Kick off a study to analyze immunopathogenic mechanisms and the effect of vaccination in people with persistent Covid-19

The objective is to identify biomarkers and immunological mechanisms of persistent Covid-19 and to study the effect of vaccines. 300 people will participate in seven centers spread throughout Catalonia. The collaborative study is possible thanks to the logistical and operational support of the Daniel Bravo Foundation and the involvement of the group of those affected and persistently affected by Covid-19.

People who live in more depressed socioeconomic areas are at greater risk of adopting unhealthy lifestyles and diets

A new article from the Predimed-Plus project of IDIAPJGol and Rovira i Virgili University, relates socioeconomic factors and lifestyle to overweight and obesity. The study analyzes data from more than 1,500 people between 55 and 80 years old in Catalonia who participate in the study to deal with obesity.

A mobile application is being developed to improve coordination and response time to the treatment of heart attacks

The app has been devised as part of a research project that investigates whether the use of this system reduces the time between heart attacks until the start of treatment, and also aims to improve coordination between different professionals and health centers.

People with cancer backgrounds have a higher risk of complications for Covid-19

Two studies led by IDIAPJGol study the relationship between cancer and Covid-19.

Oxford and IDIAPJGOL’s researchers call for an urgent re-evaluation of “weak” opioid safety profile

A new study associates dispensations doses of tramadol with increased risk of mortality, cardiovascular events, and fractures compared to the use of codeine to treat pain.

The Citizen Hackt project organizes a disruptive innovation session to generate solutions to the challenge of digital literacy for the elderly

The Dream BIG Challenge is a disruptive innovation competition where in 3 hours hundreds of solutions are generated to the challenge of digital literacy of the elderly. A movement that brings citizens closer to the reality of innovation in companies and society, empowering them to be able to define and make the future they dream a reality.