2022

A worm model allows the study of adverse effects of the most common chemotherapy against solid tumors and improves its effectiveness

Using the earthworm C. elegans as a model, a group of researchers from IDIBELL and ICO has shown that a diet rich in glucose accentuates the effect of cisplatin and that dopamine protects against the neurotoxic effects of the drug.

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Scientists discover a micro-RNA that can promote the development of atherosclerosis in patients with coronary disease

The study opens the way to the potential use of inhibitors of this miRNA as a therapeutic strategy to stop the progression of this vascular condition

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the colorectal cancer screening: consequences of the first wave

Researchers from IDIBELL and ICO have analyzed the impact of the first COVID19 wave on the Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Program. The results show a 43% reduction in the number of invitations expected during 2020.

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Viladecans Against Cancer donates € 20,000 to IDIBELL for research on COVID-19

On Tuesday, February 1st, the Coordinating Association “Viladecans Contra el Càncer” has made a donation of € 20,000 to IDIBELL. The event was attended by representatives of the collaborating associations and by Maria Gato, director of the Association, Carles Ruiz, Viladecans mayor, and Dr. Gabriel Capellá, IDIBELL director. The funds will be used for research

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The incidence of H. influenzae infection remains stable but its antibiotic resistance increases

Haemophilus influenzae is a bacterium that can cause mild respiratory infections such as sinusitis or conjunctivitis, but also more serious ones such as pneumonia, complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or invasive disease – when the bacterium penetrates deep tissues, such as blood or cerebrospinal fluid. The IDIBELL and Bellvitge University Hospital research group

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