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Psychosis research reaches educational centers

The Patient Engagement in Research Area of ​​the Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD) has launched an educational initiative aimed at 3rd and 4th year ESO students to address mental health, contribute to the reduction of prejudices and stigmas, and promote the recognition of risk factors associated with psychotic disorders, also promoting early detection and prevention in the face of any warning signs.

  1. Bellvitge and Sant Joan de Déu identify the genetic variants associated with the most severe forms of Stargardt’s disease

    Stargardt's disease is a rare disease that causes the loss of central vision, progressively and irreversibly. It is usually diagnosed before the age of 20 and it is very difficult to predict the evolution of patients: some may worsen very quickly while in others the disease progresses slowly.

  2. An international study led by Sant Joan de Déu confirms that GNAO1-RD disease is not degenerative

    The study describes for the first time the long-term evolution of disorders related to the GNAO1 gene.

  1. Joan Comella will take over the management of the Fundació Sant Joan de Déu, replacing Emili Bargalló

    Today, April 29, the leadership transition at the Fundació Sant Joan de Déu (FSJD) becomes effective. In this new stage, Joan Comella takes over the leadership from Emili Bargalló, who concludes a 15-year period leading the institution.

  2. Consuming ultra-processed foods during pregnancy is associated with more than double the risk of developing preeclampsia

    Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods during pregnancy is associated with more than double the risk of preeclampsia, a serious but preventable complication.

  3. Dr. Joan Comella Carnicé, director of the Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, is appointed Full Member of the Reial Acadèmia de Medicina de Catalunya

    The director of the Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD) has been appointed Full Member of the Reial Acadèmia de Medicina de Catalunya (RAMC), a recognition that highlights his scientific career and his contribution to the advancement of medicine and biomedical research.

  4. An international study improves clinical prediction in genetic disorders related to NKX2-1

    NKX2-1-related disorders are genetic diseases caused by alterations in the NKX2-1 gene. This gene is essential for the development of the brain, lungs, and thyroid gland.

    Dario Ortigoza, MD, PhD and Laia Nou, MD.

  5. Genetic roadmap leading from benign thyroid tumors to cancer described

    A multiomic study describes, for the first time, the accumulation of genetic alterations that dictate the malignancy of a type of thyroid tumor, more prevalent in children and young adults.

  6. Reduced working hours benefit health, but may increase gender differences

    According to a study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Pompeu Fabra University and Sant Joan de Deu Research Institute, working fewer hours while maintaining the same salary has a positive effect on physical and mental health and work-life balance.