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29 July 2025
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el 29 July 2025
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A sea of struggle: Jorge Ibáñez swims across the Strait of Gibraltar for his friend with ALS

The swimmer completed the 15,1 kilometers between Tarifa and Punta Cires in 3 hours and 12 minutes to highlight the struggles of those affected by this neurodegenerative disease.
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3 July 2025
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el 3 July 2025
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The IIS Aragón presents the book "24 stories to raise awareness" at a gala that highlights the voice of patients.

The publication features real-life accounts from people who have experienced the disease, research, and healthcare firsthand. This "Patient in Science" gala included conversations, a panel discussion, and the public reading of several stories.
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11 April 2025
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el 11 April 2025
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4th Breast Cancer Humanization Conference in Zaragoza: "No one should feel alone in this process."

The meeting, held in the Patio de la Infanta and organized by the IIS Aragón, shared various experiences related to this disease that demonstrate the importance of humanization in the oncological process. Training, information, physical exercise, and a multidisciplinary approach are part of these examples of humanization.
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14 January 2025
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el 14 January 2025
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New test to detect Alzheimer's in an early stage

Early diagnosis of this disease is key to facilitating access to treatments aimed at controlling and managing symptoms. However, this is not always possible. The advance of this team of researchers from the USA could improve the accuracy of its detection.
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September 27, 2024
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el September 27, 2024
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New early changes identified in the brains of people at risk for Alzheimer's

Analysis of brain activity and a specific marker in the blood can help detect these early alterations in individuals without symptoms. The study included 76 participants without cognitive impairment, of whom 54 had a family history of the disease.
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25 March, 2024
Posted by Communication - IIS Aragón el 25 March, 2024
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The bacteria that cause tuberculosis have evolved to use vitamin B12 from those infected to successfully develop the disease.

The journal Nature Communications reports the finding of researchers from the University of Zaragoza and the Aragón Health Research Institute, which demonstrates a direct relationship between tuberculosis and optimal levels of vitamin B12.
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