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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
IDIBELL scientists take the stage in an All Stars edition of the sLHam
The IDIBELL science women sLHam reaches its 5th edition with the monologues of the most voted scientists women of the previous editions. The event will take place next Friday, February 11, at 7 pm in the Barradas Auditorium in l’Hospitalet.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Severe patients operated in the beginning of the pandemic did not have more complications or mortality, a study concludes
During the pandemic, several organizational changes were promoted at Bellvitge University Hospital: the critical care units of Intensive Care Medicine and the critical care units of Anesthesiology-Emergency Resuscitation (REA) and Surgical Resuscitation (RPQ) were moved to the area of Major Outpatient Surgery operating rooms, and the critical beds available for surgical patients were significantly reduced. […]
How did lockdown affect the treatment of people with gambling addictions?
The COVID-19 pandemic and confinement have been a challenge for the population. Actually, there has been a widespread increase in anxiety and depression symptoms. These effects have been more severe in certain groups, as in the case of some people with gambling addiction disorders. For them, isolation and continued access to the Internet have had […]
Scientists describe neuronal markers that predict the efficacy of psychological therapy in patients with anxiety
An international team led by researchers from IDIBELL, IDIBAPS and CIBERSAM have described that the activation of brain regions responsible for identifying relevant stimuli and evaluating the physiological response to them is an indicator of a good prognosis for therapy.