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Understanding the genetics of ADHD and the association with other pathologies will help to prevent and diagnose patients early and facilitate research into new targeted therapies.

Els guardons tenen la finalitat d’honorar les persones i entitats que s’hagin destacat de manera significativa pels serveis prestats amb vista al progrés i la millora de la sanitat. 

La recerca de la doctora Eva Colás, investigadora del VHIR, busca identificar biomarcadors en el fluid cervical de les pacients per a agilitzar i facilitar la detecció de la patologia.

 

The goal is to test a low-cost, easy-to-use and non-invasive monitor, which will serve to control intracranial pressure (PICO) values, which will help to control and treat different acute brain pathologies.

The researcher of the Renal Pathophysiology group at VHIR investigates the role of ClC-5 protein in the development of this rare kidney disease.

The team works in the African country with research projects aimed at the control of infectious diseases, chronic malnutrition and sexual and reproductive health.

Hakima Ouaarab Essadek, del Centre de Salut Internacional i Malalties Transmissibles Drassanes-Vall d'Hebron, assessorarà en el Departament de Salut en l’abordatge de les desigualtats de gènere.

The project has led to the development of a visual algorithm, so it can be used as a guide by patients and healthcare professionals.

Fins al 13 d’abril, el Vestíbul del Centre Corporatiu de l’ICS acollirà la selecció d’imatges que recull les millors fotografies dels 12 anys del Concurs de Fotografia Científica de Vall d’Hebron.

The recognition means the admission of the current head of the Endocrinology and Nutrition Service of Vall d'Hebron University Hospital and of the Diabetes and Metabolism research group of VHIR as a member of the RAMC.

As part of this campaign, several professionals from the Campus have become role models to explain their stories on social media.

The data was presented during the opening main plenary session at the International Stroke Conference held this week in Dallas, USA.

SIOPEN promotes research and the implementation of clinical trials to improve clinical practice in this type of childhood tumor.

RADeep aims to map at the European level the diagnostic methods, demography, survival rate, main clinical features and treatments of rare anaemia disorders patients.

Vall d’Hebron ha celebrat avui la Jornada del Dia Mundial contra el Càncer, una malaltia cada cop més freqüent que patiran al llarg de la vida un de cada dos homes i una de cada tres dones del nostre entorn.

Within the framework of a clinical trial, the first 3D printed medicine in Europe in the pediatric field will be tested.

Research has found that a significant number of patients with the Relapsing-Remitting variant have Progression Independent of Relapse Activity episodes.

The winning work is an international study that has shown the efficacy of robotic surgery for the repair of strictures in the ureters, one of the most common complications after removing the urinary bladder due to cancer.

Dr. Begoña Benito, the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) director, received the award, as recognition for the Institution’s contribution to developing science and technology in Catalonia.

The vaccines offer high protection against severe COVID-19 symptoms, with an effectiveness of up to 91% in infected women who had received the complete vaccination regimen and a booster dose.

The new tool will improve patient care and allow early detection of complications, as the hospital previously did not have a specific form.

The collaborative studies, co-led by Dr. Jordi Riera, present the experience with the use of extracorporeal life support and advance in the knowledge of the criteria to increase the success of the treatment.

The study analyzes the scientific evidence on the harmful effect of environmental pollution and heavy metals on cardiovascular health and summarizes the strategies for its prevention and treatment.

Pulmonary hypertension is a risk factor for patients who need surgery and, therefore, defining strategies for its management is important to allow a favorable clinical evolution.