Health
Breakthrough in early diagnosis of cardiac ischemia disease could improve patients' quality of life
Innovative translational medicine research has developed more accurate, faster and more accessible tools to detect this cardiovascular condition.
Postpartum depression influences breastfeeding
The podcast "Let's Talk about Health" of the School of Nursing and Obstetrics is a space where different research of general interest is addressed.
UANDES research opens new perspectives for the treatment of chronic pain in knee osteoarthritis
The research led by Felipe Bustamante could transform the way this condition is approached, opening up new possibilities for more specific and effective treatments.
Chile can achieve greater equity in the health system without losing efficiency
Wei Xiong, an academic at the School of Economics and Business at the Universidad de los Andes, proposes the creation of a healthcare system similar to that of Singapore, combining a strong public system - which covers the basic medical needs of all citizens - with a private system, which offers more comfortable options for those who wish to pay for additional service.
Quinoa derivative, a new dietary supplement that prevents gestational diabetes
Teachers from Universidad de los Andes presented the Fondef IDeA R&D project, led by Javier Enrione and Dolores Busso, an innovative project based on quinoa peptides that offers a functional and sustainable alternative to improve maternal and fetal health.
Natural drug to improve physical exercise tolerance sought
This work will be funded by the Interdisciplinary and Associative Research Competition of the Universidad Católica del Norte together with the Universidad de los Andes.
Bioprinting ink will advance maxillofacial regeneration
This project is part of the postdoctoral Fondecyt recently awarded by the researchers.
Chilean scientists develop a new test to diagnose hypertension
An interdisciplinary team, led by the researcher of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences José Manuel Saavedra, is developing generative models that allow reconstructing CT images with less than 50% of radiation, without losing diagnostic quality.
Chilean scientists lead research in osteoarthritis: world's first patient presented lasting pain relief and improved mobility
José Matas, a traumatologist from the Clínica Universidad de los Andes was in charge of administering the treatment.
Academics from the School of Occupational Therapy are awarded funds to enhance communication skills in students
Its tele-stimulation project is aimed at students at the initial levels of the career and seeks to enhance the learning of communication skills through the use of technology and simulation methodologies.