Getting back to conventional games
Getting back to conventional games In recent years it has been observed an increase in the use of screens at younger ages. The ease of access to these resources as a form of entertainment and the immediacy of the stimuli that it causes, makes the little ones enjoy them, leaving aside other conventional games. However, this use can cause an increase in ophthalmological pathologies, as well as difficulties [...]
Data management planning in BiSC
Data management planning in BiSC In this post we want to explain you in detail the data management process of the BiSC Project. Any data analysis project begins with data collection, followed by validation and cleansing. Once you are sure that all the information is true, you can proceed with the statistical analysis to try to draw significant conclusions. In the case of the BiSC Project, data collection [...]
We continue the tests at 28-35 months!
We continue the tests at 28-35 months! Today we want to present you the follow-up that we carry out on the BiSC children at 28 months. In this follow-up we focus on the development of the nervous and respiratory systems. We will prospectively evaluate the relationship between various prenatal and postnatal exposure outcomes and infant health, with an emphasis on neurodevelopment. What are we asking the families to [...]
The day-to-day life of a laboratory technician
The day-to-day life of a laboratory technician At the BiSC Project we often tell you about laboratory technicians, but we haven't told you how they work and what their role is in BiSC. Well, today we're sharing a handful of their wide range of tasks. One of the tasks that our laboratory technicians perform is the preparation, every month, of the kits that are delivered to the mothers [...]
Who are the BiSC data managers?
Who are the BiSC data managers? As we already shared with you in a previous post, BiSC has obtained support from the Generalitat de Catalunya for the aids program for hiring young professionals, the Investigo 2022 grants. Since November the data management team has two new members. Below you can find a small presentation of them so that you can get to know them a bit more: Adrià [...]
Extension of the environmental visit at 18 months
Extension of the environmental visit at 18 months Last week we shared with you in the weekly publication the details of the neurodevelopmental tests that are carried out in the follow-up of the BiSC children, including the visit with the neuropsychologist at 18 months. Today we want to share a small modification that we have incorporated in the collection of samples. Many of you have already performed the [...]
The BiSC team grows
The BiSC team grows Starting this November, the BiSC psychology and neuropsychology department will have one more psychologist. This is a new incorporation thanks to the granting of Investigo Program grants (AGAUR) for the hiring of young people in seek of employment in research and innovation initiatives. This is good news for the project as it will allow us to continue improving the organization and planning of the [...]
We got funded by La Marató 2021
We got funded by La Marató 2021 At the BiSC team we are very excited because a few days ago we heared that the project will receive funding from La Marató de TV3 and Catalunya Ràdio, which in the 2021 edition dealt with Mental Health with the motto “La Marató that breaks barriers”. As you already know, and thanks to the solidarity and commitment of the more than [...]