COVID-19 Shows Greater Complications In Youth Than Influenza, Though Fatality Is Rare

While fatality was fortunately rare, complications including hospitalization, hypoxemia and pneumonia were more frequent in children and adolescents either diagnosed or hospitalized with COVID-19 than with seasonal influenza. Furthermore, labored breathing, loss of smell and gastrointestinal issues were more prevalent symptoms for younger people inflicted with COVID-19 than with influenza.

The project's Citizen Hackt workshops for seniors begin

Is everything that is said on social networks legit? Within the framework of the Citizen Hackt project, led by Dr. Pilar Montero from the GRIDAES group, the first free workshops on ICT tools will take place during the months of June and July for people aged 55 to 80 years.

Lleida primary care professionals detect unhealthy weight control behaviors among adolescents

A total of 2,496 adolescents from Lleida have participated in this study led by Mercè Pollina, a nursing professional from the CAP of Bellpuig.

Latest scientific publications

Check the latest articles in scientific journals of the IDIAPJGol or of our researchers. 

The IDIAPJGol studies the effects of pollution on health

On June 5, World Environment Day is celebrated and from IDIAPJGol we want to take advantage of this commemoration to highlight our latest studies that link pollution and people's health.

Open Girona pilot test ends

The Open Girona studio, led by the coordinator of USR Girona, Rafael Ramos, ended last Friday, May 21, with a concert with a thousand attendees at Salt.

Imatge Diari de Girona - Marc Martí