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Medical research and care advancements in Spain

Overview

Recent developments in Spanish medical science highlight progress in both technological innovation and clinical care coordination. Researchers are advancing medical robotics and artificial intelligence, specifically through projects like RobHand, which utilizes robotic exoskeletons for hand rehabilitation following strokes. Additionally, deep learning applications are being used to predict the growth of meningiomas by analyzing multimodal magnetic resonance imaging.

In the clinical and academic spheres, upcoming conferences are set to address neuromodulation and brain stimulation, focusing on spinal cord injuries and the reorganization of the cerebral cortex. Concurrently, efforts are being made to improve the socio-sanitary care pathways for stroke survivors, emphasizing the need for better coordination between primary care and social-health resources to ensure continuous rehabilitation after hospital discharge.

Entities

Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering · University of Valladolid · Aproni International Foundation · Ana Cisnal · SEMERGEN

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Medical conferences in Spain address brain stimulation and stroke care

    Medical experts in Spain are convening to discuss advancements in brain stimulation for spinal injuries and improving integrated care models for stroke survivors.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Spanish researchers advance medical technology via robotics and AI

    Spanish researchers are utilizing medical robotics and artificial intelligence to advance healthcare, focusing on motor function rehabilitation and the prediction of brain tumor growth.

Sources

clm24.es · diariodecastillayleon.es · diariosanitario.com · ecijaldia.es · entomelloso.com · merca2.es · ubedabaeza-comarcal.es