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Cervical cytologies are not sensitive enough to detect endometrial cancer

The screening programs of cervical cancers diagnosticated by cervical cytologies have reduced the incidence and mortality of this cancer. However, a retrospective study of IDIBELL and ICO that included 371 women treated at the Hospital de Bellvitge has shown that these tests are not effective for endometrial cancer diagnosis.

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Identified a possible biomarker for the appearance of stones in cystinuria

A new study identified a possible biomarker for the appearance of cystine stones in the urinary tract in a murine model of cystinuria.

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An indicator of endothelial dysfunction predicts the need for ICU transfer in patients with bone marrow transplantation

The hematology team, from IDIBELL and ICO, has published an article in the journal Blood Advances that proposes this index as a tool to identify patients with higher risk to be transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

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A new drug increases the life expectancy of patients with very aggressive intraocular cancer

The results of a clinical trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that Tebentafusp is the first drug to increase overall survival in metastatic uveal melanoma, highly aggressive cancer that causes death in 50% of cases in less than a year.

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The excellence of human resources in research

IDIBELL’s strategic plan is closely linked to the human resources strategy for researchers. Here we present some of the concrete actions that we are carrying out in recruitment and selection, working conditions, ethical and professional aspects, and training and development.

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It is necessary to rethink how are paid the radiotherapy costs

Not all countries have the same organizational models, but the payment system between the government and hospitals seems to be a determining factor for the health policy evaluation.

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The Mediterranean diet helps improve cognitive function and memory

Older adults who are overweight or obese who stick most closely to the Mediterranean diet preserve their cognitive performance and even improve their abilities after three years

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