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New natural compound for the treatment of thalassemia and sideroblastic anemia
Hematopoiesis generates blood cells from stem cells in the bone marrow, ensuring essential functions like oxygen transport, immune defense, and […]
Nanoconjugate for the treatment of colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide and the second most common type of cancer among residents in […]
New methodology for the creation of circulating miRNA libraries
Currently, the most common method for quantifying miRNA variants in biological samples is next-generation sequencing (NGS). However, this type of […]
Novel highly selective CDK4 inhibitors for the treatment of different cancers
Cancers such as glioblastoma, breast, pancreatic, and colon cancer represent a significant health burden, accounting for over half of all […]
Peptide for the prevention and treatment of influenza and other respiratory viral infections
Influenza is a significant global health threat, with one billion cases annually, including 3 to 5 million severe cases. According […]
New biomaterial for implantable surfaces
The materials used in the manufacturing of prostheses for traumatology and orthopedic surgery (such as stainless steels and titanium alloys) […]
RECTOSCOPE REVI (RECTUM – VISION)
Currently, the integrity of anastomoses after colorectal surgery is commonly assessed using indirect methods like the air insufflation test, followed […]
Novel N-acyl amino acid treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s present a difficulty for current medicine. While there are treatments that temporarily mask their symptoms, […]
Novel treatment with PPAR modulators for metabolic diseases
Metabolic syndrome affects about 25% of the global population, encompassing conditions like abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, elevated triglycerides, low HDL […]
Novel molecular biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of spitz melanocytic tumors
Melanoma accounts for 5% of skin tumors but causes 80% of skin cancer-related deaths. At diagnosis, 90% of cases are […]
CANDI-TEST: A novel Candida albicans diagnostic method
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common condition affecting women, with Candida albicans responsible for approximately 90% of cases. This yeast […]
Novel Cell and Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is the most aggressive and common type of malignant brain tumor in adults. […]
CRHR1 Agonist: A novel treatment for social anxiety disorders
Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) are prevalent anxiety disorders that significantly impact individuals’ ability to form […]
PhotoMeDAS: A smart solution for cranial deformation in infants based on head modeling
Cranial deformities are a prevalent challenge in pediatric consultations, as they can lead to increased intracranial pressure, abnormal brain growth […]
Comprehensive binocular pupillometry system for rodents
Evidence from studies in humans, primates, and rodents shows that pupil size variations correlate with arousal, attention, and cognitive processing. […]
Antimicrobial composite material
Bacterial growth poses a significant disadvantage by causing numerous diseases in humans, such as infections, allergies, and food poisoning. Furthermore, […]
New treatment for congenital anemias repurposing existing drugs
Anemia is a condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin levels, which poses […]
Biomarkers and Method for Detecting Statin-Intolerant Patients with Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiovascular diseases are currently one of the leading causes of global mortality, and a primary risk factor associated with these […]
Device for hand motor and cognitive rehabilitation
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, occurring in more than 10 million cases every year. Furthermore, […]
Synergistic pharmacological combination for the treatment of cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2022. First-line treatment usually […]
Computational system for the diagnosis of acute leukemias and lymphomas from peripheral blood images
The identification of irregularities in the structure of blood cells plays a crucial role in diagnosing various diseases such as […]
Melatonin treatment to reduce infarct size in patients with myocardial infarction
The identification of irregularities in the structure of blood cells plays a crucial role in diagnosing various diseases such as […]
Novel cell suspension for the treatment of ischemic stroke
Currently, ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the world. In this regard, providing an […]
GRENADA platform: Drug repurposing hypotheses through a data-driven approach
Network medicine is the application of network science toward identifying, preventing, and treating diseases. It provides a better understanding of […]
Uterine manipulator for laparoscopic abdominal hysterectomy
Each year, over 1.3 million hysterectomies are performed, with approximately 50.000 taking place in Spain. However, only 50% of these […]
Salicylamide derivatives for the treatment of viral infections.
