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The #ISGlobal project 'Quality regenerated water: STOP antibiotic-resistant bacteria' is one of the five research projects selected in the second edition of #DKVImpacta, a programme launched by DKV Seguros in partnership with Impact Hub Barcelona. Thanks to this, one of our teams will develop a kit to detect antibiotic-resistant 'Aeromonas' in water samples. This will allow continuous monitoring of the quality of recovered water and sludge before it is used in irrigation and agriculture. Moving forward together for #GlobalHealth! #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance

Recent studies in India, the UK and China have linked air pollution to osteoporosis, a "silent" disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Pollutants cause inflammation and damage at the cellular level, contributing to the disease. It's vital to tackle pollution for a healthier future. 

When the next #pandemic arrives –and, let’s not fool ourselves, it will– there will be no point barricading ourselves inside our countries with our own plans and resources if the pathogen is able to roam freely among our neighbours. Clara Marín (#ISGlobal) writes about this on our blog:

Did you know that less than half of the migrant and refugee population in Catalonia (Spain) know what hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) are, despite being at increased risk?  To mark #WorldHepatitisDay, we wanted to review some of the basics, including common myths and misconceptions and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. 

Spanish #cooperation is in the midst of a process of renewal in which #GlobalHealth and its goal of equity can be one of its hallmarks. The value-added contributions that Spain can offer in this area, and above all its life-changing impact on people's health, are a way of changing the world. You can read it in the latest blog post by Virginia Rodríguez and Marta Sevillano.

"One of the goals of creating new knowledge is for it to have some impact on society. This requires people who understand scientific knowledge and the policy-making process." Clara Marín, Policy Coordinator at #ISGlobal, tells us about what it means to do policy, what made her interested in public health, and the path she followed.

¡Nos encanta compartir esta magnífica noticia! El comité de selección de la segunda edición de #DKVImpacta, el programa lanzado por DKV Seguros en alianza con Impact Hub Barcelona, ha elegido cinco proyectos y uno de ellos lo lidera un equipo de #ISGlobal. Se trata de 'Aguas regeneradas de calidad: STOP bacterias resistentes a los antibióticos'. Gracias a la financiación recibida, vamos a desarrollar un innovador kit para la detección de bacterias 'Aeromonas' resistentes a los antibióticos en muestras de agua, y así facilitar la monitorización continua de la calidad del agua regenerada y los lodos antes de que se usen en riego y agricultura. Con este proyecto, vamos a contribuir a preservar la salud pública y la sostenibilidad ambiental.  ¡Felicidades al resto de ganadores! #AMR #ResistenciasAntimicrobianas #Innovación #SaludPública #SaludGlobal #ImpactHubBarcelona

A large study of 35,000 children from eight countries has found a "robust" link between exposure to #GreenSpaces in early childhood and better lung function. While the positive association of living in greener neighbourhoods with lung function was observed regardless of socioeconomic status, the effect was stronger in children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. The research, published in Environment International, used data from 10 European birth cohorts from 8 countries to conduct a meta-analysis.  #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth #ISGlobal

¿Existe alguna relación entre los espacios verdes urbanos y la salud mental? Desde la consulta médica, ¿tendría sentido prescribir paseos por la naturaleza o cerca del mar? Jill Litt, profesora de la University of Colorado Boulder e investigadora de #ISGlobal, habla de ello en esta entrevista de Sostenible.cat.