The role of a type of liver cell in liver cancer is reviewed

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

8 months ago
fibroblasts, hepatocellular carcinoma, colangiocarcinoma

IDIBAPS researchers have reviewed the role of fibroblasts, a type of cell found in the liver, in the progression of liver cancer, both hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma.

El Clínic-IDIBAPS participa en las primeras guías sobre el uso de las máquinas de perfusión en el trasplante de páncreas

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

8 months ago
células beta, trasplante de páncreas

La Dra. Joana Ferrer ha liderado el grupo de trabajo que ha establecido por primera vez las bases clínicas y de investigación para el uso de estos dispositivos en este campo.

Falta de beneficio de anticoagular a los pacientes con episodios de alta frecuencia auricular

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

8 months ago
NOAH-AFNET 6, fibrilación auricular, edoxabán, anticoagulación oral

Un estudio internacional que cuenta con la participación del Clínic-IDIBAPS sugiere que la anticoagulación oral no ayuda a la prevención de ictus y embolias en pacientes con episodios de alta frec...

A new tool has been developed to determine the risk of liver disease

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

8 months ago
LiverScreen, Cirrhosis

Researchers at the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS led an international study, published in the journal The Lancet, in which they designed an index to determine the risk in the general population of developi...

Discovery of a new genetic variant associated with a slow progression of HIV infection

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

9 months ago
CHD1L gene, macrophages, HIV, IrsiCaixa, Hospital Clínic Barcelona-IDIBAPS

An international study involving IrsiCaixa and the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS, published today in the journal Nature, identifies a change in the human genome linked to better control of HIV replication....

A protein is found that reduces liver fibrosis and promotes liver regeneration

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

9 months ago
protein RNF41, cytokines, macrophages

Led by researchers from IDIBAPS-Hospital Clínic Barcelona, the study shows that the expression of RNF41 in macrophages could be key to solving chronic liver diseases, characterised by inflammation an...

A new therapeutic target in pulmonary hypertension is identified in an experimental model

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

9 months ago
survivin, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), Bcl2 and Mki67, YM155

Researchers at the hospital Clínic Barcelona-IDIBAPS and CIBERES show that the inhibition of survivin, an anti-apoptotic protein, improves pulmonary hypertension in an experimental model.

The Mediterranean diet is associated with a significant reduction in stress and anxiety during pregnancy

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

9 months ago
Mediterranean diet

Led by researchers from Clínic-IDIBAPS with support from Fundació "la Caixa", the study shows that pregnant women who follow a Mediterranean diet have between 25% and 28% less anxiety, better wellbe...

Protein implicated in hepatic fibrosis and abnormal mitochondrial function described

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

9 months ago
hepatic fibrosis

The study, led by researchers from Clínic-IDIBAPS and CIBER, reveals new functions of TCF20, beyond its role in neurologic processes and its implication in neurologic disorders.

Mechanism responsible for the loss of identity of hepatocytes in alcoholic hepatitis described

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

9 months ago
loss of identity of hepatocytes, alcoholic hepatitis

The loss of identity of liver cells is associated with the deterioration of liver function in alcohol-related hepatitis. In this context, the liver cells undergo a process called dedifferentiation; th...

The Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS is participating in a project to boost maternal and child research

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

9 months ago
RICORS-SAMID Network

Both institutions are participating in an agreement promoted by Sant Pau, which will allow for the sharing of scientific information, clinical data and patient samples in order to activate research gr...

Deep brain stimulation improves symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

10 months ago
Deep brain stimulation, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Bioque

Led by researchers from IDIBAPS-Hospital Clínic Barcelona, the study shows that the technique can be a safe and effective alternative for complex cases that do not respond to therapies.