Infectious diseases can spread very rapidly and are increasingly difficult to treat, causing serious health problems worldwide In this line, […]
MICROTRAPS: Plasma membrane-derived vesicles to treat viral infections
Epidemics of emerging and re-emerging viral diseases such as the current pandemic by SARS-CoV-2 pose a real threat to global […]
Therapeutic gene target and repurposed drugs for spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition affecting approximately 1 in 8.000 births, caused by the absence or […]
Automatic Method For Home Detection Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a very common disorder that occurs due to recurrent interruptions of breathing during sleep. These obstructive events […]
Molecule to increase cellular levels of CoQ10 for the adjuvant treatment of different conditions
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is widely known for being a key molecule for human metabolism. This compound’s importance stems from its […]
Method for the early detection of glaucoma
Glaucoma is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disease that leads to irreversible blindness. It is characterized by the progressive loss of retinal […]
Novel self-propelled nanomotors for the treatment of chronic infections
Although, at the moment, most acute bacterial infections have been eradicated thanks to the development of antibiotics and vaccines, chronic […]
I-SOL: New antiviral drug
The development of broad-spectrum and highly effective antiviral agents is an important goal shared by the fields of virology and […]
BRITE-A: Obesity treatment based on a browning activation system
Obesity is a chronic disease with a multifactorial aetiology that includes genetic, environmental, metabolic, lifestyle, and behavioural components. It is […]
Mangostanin hyaluronic acid gels to treat periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is one of the most common oral health conditions, affecting more than 50% of the adult population. Current […]
Ultrasound technique for anisotropy measurement
The structural microarchitecture of soft tissues, like breast or skin, is recently attracting attention among the biomechanical engineering community. Moreover, […]
Hybrid nanofibers for tissue and nerve regeneration
Patients with damage suffered to the nervous systems require intensive and costly medical attention, which can lead to substantial economic […]
Ultrasonic patch for non-invasive transmission of shear waves to impact cellular behavior
Since the circumcised area of a tumor is less rigid than the tumor itself, it is possible to detect them […]
Biomimetic Magnetic Nanoparticles (BMNPs)
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are currently being used in numerous applications, but they present a series of technological disadvantages, for instance, […]
New anticancer agents for photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a technique commonly used to treat different types of cancers, especially skin cancers, and other diseases […]
LightScribe disc-based sample analysis system and method
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Currently, in the European Union, […]
Compound for the treatment of overweight and obesity
According to the World Health Organization, overweight and obesity are described as abnormal or excessive accumulations of white adipose tissue […]
Sturgeon cartilage biomaterial for tissue regeneration
The human articular cartilage has limited self-regeneration capacity due to the low proliferation capability of cartilage cells and the lack […]
New biomaterial for its use in regenerative medicine
Musculoskeletal conditions affect 1.7 billion people worldwide and are associated with pain and significantly limited mobility. Such conditions include fractures […]
Drug repositioning for the treatment of muscular dystrophies
Muscular dystrophies are a group of rare inherited genetic conditions, different types of mutations in the genes that control muscle […]
Nanoenabled Hydrogels For Advanced Skin Care
Chronic non-healing wounds require intensive and costly medical attention and constitute a substantial economic burden to the healthcare systems. There […]
Neurocable technology for nerve repair
Existing solutions for nerve repair are based on artificial hollow support tubular structures that work as a nerve sheath but […]
Novel composition for extracorporeal photopheresis therapy
Several new immunological-based clinical treatments have been appearing to treat diseases such as those associated with T lymphocytes: atopic hypersensitivities, […]
Raltegravir – therapeutic inhibitor of fascin1 in cancer
Tumour metastasis is the leading cause of cancer mortality and requires the formation of cellular protrusions on tumour cells that […]
Venetoclax – new treatment for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the world’s fourth most deadly cancer with almost 900.000 deaths annually and is the third most […]
Small-molecule to treat psoriasis by targeting TREX2
Psoriasis is an inflammatory immune-mediated disease characterized by keratinocyte proliferation and deregulated differentiation and immune cell infiltration. Psoriasis treatments range […]
New family of spiro-heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical applications and its synthesis method
Spiro-heterocyclic compounds are broadly applied in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries as building blocks or grouped in molecular libraries that will […]
Pharmaceutical use of neuropeptides for treating alcohol use disorder
Alcohol consumption is considered a major risk factor for disease and mortality worldwide. Current therapies in alcohol use disorders (AUD) […]
Endotracheal dilation and ventilation device for difficult airway cases and improved safety for Covid-19
In the past few weeks, due to the global pandemic generated by COVID-19, the patient’s airway management and healthcare professionals’ […]
Method for detecting and quantifiying senescence in urine samples
The present invention provides a new compound that can be used as a fluorescent probe for measuring the level of […]
Theranostic nanoparticle for oncology
The presented invention comprises a theragnostic system that includes a carrier nanoparticle, a therapeutic agent of choice, an anti-FOLH1 monoclonal […]
RNA signature for the detection of early <2 years breast cancer recurrence
In breast cancer, patients that experiment an early recurrence (less than 2 years after diagnosis) are related to a more aggressive […]
Protective covering for newborn babies
Wrap newborns babies could make them develop anatomical problems as they remain with their legs close together for long periods. The […]
Potentiometric sensor for glucose monitoring
The present invention provides a new technology for selectively and directly determine the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous […]
RNA signature for the assessment of neoadjuvant chemotherapy response in triple-negative breast cancer
The present invention provides an in vitro method for the prediction of response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), or for selecting […]