New non-coding genes that cause childhood neurodevelopmental disorders have been identified

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An international consortium of scientists, with the participation of Spanish centres such as IDIBELL, CIBERER and the Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, has identified genetic variants in essential non-coding genes that cause previously undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in patient cohorts. The findings have been published in the high-impact scientific journal Nature Genetics.   Beyond […]

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“Active recipes” to prevent chronic diseases: the proposal of the +ACTIU project

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In Catalonia we spend about 5 and a half hours a day in sedentary behaviour, without moving, which represents a clear risk factor for the development of chronic diseases. The numbers confirm this, given that 2 out of 5 adults have this type of disease. This situation is aggravated by the lack of available outdoor

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Telemedicine reduces cardiovascular mortality in chronic heart failure by up to 54%

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The combination of telemonitoring and teleintervention reduces episodes of decompensation by 70% and cardiovascular mortality by 54% in people with chronic heart failure.

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Rediscovering denosumab: from osteoporosis treatment to a possible role against breast cancer

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The first results of a clinical trial have emerged that reveal the potential for denosumab, an osteoporosis drug, to be used in breast cancer.

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Honorary Diploma of the Catalan Society of Psychiatry and Mental Health for Dr. Jiménez-Murcia and Dr. Fernández-Aranda

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The Catalan Society of Psychiatry and Mental Health has recognized the contribution of both professionals, national and international leaders in clinical psychology

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New study on the causes of severe COVID-19 in vaccinated patients

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A type of autoantibodies is demonstrated to be an independent risk factor for the severity of COVID-19

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