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Scientific evidence, transparency and commitment, the pillars of our institution

At the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS), we have been working for more than 20 years with a clear purpose: to generate knowledge based on rigorous and verifiable scientific evidence, to improve the quality, efficiency and sustainability of health systems in Argentina, Latin America and the world. We are an independent and non-profit academic organization […]

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“The mind matters”: a project that connects mental health with sexual and reproductive health in adolescents

With the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the IECS Center for Implementation and Innovation in Health Policies (CIIPS) launched “The Mind Matters,” a project to improve access to and quality of sexual, reproductive health (SRH) and mental health (MH) services for vulnerable adolescents in Tandil.

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We promote good practices in the management of research funds in South America

The Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) launched the Research Grants Administration Capacity Strengthening in South America project, with the aim of strengthening institutional capacity in the administration of research funds granted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal funders. This project, funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH),

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World Cancer Day: IECS study warns that there is no national programme for early detection of lung cancer

Although it is one of the most prevalent cancers (it causes 8.400 deaths annually), there is no national public policy. Read the study here. A recent IECS study, released in the framework of World Cancer Day, indicates that lung cancer - unlike breast, colorectal, cervical and other cancers - does not exist

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Hyponatremia: New evidence suggests a change in traditional clinical practices

An international review, with participation of the IECS, shows that rapid correction of hyponatremia is safe and can save lives. Hyponatremia, a common condition in hospitalized patients characterized by low levels of sodium in the blood, and when severe can cause serious complications such as confusion, seizures, coma and even death, is a common condition in hospitalized patients.

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New access point to real-time evidence on vaccines for emerging diseases in pregnant women and children

Prestigious scientific institutions have joined forces to launch a free and personalized access portal that constitutes an access point to updated and synthesized evidence almost in real time on the effectiveness and safety of vaccines for emerging infectious diseases during pregnancy and childhood. Its objective is to support timely decision-making in

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Enrollment is now open for the Master's Degree in Clinical Effectiveness, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025

The Institute of Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS), as an independent academic institution affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires, opens registration for the Master's Degree in Clinical Effectiveness, which will begin in March 2025. This academic cycle is especially significant, since the program celebrates 25 years since its creation,

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Informed decisions in health: the role of Health Technology Assessment

At the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS), we work to optimize the use of health resources, promoting equity and effective access to quality health interventions. A key piece in this process is the Health Technology Assessment (HTA), a comprehensive analysis that examines the effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness of

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