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Project catch-up
Byjm_adminAfter a busy first half of the year, we want to wrap up some past events and highlight the upcoming ones. Our science has taken big steps and we are glad to announce that some practical steps, such as samples transfers to different laboratories are in active phase, meaning lab analyses are also ongoing and…
What’s behind the ‘epidemic of immune-mediated diseases’?
Byjm_adminMany infectious diseases have dramatically decreased during the last 100 years in developed countries. Meanwhile, epidemiologic statistics indicate an increasing incidence in allergic disorders, like asthma, rhinitis and atopic dermatitis and autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis (MS) and celiac disease.1 As these diseases impact millions of people especially in Western nations,…
EHEN newsflash
Byjm_adminOur HEDIMED representatives took part in EHEN network meeting in Barcelona in May. With several abstracts, presentations, project updates and working group sessions being held, the highly interesting scientific meeting was received beneficial and inspiring. The event was hosted by Equal-Life and ATHLETE projects, and the next one will now be hosted by LongITools and…
Understanding Celiac Disease: What HEDIMED research has taught us about causes and prevention
Byjm_adminCeliac disease, a condition where the immune system reacts abnormally to gluten, used to be considered rare. Today, it’s being diagnosed more than ever – especially in children. But this increase isn’t just due to better testing. Evidence suggests the disease itself is becoming more common, at least in certain countries (King et al. 2020)….
Satellite data and health research
Byjm_adminResearch on environmental health is increasingly using satellite data. In addition to studying environmental and climatic changes on Earth, satellite observations have recently been used to track and forecast health consequences and disease outbreaks as well. Satellites broadcast information, for instance, on the level of urban development, air pollution, vegetation, and water quality. Geospatial data…
Ehen Network Launch
Byjm_admin11th of February 2020 The nine projects of the European Human Exposome Network had a common launching event on February 10th in Brussels. The event took place in the European Commission, Charlemagne building, Room Alcide De Gasperi. It was a one-day fruitful event with keynote speeches by exposome experts, Christopher Wild (Emeritus Director, International Agency…
