It is currently known that those patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CCRm) whose tumors have mutations at the level of certain genes involved in the EGFR receptor pathway (HER-1), such as the RAS gene (KRAS or NRAS exons 2,3 and 4 ), do not benefit from therapy with monoclonal antibodies with antiEGFR activity (Cetuximab or […]
The article “Diagnostic value of Bone marrow core biopsy patterns in Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma / Waldeström Macroglobulinemia and description of its mutational profiles by targeted NGS” has recently been published in the international Journal of Clinical Pathology (FI 2,346, JCR). This original manuscript describes the clinical relevance of the evaluation by multiparameter methods (morphology and histopathology, […]
The User Care, Immunology and Radiodiagnostic Services of the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital have received the ISO 9001: 2015 accreditation, which certifies their commitment to quality and safety in the framework of continuous improvement to achieve the best health results. With these three new accreditations, Valdecilla brings to 20 the number of services and […]
The study “Nonpharmacological, nonsurgical treatments for freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review” published in the journal Movement Disorders, has been led by Manuel Delgado, Neurologist of the Sierrallana Hospital and researcher of the Area of Psychiatry of IDIVAL and has had the participation of other experts in disorders of the movement of […]
On February 14, the Call for Official Selection of the Scientific Director of the Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute Foundation (IDIVAL) has been published in the Official Gazette of Cantabria. The functions of the Scientific Director are contemplated in article 35 of the founding Statutes (link to the Statutes of IDIVAL) Applicants who meet the […]
The Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is emerging as the most frequent approach to the treatment of aortic stenosis, which is the most frequent valvular disease and in increasing prevalence given population aging. One of the most frequent drawback of the TAVI procedure is cardiac conduction alterations, which, although not prognostically serious, involve resource consumption […]
The IDIVAL Equality Plan was approved by the Foundation's Equality Commission within the framework established by Organic Law 3/2007 of March 22 for the effective equality of women and men and was ratified by the Board of Trustees of the June 28 After being registered with the General Directorate of Labor, the Equality and Diversity […]
The Board of Trustees of the Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute (IDIVAL) has approved the public call for the selection of the position of scientific director, vacant in its staff. The bases of this call will be published soon in the Official Gazette of Cantabria (BOC). Among the requirements that candidates must meet are those […]
The rheumatology service of the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, in collaboration with the dermatology, internal medicine and statistical service, has carried out a cross-sectional study on psoriatic arthritis in collaboration with the University Hospital of the Canary Islands. This study has been published in The Journal of Rheumatology. The addition of carotid ultrasound in […]
The XI National Biobank Congress, which will be held on November 19 and 20 at the Santemar Hotel in Santander presents its corporate image. The National Biobank Congress is held annually and this year 2020 is held in the city of Santander. The Congress is being organized by the Valdecilla Biobank, the National Biobank Network […]
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