Symptoms of long-COVID can last up to two years after infection with COVID-19
According to a study of the COVICAT cohort, almost one in four people infected with SARS-CoV-2 suffered from long-COVID.
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Xavier Garcia Albiol visits the Institut Català d'Oncologia in Badalona
The Mayor of Badalona, Xavier Garcia Albiol, has paid an official visit to the Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO) in Badalona, located within the Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol building. The visit was attended by the director of the IGTP, Jordi Barretina.
IGTP drives biomedical innovation at Mobile World Congress 2025
The IGTP Actively participated in Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) and the 4 Years From Now (4YFN) platform, contributing its expertise in artificial intelligence, clinical data, genomics, and digital health innovation. Researchers and projects from the institute played a key role in several sessions and discussions, as well as in showcasing emerging biomedical technologies.
IIS IGTP secures three grants to boost nursing research
The IGTP, accredited as an Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IIS) - Health Research Institute - by Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and a CERCA centre of the Government of Catalonia, has secured three grants to fund nursing intensification contracts within the framework of the Strategic Plan for Health Research and Innovation (PERIS) 2022-2027.
Can Ruti reaffirms its commitment to rare diseases in an interdisciplinary event
On Friday 28 February, HUGTiP and IGTP held a new edition of their event to mark Rare Disease Day. The event brought together healthcare professionals and researchers to share knowledge and experiences in the field. The program also included the patient perspective in the final part of the event.
Researchers from IGTP bring science to schools and inspire future generations
In this year’s edition of #científiques, fourteen researchers from IGTP have shared their expertise in various schools and secondary schools across Catalonia, offering students a first-hand and inspiring insight into their work in biomedical research.
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A study led by the CIBEREHD group at Hospital Germans Trias demonstrates for the first time how to reduce the number of colonoscopies and improve the follow-up of patients with Crohn’s disease
Specialists from the Digestive System Department at the Hospital Germans Trias and the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Group (GReMII) at IGTP have led and published a unique study that represents an improvement in the monitoring and treatment of patients who have undergone surgery due to one of the main inflammatory bowel diseases: Crohn's disease.
Germans Trias and Qualud join forces to improve mental health hospitalisation with the development of a pioneering risk monitoring tool
An open-door psychiatry project from (HUGTiP, IGTP and Qualud has led to the creation of RutiSafeNet, an innovative risk monitoring tool for patients with acute mental disorders. This solution enables nursing staff to visualise and analyse data in real time, facilitating quick and well-informed decisions to enhance safety.
Ruti EyeLab holds its third edition to promote innovation in ophthalmology
The event, organised by the Ophthalmology Department of HUGTiP and IGTP, with the support of Societat Catalana d'Oftalmologia, featured various presentations and panel discussions with ophthalmologists and innovation experts, who shared their experiences and highlighted the importance of pioneering initiatives in eye health.
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A new study analyses how mRNA changes during the progression of atherosclerosis
Researchers from IDIBELL and IGTP have studied variations in mRNA length during the progression of atherosclerosis in a mouse model. The results could help identify new biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets.
