Summary From the point of view of biomedicine, to highlight the new therapy against a disease as terrible as ALS tested in Canada. Unfortunately there are doubts as to its effectiveness. As far as Global Health is concerned, it is verified that it is the vaccine nationalism of the States that has led to […]
Summary From the point of view of biomedicine, the article in the journal Cell stands out, in which MIT researchers design a complete functional map of genes in human cells. Also the possibilities of liquid biopsy, which will make it possible to diagnose cancers at an early stage through a simple blood test. It […]
On May 22, 2022, a breakfast was held at the headquarters of Roland Berger in which Mr. Jaume Raventós, CEO of Korian Spain, acted as a guest. What follows is a summary of his intervention. The presentation used by Mr. Raventós can be seen below: Presentacion-Korian-Spain-RB-v3 The Korian group A large international presence An […]
Summary From the point of view of biomedicine, to highlight the Science article, showing that the brain and the immune system are interconnected. Monkeypox is transmitted by direct contact, therefore “ring vaccination” is indicated, only to contacts of an infected person. As far as Global Health is concerned, the universal coverage approach in Nigeria, […]
Summary From the point of view of biomedicine, the most important are the advances in the study of the microbiota, published in the journal Science. As far as Global Health is concerned, the tragic mistake of the donation of vaccines by Europe should be highlighted, since many of those sent were close to […]
Roche: how to run a big pharma like a startup Breakfast-debate with Mr. Federico Plaza, Director of Corporate Affairs of Roche Farma Spain On April 27, 2022, a breakfast-debate was held at the Roland Berger headquarters in Madrid with Mr. Federico Plaza, Director of Corporate Affairs of Roche Farma Spain and Vice […]
Summary From the point of view of biomedicine, there seems to be new evidence of the relationship between acute childhood hepatitis and COVID. Interesting articles on how COVID can affect the brain, generating a kind of “dementia epidemic” and what long covid is and how to treat it. Regarding Global Health, possible alarming effects […]
Summary From the point of view of biomedicine, the important study published by the journal Science should be highlighted, outlining the most detailed atlas of human cells to date. The discussion about the origin of acute childhood hepatitis continues. As far as Global Health is concerned, it is found that the United States has […]
Summary From the point of view of biomedicine, two important editorials in The Economist should be highlighted on wearables (devices to wear, mainly smart watches) and medicalized apps, which could represent a new form of relationship between citizens and the health system and greater involvement of the population in maintaining their own health. As […]
Summary From the point of view of biomedicine, to highlight the evolution of acute hepatitis in children; Lilly’s announcement of a drug to tackle obesity that could compete with bariatric surgery; and the analysis of the New England Journal of Medicine on the “boosters” for covid. As far as Global Health is concerned, we […]
