Research Excellence Award
Mercedes Cao Vilariño
Universitary Hospital, Spain
Mercedes Cao Vilariño is a researcher associated with medical and health sciences in Spain. Her documented research includes a 2020 publication examining smoking cessation support and carbon monoxide monitoring among kidney transplant patients who smoke. This article presents a research profile and recognition overview for the Research Excellence Award associated with the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. The available bibliographic information and supplied research metrics provide the basis for this summary; further verification is needed to establish a comprehensive publication record and award decision.
Abstract
This profile summarizes the supplied academic indicators and a reported clinical research publication associated with Mercedes Cao Vilariño. The study concerns a randomized clinical trial investigating carbon monoxide monitoring using CO-oximetry and brief anti-smoking advice for kidney transplant recipients who smoke. The topic connects preventive healthcare, tobacco cessation, and the management of health risks in transplant populations. Supplied bibliometric figures list five documents, 15 citations, and an h-index of three; these values should be interpreted according to the source and date of retrieval. [1] [2]
Keywords
Mercedes Cao Vilariño; medicine and health sciences; kidney transplantation; smoking cessation; CO-oximetry; clinical research; preventive medicine; research impact; research excellence.
Introduction
Research excellence in healthcare involves the systematic investigation of clinical questions, evaluation of evidence, and potential translation of findings into practice. Smoking cessation is particularly relevant to patients with complex medical histories, including kidney transplant recipients. Research into brief interventions and objective monitoring methods may inform approaches to identifying tobacco use and supporting cessation. The listed publication provides a specific bibliographic point of reference for understanding this research area. [1]
Research Profile
The supplied profile associates the researcher with a hospital institution in Spain and the subject area of medicine and health sciences. The Scopus author identifier provides a route to reviewing indexed publications and associated citation records. Affiliation details, author-name variants, and profile metrics may change over time; institutional and database records should therefore be consulted for current verification. [2]
Research Contributions
The identified clinical trial addresses two components of smoking-related care: carbon monoxide assessment and brief anti-smoking advice. Its focus on kidney transplant recipients places the investigation within a specialized clinical population. The study title indicates a randomized trial design, although detailed conclusions, sample characteristics, and outcome estimates should be drawn from the full publication rather than inferred from bibliographic metadata alone. [1]
Publications
The supplied record identifies the following publication:
- “Randomized clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of CO-oximetry and anti-smoking brief advice in a cohort of kidney transplant patients who smoke.” International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2020. The supplied record lists Mercedes Cao Vilariño among the authors. [1]
Research Impact
The supplied indicators report five documents, 15 citations, and an h-index of three. Citation counts offer one measure of scholarly visibility, but they do not independently establish research quality, clinical effectiveness, or societal benefit. A fuller assessment would consider study design, methodological rigor, reproducibility, collaboration, and relevance to patient care. These indicators should be checked against the current Scopus record before formal publication. [2]
Award Suitability
The Research Excellence Award profile highlights a documented contribution to clinical research relevant to tobacco cessation and transplant care. Consideration for recognition may include verified publications, methodological contributions, independent evidence of impact, and the candidate’s wider research record. This profile describes award-related recognition context and does not, by itself, confirm that an award has been formally conferred.
Conclusion
Mercedes Cao Vilariño’s supplied research profile includes a clinical publication on smoking-related intervention in kidney transplant patients. The reported bibliometric indicators offer a concise snapshot of scholarly activity, while a complete evaluation requires examination of the publication, current author records, and broader evidence of research contribution. Accurate attribution and transparent verification remain essential to responsible academic recognition.
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References
- Seijo-Bestilleiro, R., Seoane-Pillado, M. T., Pértega-Díaz, S. D., Cao Vilariño, M., Gil-Guillén, V. F., et al. (2020). Randomized clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of CO-oximetry and anti-smoking brief advice in a cohort of kidney transplant patients who smoke.
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mercedes Cao Vilariño, Author ID 57195055799. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57195055799
- International Journal of Medical Sciences. (2020). Journal publication record for the randomized clinical trial on CO-oximetry and smoking cessation advice in kidney transplant patients.
- Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official awards website.
innovationtechnologist.com/