An international study identifies new genetic variants related to severe covid-19

The investigation, participated by IDIAPJGol researchers, associates for the first time genetic variants previously related to heart disease, thrombosis and inflammation with the severity of covid-19

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 reduces the risk of developing long covid symptoms

IDIAPJGol participates in a cohort study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine that collects data from more than twenty million people from Catalonia, the United Kingdom and Estonia. The work shows that vaccines against covid-19 are up to 52 % effective in preventing post-covid syndrome

Author: Ariadna Creus i Àngel García, Banc d'imatges infermeres

Anna Berenguera: “It is necessary to give time and motivation to primary care professionals to do research”

The first PhD Day of IDIAPJGol, held on March 15, aims to promote the doctorate among professionals at the first level of healthcare and to share the doctoral thesis projects that are being carried out. We have spoken with the Deputy Director of IDIAPJGol to find out what this conference will consist of.

Older women have a lower risk of multisystem diseases than men

The study highlights the importance of interventions focused on delaying aging and age-related diseases to increase longevity and healthy life expectancy

Picture Danie Franco - Unsplash

Menstrual health is related to economic situation and self-perceived health

A study led by IDIAPJGol researchers, published in BMC Women's Health, concludes that women and people who menstruate with a low educational level, fewer economic resources and a poorer perception of their own health are more likely to experience heavy bleeding and pain during the period

Mariona Pujol: "The professionalized management of research makes it possible to obtain more resources"

The coordinator of the IDIAPJGol Project Management Unit hung up her lab coat to dedicate to identify funding opportunities for research staff and advise them on obtaining funds to carry out research. She claims that she finds her work very attractive, which allows her to continue to be very close to research from another perspective.