Rafael Simó

24.7k total citations · 7 hit papers
418 papers, 17.5k citations indexed

About

Rafael Simó is a scholar working on Ophthalmology, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging. According to data from OpenAlex, Rafael Simó has authored 418 papers receiving a total of 17.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 151 papers in Ophthalmology, 112 papers in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and 94 papers in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging. Recurrent topics in Rafael Simó's work include Retinal Diseases and Treatments (147 papers), Retinal Imaging and Analysis (73 papers) and Glaucoma and retinal disorders (54 papers). Rafael Simó is often cited by papers focused on Retinal Diseases and Treatments (147 papers), Retinal Imaging and Analysis (73 papers) and Glaucoma and retinal disorders (54 papers). Rafael Simó collaborates with scholars based in Spain, United Kingdom and United States. Rafael Simó's co-authors include Cristina Hernández, Marta García‐Ramírez, Albert Lecube, Tien Yin Wong, Olga Simó‐Servat, Alan W. Stitt, Chui Ming Gemmy Cheung, Michael Larsen, Esther Carrasco and David M. Selva and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Rafael Simó

399 papers receiving 17.1k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

The progress in understanding and treatment of diabetic retinopathy

2015 834 citations Alan W. Stitt, Rafael Simó et al. profile →
Diabetic retinopathy

2016 779 citations Rafael Simó et al. profile →
Liraglutide vs insulin glargine and placebo in combination with metformin and sulfonylurea therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus (LEAD-5 met+SU): a randomised controlled trial

2009 688 citations Rafael Simó et al. Diabetologia profile →
Neurodegeneration in diabetic retinopathy: does it really matter?

2018 412 citations Rafael Simó, Alan W. Stitt et al. Diabetologia profile →
Screening for diabetic retinopathy: new perspectives and challenges

2020 398 citations Stela Vujosevic, Cristina Hernández et al. profile →
Neurodegeneration in the diabetic eye: new insights and therapeutic perspectives

2013 380 citations Rafael Simó, Cristina Hernández profile →
Effects of Sotagliflozin Added to Insulin in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

