afonso ASM, Schmiedl S, Becker C, Primatesta P, Plana E, Souverin PC, Korevaar JC, Hasford J, Reynolds R, de Groot MCH, Schlienger RG, Klungel OH, Rottenkolber M. Association between inhaled long-acting beta-2-agonists and the risk of acute myocardial infarction: a methodological comparison of two databases. Poster presented at the 30th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; October 2014. Taipei, China. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2014 Oct; 23(S1):390-1.

Hellwig K, Koren G, Butzkueven H, Tilson H, Hernández-Diaz S, MacDonald T, Kornyeyeva E, Plana E, Lu Y, Cremer M, Amar RK, Schlosshauer R, Collins W, Geissbühler Y, Karlsson G. Cumulative data on pregnancy outcomes after exposure to fingolimod. Presented at the 29th Congress of the European Committee for Research and Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS); October 2013. Copenhagen, Denmark. Previously presented at the 18th Annual Conference of Rehabilitation in MS (RIMS).

Hellwig K, Koren G, Butzkueven H, Tilson H, Hernández-Diaz S, MacDonald T, Kornyeyeva E, Plana E, Lu Y, Cremer M, Amar RK, Schlosshauer R, Collins W, Geissbühler Y, Karlsson G. Cumulative data on pregnancy outcomes after exposure to fingolimod. Presented at the 18th Annual Conference of Rehabilitation in MS (RIMS); October 2013. Copenhagen, Denmark.

Plana E, Zhu Y, Meier CR, Schlienger RG. Incidence of colorectal cancer in association with diagnosed hypertension. Poster presented at the 29th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2013. Montreal, Canada.

Rottenkolber M, Voogd E, van Dijk L, Primatesta P, Becker C, Schlienger R, de Groot MCH, Plana E, Alvarez Y, Durand J, Slattery J, Afonso A, Requena G, Gil M, Huerta C, Alvarez A, de Abajo F, Hesse U, Fischer R, Hasford J, Gerlach R, Tauscher M, Reynolds R, Klungel OH, Schmiedl S. Time trends in prevalence of inhaled long-acting beta-2-adrenoceptor agonist prescribing – A comparison of seven European electronic health record databases. Poster presented at the 29th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management 2013; August 2013. Montreal, Canada.

Fortuny J, Leteneux-Pantias C, Xu X, Plana E. Prevalence and incidence of pathologic myopia and retinal neovascularization in a US managed care database. Poster presented at the 2013 ISPOR 18th Annual International Meeting; May 2013. New Orleans, United States. [abstract] Value Health. 2013 May; 16(3):A176.

Norback D, Zock JP, Plana E, Heinrich J, Svanes C, Sunyer J. Mould and dampness in dwelling places, and onset of asthma: the population-based cohort ECRHS. Occup Environ Med. 2013 May;70(5):325-31.

Geissbuehler Y, Plana E, Hashmonay R, Randhawa S. Study design of a multinational gilenya™ (Fingolimod) pregnancy exposure registry. Poster presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC); May 2013. Orlando, FL.

Primatesta P, Plana E, Zhu Y, Tanko LB. Does hip fracture type or the method of surgical repair impact the length of hospital stay and the annual rate of hospitalizations? Poster presented at the International Conference on Frailty & Sarcopenia Research (ICFSR) 2014; March 2013. Barcelona, Spain.

Geissbühler Y, Butzkueven H, Hernández-Diaz S, Koren G, MacDonald T, Tilson H, Starzyk K, Plana E, Cremer M, von Rosenstiel P, Anand D, Schlosshauer R, Yuanyuan L, Hellwig K. Multinational gilenya™ (fingolimod) pregnancy exposure registry: preliminary results. Poster presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th AAN Annual Meeting; March 2013. San Diego, CA.

Salerni G, Carrera C, Lovatto L, Puig-Butille JA, Badenas C, Plana E. Benefits of total body photography and digital dermatoscopy ("two-step method of digital follow-up") in the early diagnosis of melanoma in patients at high risk for melanoma. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Jul;67(1):e17-27.

Primatesta P, Plana E, Moore A. A quantitative approach to benefit-risk assessment: an example with lumiracoxib. Presented at the 27th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2011. Chicago, IL.

Primatesta P, Plana E, Aponte Z. Risk of incident cardiovascular disease events in patients with psoriasis: a retrospective cohort study using the general practice research database. Presented at the 27th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2011. Chicago, IL.

López-León S, Fortuny J, Plana E, Zhu Y, Rivero E. The pattern of use of anti-depressant drugs in a pediatric population in a US managed care population. Poster presented at the 27th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2011. Chicago, IL. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2011 Aug; 20(Suppl 1):S101.

López-León S, Fortuny J, Plana E, Zhu Y, Rivero E. Adherence to antidepressant treatment among pediatric population in a US managed care population. Poster presented at the 27th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2011. Chicago, IL. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2011 Aug; 20(Suppl 1):S316.

