Latest Child health biotechnology articles and news on biotech industry leaders, emerging biotech companies in Spain

Núria Montserrat receives funding from Aefat to advance research on Ataxia Telangiectasia

by IBEC - Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya

2 years ago
Ataxia Telangiectasia, Brain organoids

These funds are intended to support an innovative project aimed at advancing research on Ataxia Telangiectasia, a rare disease that affects children, manifesting before the age of two and causing seve...

New discoveries about the EWS-FLI oncogene involved in the development of Ewing's tumor

by Fundació Sant Joan de Déu

2 years ago
Ewing sarcoma, EWS-FLI oncogene

Researchers from IRSJD · SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital and IRB Barcelona have successfully developed Drosophila models expressing the EWS-FLI oncogene at varying levels, overcoming previous toxic...

The sooner the better: teaching healthy habits in elementary school reduces abdominal fat

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares - CNIC

2 years ago
abdominal fat

A study by the CNIC and Fundación SHE, supported by “la Caixa” Foundation, demonstrates that schools are a crucial environment for health promotion in children

Children’s behavioural problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels

by Universidad del País Vasco

2 years ago
cortisol, chronic stress

This hormone, excreted by the body to respond to situations of stress, accumulates in the hair and is an indicator of a long-term stress level

Eficacia y elección del tratamiento para la esofagitis eosinofílica en la edad pediátrica

by CIBEREHD-Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas

2 years ago
esofagitis eosinofílica

Un estudio ha evaluado los factores que afectan a la elección de la primera línea de tratamiento y a su eficacia en niños y adolescentes con esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo).

Oncoheroes Obtains Exclusive Worldwide Oncology Pediatric Rights Of Dovitinib

by Oncoheroes Biosciences

2 years ago
Oncoheroes, dovitinib, Novartis, inhibidor pantirosina cinasa (TKI)

Oncoheroes Biosciences and Novartis have signed a worldwide, exclusive licensing agreement for dovitinib, a multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitor originally developed by Novartis. Under the terms of this ag...

Neurological Symptoms Are Common - and Similar- in Severely Ill Children With Different Conditions

by ISGlobal - Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona

2 years ago
Neurological Symptoms, Lumbar punctures, child mortality

New study shows the urgent need to use early diagnostic tools to accurately identify the cause of such symptoms and tailor interventions to reduce mortality in children

Cannabidiol demonstrated to alleviate symptoms of Leigh syndrome

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

2 years ago
cannabidiol (CBD), Leigh syndrome, PPARγ, metallothionein

It has been demonstrated that daily administration of CBD is a promising treatment option. Through its multiple action it provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsant effects, which impr...

Los algoritmos de aprendizaje automático pueden ayudar al diagnóstico precoz de los trastornos del espectro alcohólico fetal

by Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica

2 years ago
trastornos del espectro alcohólico fetal (TEAF), Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF)

Investigadores del Clínic-IDIBAPS han coordinado un estudio que permite el diagnóstico precoz del TEAF, mejorando la calidad de vida de los afectados y sus familias.

Un nuevo tratamiento combinado de radioterapia e inmunoterapia mejora la supervivencia en modelos preclínicos de tumores cerebrales pediátricos

by CIMA - Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada

2 years ago
gliomas difusos de la línea media (DMG), TIM-3, aptámero, radioterapia

Investigadores del Cima y de la Clínica Universidad de Navarra demuestran que el bloqueo una molécula inmunitaria durante la radioterapia es una terapia más eficaz para los gliomas difusos de líne...

Research in Pitt-Hopkins at Sant Joan de Déu, a neurodevelopmental disorder

by Fundació Sant Joan de Déu

2 years ago
Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, TCF4 gene, MECP2 gene, Rett syndrome

Pitt-Hopkins syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, with an incidence of 1/11,000 to 1/41,000, caused by mutations in the TCF4 gene. This gene is crucial for the normal development of the nervous system...

¿Qué hacer tras un diagnóstico de TDAH?

by Universidad de Jaén

2 years ago
trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH)

El trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH) es un trastorno del neurodesarrollo caracterizado por un patrón persistente de inatención o hiperactividad-impulsividad que interfiere ...