August 2023

Scientists find relationship between two neurotransmitters and eating disorders and obesity

This study has found significant relationships between the blood concentration of two endocannabinoid neurotransmitters with clinical variables and body mass index (BMI) in a group of patients with extreme clinical weight conditions.

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New advances in the analysis of the mechanisms that explain the dual role of TGF-beta in hepatocellular carcinoma

The results show that a protein, NADPH oxidase NOX4, which had been described as a mediator of TGF-beta-induced cell death, also participates in the pro-tumorogenic response to this factor, specifically mediating its pro-migratory and invasive effects.

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A new heart failure program can reduce hospitalizations and deaths at 90 and 180 days after discharge

According to the study carried out by the IDIBELL research group on cardiovascular diseases (BIOHEART), this program not only could reduce hospital admissions and deaths of patients 30 days after discharge – as it was already proven – but also at 90 and 180 days.

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A study concludes that territorial integrated care for people with heart failure reduces the impact of socioeconomic inequality

The Bellvitge Hospital, Primary Care and IDIBELL have analyzed the cases of more than 77,500 heart failure patients in Catalonia between 2015 and 2019.

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First clinical trial of a treatment that attacks lung cancer and brain metastasis at the same time

In a phase 2 clinical trial, researchers have observed that this combination allows to carry out global treatment from the beginning, manages to keep metastases stable for 7

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IDIBELL participates in EU-funded ONCODIR project to improve colorectal cancer prevention

Led by the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), the project includes 27 complementary partners from different research domains. This initiative integrates cutting-edge research methodologies powered by artificial intelligence to deliver personalized, evidence-based approaches for preventing this type of cancer.

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New research will look for risk indicators of harmful internet use among adolescents

Dr. Josep Manuel Menchon, group leader at IDIBELL and head of the Psychiatry Service at Bellvitge University Hospital, participates in a pioneering study led by the University of Hertfordshire to address and reduce the risks of harmful Internet use among adolescents.

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Maria Eulàlia Juvé and Jordi Adamuz participate in the publication of a nursing mentoring book

The article by Juvé and Adamuz highlights the importance of knowledge of nursing tools and strategies (ATIC and ARES) to improve patient outcomes and the work environment.

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The IDIBELL educational Tandem with the Institut Bellvitge closes the 2022-23 academic year with the launch of new activities

The participation of Institute students in the IDIBELL sLHam for women scientists, the creation of a new Sant Jordi award or the co-creation of content and activities for the new Biomedicine subject have been the main novelties of the course.

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