September 20th, 2024

Intense physical exercise reduces levels of the worst part of bad cholesterol

The oxidation of low-density lipoproteins present in the blood (LDL) or bad cholesterol opens the door to an increased cardiovascular risk, as this oxidized cholesterol is more likely to deposit in the arteries, leading to the growth of cholesterol plaques that cause arteriosclerosis. Engaging in intense physical activity reduces the oxidation of LDL particles, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. Thirty minutes of intense exercise daily reduces oxidized LDL cholesterol by 8 to 10%. However, the effect is only seen in men. Low or moderate intensity exercises do not have the same effect. This is revealed by a study from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia, published in the Spanish Journal of Cardiology.

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September, 19th, 2024

Hospital del Mar and UPF, with the European project Disc4All, create a database of 3D models of the spine that is unique in the world

The database, which is accessible to the entire scientific community, contains 16,807 models of the thoracolumbar part of the spine. It can help with the design of personalized models for patients with spinal deformities, thus improving their diagnosis and treatment.

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September 5, 2024

The risk of suicide skyrockets in people who have been hospitalized for a mental health issue

For women who have been admitted to a hospital for a mental disorder, the risk of suicide is 48 times higher than in the general female population. For men in the same situation, the risk is 28 times higher, according to a study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute published in JAMA Network Open. The risk of premature death, meaning dying before the age of 70, is also higher in people hospitalized for a mental disorder. This group has nearly eight times the mortality risk compared to the rest of the population. The study analyzed data from nearly 50,000 people. The disorders with the most impact are depression, cognitive disorders, adjustment and bipolar disorders, and alcohol use.

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VI Jornada "L'art de viure" para pacientes con dolor crónico

9 de octubre de 2024

SPX International Colloquium

8 de octubre de 2024

Jornada "Salut Mental. Reptes actuals en infància, adolescència i edat adulta"

9 de octubre de 2024