Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Lleida

A pre–post study of self-esteem, self-concept and body image among adolescents in the context of a co-created community intervention on screen use

Introduction Excessive screen use negatively affects adolescents’ self-esteem, self-concept, and body image, largely due to social comparison on digital platforms. Educational interventions are often less effective without community involvement, highlighting the importance of an...

Green ionic liquids for next-generation thermal energy storage

Biomass-derived ionic liquids are promising compounds which can transform thermal energy storage (TES) by coupling high-performance phase change behaviour with renewable origins. Based on a comprehensive review of more than 120 key studies published between 2002 and 2026, this re...

Health and access to healthcare among migrant agricultural workers in Spain: A mixed-methods study

BACKGROUND: Migrant agricultural workers (MAW) play a central role in sustaining Spain's agricultural labor markets, yet they remain disproportionately exposed to precarious working and living conditions with implications for health and healthcare access. This study explored self...

Vitamin D in coronary heart disease: a Mendelian randomization meta-analysis of data stratified by 25(OH)D levels

Maria Fusaro, Pasquale Perrone Filardi, Gianfranco Sinagra, Maria Luisa Brandi, Maurizio Gallieni, Jean-Yves Reginster, Eugene McCloskey, Etienne Cavalier,

Changes in Physical Activity and Psychological Status in Patients with COPD Between Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Assessments: A Pilot Observational Longitudinal Cohort Study

Background/Objectives: Physical activity is a key prognostic factor in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but changes in physical activity patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic remain insufficiently characterized. Methods: We conducted an observational longitudinal coh...

Recent and long-term glycation markers and asymptomatic cerebral microangiopathy in adults without diabetes: the ILERVAS study

Cerebral microangiopathy encompasses a spectrum of pathological alterations affecting the brain microvasculature. Elevated glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), a marker of recent glycemic exposure, has been associated with a greater burden of subclinical atherosclerosis in the carotid a...

Immersive virtual reality versus standard video-based training for personal protective equipment use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a quasi-experimental study of perceived effectiveness and acceptability

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for rapid and safe training strategies for healthcare professionals, particularly about vital procedures such donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). Immersive virtual reality (IVR) has emerged as potential alternativ...

Evolution of functional and mental status and quality of life in people aged 75 years and over after the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain: a prospective cohort study

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant health and psychosocial consequences in the older adults. However, there is little community-based evidence that clearly distinguishes the effect attributable to SARS-CoV-2 infection to be differentiated from the contextual impact of the...

Burden, perception of stigma, and gender differences among informal care partners of individuals with mild cognitive impairment

Background Caring for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is increasingly recognized as a significant clinical challenge. However, the latent burden, driven by perceived stigma and gender-specific vulnerabilities, remains poorly characterized during these early stage...

Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Efficiency of Nurse‐Led Interventions: Insights From a Critical Systematic Review

Healthcare systems worldwide face mounting pressure to deliver high-quality care while enhancing efficiency and sustainability. Nurse-led interventions have emerged as promising strategies to optimize care delivery, particularly within value-based health systems. However, a compr...