Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502414
N. García-Alvarado , M.I. Morales-Casado , P. Beneyto-Martín
Introduction
The prevalence of autoimmune comorbidities in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been the subject of numerous epidemiological studies. Due to the presence of biases and the heterogeneity of the publications, this association has not been firmly demonstrated. The aim of our study is to establish the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in MS patients from our region (Castilla-La Mancha, Spain) and to compare it with the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in a non-MS population, in order to strengthen the evidence for an association between MS and other autoimmune conditions.
Patients and methods
We conducted a retrospective, non-interventional, multicenter study analyzing the electronic medical records of 3,309,298 patients in the Castilla-La Mancha area (Spain) using an artificial intelligence system.
Results
The 22.5% of MS patients had at least one other autoimmune disease. Hypothyroidism, followed by type 1 diabetes mellitus and psoriasis, were the three most frequent autoimmune diseases in the MS cohort.
Conclusions
In the present study, we observed an association between most of the autoimmune diseases studied and MS when comparing their prevalence in the MS population versus the non-MS population. Confirmation of these findings could lead to changes in preventive strategies, diagnostic protocols, and therapeutic approaches for MS patients. Large-scale data analysis using artificial intelligence may help resolve epidemiological questions that remain unanswered to date.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502417
M. Moro Muñiz, A. Janicka-Caulineau, D. Salom Alonso
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502413
J. Mora-Delgado , L. Ramos-Ruperto , M.J. Pardilla , M.Á. Sicilia , A. Rodríguez-González , J.M. Sempere , R. Puchades
This work aims to provide internists with a practical, focused overview of how generative artificial intelligence (AI) based on large language models can be effectively integrated into daily clinical practice. It describes the primary adaptation mechanisms like fine-tuning and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for tasks such as report generation, synthesis of clinical findings, and support in differential diagnoses, highlighting real-world examples in Internal Medicine. Technical and organizational requirements for adoption are analyzed, including computing infrastructure, integration with electronic health records, and security/privacy protocols under GDPR and the EU AI Act. Opportunities for enhancing clinical decision-making, optimizing workflows, and reducing administrative burden are emphasized, alongside current limitations like bias, hallucinations, and the need for human oversight. Finally, recommendations are offered for prospective validation in real-world settings and for ensuring explainable transparency, with the goal of empowering internists to incorporate these innovative tools responsibly and efficiently.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502412
L. Ramos-Ruperto , J. Mora-Delgado , A. Rodríguez-González , M.A. Sicilia , M.J. Pardilla , J.M. Sempere , R. Puchades
Machine learning (ML) is a branch of artificial intelligence that is transforming clinical practice by providing tools capable of analyzing large volumes of data, identifying complex patterns, and generating predictions useful for medical decision-making. This article offers a practical and accessible introduction to key ML concepts for internists, addressing its application in tasks such as diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical management. The main types of learning (supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning), the importance of data quality, and the systematic process for developing ML projects in medicine are described. Advanced approaches, such as neural networks and model explainability, are also explored. By integrating these tools, clinicians can improve diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatments, and optimize resources, always with a critical approach that respects medical ethics.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502415
R. Quirós-López , J. Trujillo-Santos
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502416
J.P. Lara Muñoz , J.A. Vargas Núñez , J.J. García Seoane , A.F. Compañ Rosique
The training required for a Medical Degree requires a sufficient faculty structure to guarantee the acquisition of general practitioner skills. The National Conference of Deans of Spanish Medical Schools (CNDFME) has highlighted the significant faculty shortage, maintaining collaboration with university and healthcare institutions, promoting an increase in accredited faculty, modifications to the accreditation model, and the implementation of new teaching positions.
The evolution of accredited faculty for the Health Sciences Branch (2019-2024) is described: the number of accredited permanent teachers has increased significantly. The modifications to the accreditation processes incorporated in the Organic Law of the University System (LOSU) and the new accreditation model (RD 678/2023) are considered positive in encouraging the best professionals to join the faculty of the Schools of Medicine.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502421
J. García Alegría , C. García Tortosa , M.D. Martín Escalante , F. Miralles Linares , R. Puchades-Rincón de Arellano , M.M. Chimeno-Viñas
Background/objective
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been revolutionising medical practice in recent years. The aim of this study was to analyse the perception of self-knowledge, personal experience, degree of use and training needs in AI among Spanish internists who are members of the Spanish Society of Internal Medicine (SEMI) in order to guide their educational activities.
Materials and methods
Cross-sectional study using an anonymous survey with demographic variables, categorical questions, multiple-choice questions, and open-ended qualitative questions. Descriptive analysis with differences between age groups. The minimum estimated sample size of representative members was 368.