Primatesta P, Plana Hortoneda E, Rothenbacher D. Gout treatment and comorbidities: a retrospective cohort study in a large US managed care population. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2011 May 20;12:103. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-12-103

Norback D, Zock JP, Plana E, Heinrich J, Svanes C, Sunyer J. Lung function decline in relation to mould and dampness in the home: the longitudinal European Community Respiratory Health Survey ECRHS II. Thorax. 2011 May;66(5):396-401.

Karakosta P, Chatzi L, Plana E, Margioris A, Castanas E, Kogevinas M. Leptin levels in cord blood and anthropometric measures at birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol. 2011 Mar;25(2):150-63.

Arana A, Wentworth CE, Rivero E, Plana E, Conde E. Lymphoma among patients with atopic dermatitis treated with topical corticosteroids and/or topical calcineurin inhibitors. Presented at the 69th Congress of the American Academy of Dermatology; February 2011. New Orleans, LA. Previously presented at the 26th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology.

Macsali F, Real FG, Plana E, Sunyer J, Anto J, Dratva J. Early age at menarche, lung function, and adult asthma. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2011 Jan 1;183(1):8-14.

Espuga M, Munoz X, Plana E, Ramon MA, Morell F, Sunyer J. Prevalence of possible occupational asthma in hairdressers working in hair salons for women. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2011;154(4):379-88.

Henneberger PK, Mirabelli MC, Kogevinas M, Anto JM, Plana E, Dahlman-Hoglund A. The occupational contribution to severe exacerbation of asthma. Eur Respir J. 2010 Oct;36(4):743-50.

Voll-Aanerud M, Eagan TM, Plana E, Omenaas ER, Bakke PS, Svanes C. Respiratory symptoms in adults are related to impaired quality of life, regardless of asthma and COPD: results from the European community respiratory health survey. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2010 Sep;8:107.

Olivieri M, Mirabelli MC, Plana E, Radon K, Anto JM, Bakke P. Healthy hire effect, job selection and inhalation exposure among young adults with asthma. Eur Respir J. 2010 Sep;36(3):517-23.

Arana A, Wentworth CE, Rivero E, Plana E, Conde E. Lymphoma among patients with atopic dermatitis treated with topical corticosteroids (TCS) and/or topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs). Poster presented at the 26th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology; August 2010. Brighton, England. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2010 Aug; 19(S1):S12.

Martín-Merino M, Fortuny J, Plana E, Rivero E, García-Rodríguez LA. Incidence of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema in newly diagnosed type I and type 2 diabetic patients. Poster presented at the 26th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2010. Brighton, United Kingdom. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2010 Aug; 19(Suppl 1):S251-2.

López-León S, Fortuny J, Plana E, Rivero E. The pattern of use of anti-depressant drugs. Poster presented at the 26th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2010. Brighton, United Kingdom. [abstract] Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2010 Aug; 19(1):S289.

Geissbühler Y, Plana E, Tuvblad C. Methylphenidate treatment in children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a drug utilization study in an US database. Poster presented at the International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management; August 2010. Brighton, England.

Vardavas CI, Chatzi L, Patelarou E, Plana E, Sarri K, Kafatos A. Smoking and smoking cessation during early pregnancy and its effect on adverse pregnancy outcomes and fetal growth. Eur J Pediatr. 2010 Jun;169(6):741-8.

Mendez MA, Plana E, Guxens M, Foradada Morillo CM, Albareda RM, Garcia-Esteban R. Seafood consumption in pregnancy and infant size at birth: results from a prospective Spanish cohort. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2010 Mar;64(3):216-22.

Solidaki E, Chatzi L, Bitsios P, Markatzi I, Plana E, Castro F. Work-related and psychological determinants of multisite musculoskeletal pain. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2010 Jan;36(1):54-61.

Svanes C, Sunyer J, Plana E, Dharmage S, Heinrich J, Jarvis D. Early life origins of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Thorax. 2010 Jan;65(1):14-20.

Chatzi L, Plana E, Pappas A, Alegkakis D, Karakosta P, Daraki V. The metabolic syndrome in early pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Metab. 2009 Dec;35(6):490-4.

Sunyer J, Forastiere F, Pekkanen J, Plana E, Kolz M, Pistelli R. Interaction between smoking and the interleukin-6 gene affects systemic levels of inflammatory biomarkers. Nicotine Tob Res. 2009 Nov;11(11):1347-53.

Chatzi L, Plana E, Daraki V, Karakosta P, Alegkakis D, Tsatsanis C. Metabolic syndrome in early pregnancy and risk of preterm birth. Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Oct 1;170(7):829-36.

Zock JP, Plana E, Anto JM, Benke G, Blanc PD, Carosso A. Domestic use of hypochlorite bleach, atopic sensitization, and respiratory symptoms in adults. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Oct;124(4):731-738 e.

Guxens M, Mendez MA, Julvez J, Plana E, Forns J, Basagana X. Cognitive function and overweight in preschool children. Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Aug 15;170(4):438-46.