2017 305 citations Rafael Simó et al. profile →

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Rafael Simó

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Sex-specific metabolic effects of Treg expansion in db/db mice 2025 ·Frontiers in Immunology ·David A. Pérez-Martínez, (unknown), (unknown), Anna Álvarez-Guaita, (unknown), Cristina Hernández, Rafael Simó, María Llorián‐Salvador	0
2	A model based on artificial intelligence for the prediction, prevention and patient-centred approach for non-communicable diseases related to metabolic syndrome 2025 ·European Journal of Public Health ·(unknown), Andreea Ciudin, (unknown), Laura Llull, (unknown), M.N. Pons, (unknown), (unknown), Rafael Simó	0
3	Revisiting the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in a European cohort of elderly living with type 2 diabetes 2025 ·Journal of Alzheimer s Disease ·Nataša Popović, Noemi Lois, Santiago Pérez‐Hoyos, Rafael Simó, Lieza G. Exalto	0
4	Recent Advances on Sex Hormone‐Binding Globulin Regulation by Nutritional Factors: Clinical Implications 2024 ·Molecular Nutrition & Food Research ·(unknown), Cristina Sáez‐López, Anna Álvarez-Guaita, (unknown), Cristina Hernández, Rafael Simó, David M. Selva	5
5	Cognitive Profile and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment 2024 ·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ·(unknown), (unknown), Andreea Ciudin, Joan Ars, Marco Inzitari, Rafael Simó, Cristina Hernández, Sergio Ariño‐Blasco, María José Barahona, (unknown), Xavier Gironès, (unknown), (unknown), Carmina Castellano‐Tejedor	1
6	Prediction of clinical events by liver stiffness and chronic kidney disease by NAFLD in patients with type-2 diabetes 2023 ·Gastroenterología y Hepatología (English Edition) ·Jesús Rivera‐Esteban, Mònica Pons, (unknown), Ramiro Manzano-Núñez, Cristina Hernández, Olga Simó‐Servat, Jordi Bañeras, María José Soler, Daniel Serón, Anna Boixadera, Salvador Augustín, Rafael Simó, Ignacio Ferreira‐González, Joan Genescà, Juan M. Pericàs	1
7	Serum glial fibrillary acidic protein and neurofilament light chain as biomarkers of retinal neurodysfunction in early diabetic retinopathy: results of the EUROCONDOR study 2023 ·Acta Diabetologica ·Cristina Hernández, Olga Simó‐Servat, Massimo Porta, Jakob Grauslund, Simon Harding, Ulrik Frydkjær-Olsen, José Garcia-Arumı́, Luísa Ribeiro, Peter H. Scanlon, José Cunha‐Vaz, Rafael Simó	7
8	Usefulness of Ultrasound in Assessing the Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Body Composition: a Pilot Study 2023 ·Obesity Surgery ·Andreu Simó-Servat, (unknown), (unknown), Carmen Quirós, (unknown), (unknown), Verónica Perea, Rafael Simó, María José Barahona	4
9	Rapid Reduction of HbA1c and Early Worsening of Diabetic Retinopathy: A Real-world Population-Based Study in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes 2023 ·Diabetes Care ·Rafael Simó, Josep Franch‐Nadal, Bogdan Vlacho, Jordi Real, Ester Amado, (unknown), Manel Mata‐Cases, (unknown), Mercedes Rigla, (unknown), Cristina Hernández, Dı́dac Mauricio	18
10	Disruption of cortical cell type composition and function underlies diabetes-associated cognitive decline 2023 ·Diabetologia ·Karis Little, Aditi Singh, Àngel del Marco, María Llorián‐Salvador, María Vargas-Soria, (unknown), Montse Solé, (unknown), (unknown), Joan X. Comella, Ingeborg Klaassen, Rafael Simó, Mónica García‐Alloza, Vijay Tiwari, Alan W. Stitt	11
11	Efficacy of Insulin Titration Driven by SMS in Improving Glycemic Control in People with Type 2 Diabetes 2023 ·Journal of Clinical Medicine ·(unknown), Olga Simó‐Servat, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Josep Franch‐Nadal, Regina Mayor, (unknown), Rafael Simó, Cristina Hernández	2
12	Deep Learning of Retinal Imaging: A Useful Tool for Coronary Artery Calcium Score Prediction in Diabetic Patients 2022 ·Applied Sciences ·(unknown), Olga Simó‐Servat, (unknown), Cristina Hernández, Rafael Simó, (unknown)	13
13	Neuromodulation Induced by Sitagliptin: A New Strategy for Treating Diabetic Retinopathy 2021 ·Biomedicines ·(unknown), Patricia Bogdanov, (unknown), (unknown), Marta Valeri, Cristina Hernández, Rafael Simó	14
14	The Gaze Fixation Assessed by Microperimetry: A Useful Tool for the Monitoring of the Cognitive Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes 2021 ·Journal of Personalized Medicine ·(unknown), Olga Simó‐Servat, (unknown), (unknown), Carmina Castellano‐Tejedor, Cristina Hernández, Rafael Simó, Andreea Ciudin	7
15	Standardization of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Imaging Biomarkers in Diabetic Retinal Disease 2021 ·Ophthalmic Research ·Stela Vujosevic, José Cunha‐Vaz, João Figueira, Anat Löwenstein, Edoardo Midena, Mariacristina Parravano, Peter H. Scanlon, Rafael Simó, Cristina Hernández, Maria Madeira, Inês Marques, (unknown), Ana Rita Santos, Olga Simó‐Servat, (unknown), Dinah Zur, Tünde Pető	27
16	Alteration of the Mitochondrial Effects of Ceria Nanoparticles by Gold: An Approach for the Mitochondrial Modulation of Cells Based on Nanomedicine 2020 ·Nanomaterials ·(unknown), Sergio Navalón, Rafael Simó, Xavier Setoaín, Carolina Aparicio, Ibane Abasolo, Víctor M. Víctor, Hermenegildo Garcı́a, José Raúl Herance	10
17	Effect of Glucose Improvement on Nocturnal Sleep Breathing Parameters in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: The Candy Dreams Study 2020 ·Journal of Clinical Medicine ·Liliana Gutiérrez-Carrasquilla, Carolina López‐Cano, Enric Sánchez, Ferrán Barbé, Mireia Dalmases, Marta Hernández, (unknown), (unknown), Paola Carmona, Cristina Hernández, Rafael Simó, Albert Lecube	8
18	Utility of Insulin Resistance in Estimating Cardiovascular Risk in Subjects with Type 1 Diabetes According to the Scores of the Steno Type 1 Risk Engine 2020 ·Journal of Clinical Medicine ·(unknown), Gemma Llauradó, Lara Albert, (unknown), Brenno Astiarraga, (unknown), (unknown), Sonia Fernández‐Veledo, Rafael Simó, Joan Vendrell, José-Miguel González-Clemente	9
19	New Insights into the Mechanisms of Action of Topical Administration of GLP-1 in an Experimental Model of Diabetic Retinopathy 2019 ·Journal of Clinical Medicine ·(unknown), Patricia Bogdanov, (unknown), Cristina Solà-Adell, (unknown), Marta Valeri, Olga Simó‐Servat, (unknown), Rafael Simó, Cristina Hernández	39
20	Potential Role of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α in Downregulating Sex Hormone–Binding Globulin 2011 ·Diabetes ·Rafael Simó, Anna Barbosa-Desongles, Albert Lecube, Cristina Hernández, David M. Selva	96

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