Results
Five hundred fourvalid responses were analysed (82% specialists, 16% residents). Self-perceived knowledge of AI was mainly intermediate or basic, with higher levels among those under 30 and lower levels among those over 60. Three out of four respondents had used AI, mainly in clinical practice, followed by research and teaching. The main perceived barriers were lack of specific training, doubts about reliability and ethical-legal issues, as well as technological limitations and resistance to change. The vast majority considered AI training to be important or very important, with particular interest in practical clinical applications, basic fundamentals and tool evaluation. The willingness to incorporate AI into practice was high across all age groups.
Conclusions
Spanish internists have varying levels of knowledge about artificial intelligence, with younger doctors having greater knowledge, and its main current use is in clinical practice. Lack of training is the main barrier to its incorporation, despite high demand for training and a general willingness to adopt it, highlighting the need for training programmes and strategies for integrating AI into internal medicine.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502418
A. Carrasco Laraña , J. Álvarez Troncoso , J.J. Ríos Blanco
Introduction
Systemic autoimmune diseases (SADs) pose a diagnostic challenge due to the heterogeneity of their manifestations and the frequent overlap of symptoms. The integration of large language models (LLMs), such as GPT-4, could complement clinical judgment through the systematic analysis of standardized clinical data.
Objective
To evaluate the diagnostic capability of GPT-4 in patients with SADs at a tertiary care center, comparing its results with the final consensus diagnosis issued by specialists.
Methods
A retrospective study was conducted on a cohort of 101 consecutively treated patients between January 1 and March 31, 2024, at the SAD Unit of La Paz University Hospital. Data collection was carried out using the unit's standardized anamnesis protocol. The “my GPT” model, based on GPT-4 and trained according to international diagnostic criteria, was evaluated following TRIPOD-AI guidelines.
Results
The overall diagnostic accuracy rate was 97.03%. Analysis based solely on anamnesis data achieved an accuracy of 82.18%, which increased by 14.85% when immunological results were included. A 100% accuracy was achieved in diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, inflammatory myopathies, Behçet's disease, and scleroderma. In contrast, for sarcoidosis and vasculitis —conditions that often require histological confirmation— accuracy was 91.67% and 80%, respectively.
Conclusion
The use of GPT-4, grounded in systematic clinical data collection and evaluated in accordance with TRIPOD-AI guidelines, demonstrates strong potential as an auxiliary tool in the diagnosis of SADs. Integrating this approach into clinical practice could help reduce interobserver variability and optimize decision-making.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502419
G. Martínez de las Cuevas , C. Baldeón Conde , S. Merino Millán , J.M. Olmos Martínez , J.L. Hernández Hernández , D. Nan
Background
We evaluated the impact of a specialized unit on reducing heart failure (HF) readmissions in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and HFrEF (LVEF < 40%) or mildly reduced EF (LVEF 40-50%), considering different levels of pharmacological optimization.
Methods
Retrospective analysis of a cohort of 135 patients. Readmission rates and their association with optimized treatment were analyzed.
Results
HF admissions decreased by 51% compared to the previous year (P = .013). Sixty percent received quadruple therapy, and 62-71% at least three drugs. NT-proBNP levels dropped by 70% (P < .001). Quadruple therapy was associated with fewer readmissions at 12 months (P = .036), as were ARNI + BB + MRA (P = .016) and MRA monotherapy (P = .012). The median time to achieve therapeutic optimization was 52 days (27-82 days).
Conclusions
A specialized unit markedly improves therapeutic optimization and reduces readmissions in these patients.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2025.502392
J.A. Peregrina Rivas , I.F. Aomar Millán , L.M. Beltrán Romero , L. Castilla Guerra
Obesity is a complex and heterogeneus disease, with metabolic risk that is not solely determined by body mass index. The distribution and functionality of adipose tissue-particularly that of white adipocytes- play a critical role in the development of insulin resistance, chronic inflammation and ectopic lipid deposition. Clinical ultrasound enables direct and reproducible characterization of the major fat compartments (epicardial, hepatic, perirenal, subcutaneous and intramuscular), of preperitoneal fat as an indirect marker of visceral adiposity and muscle mass, thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional anthropometric markers. These measurements have been associated with cardiovascular risk, renal dysfunction, hepatic steatosis, frailty and hospital-related complications, even among individuals with normal weight. Furthermore, ultrasound can be employed to monitor changes in these compartments following therapeutic interventions. Given its accessibility, low cost, and prognostic value, this technique serves as a valuable tool in the comprehensive evaluation of patients with obesity in Internal Medicine settings, contributing to a more precise, individualized and efficient approach to care.
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