Obese people are the most likely to gain weight during lockdown
Several studies have shown that people who are overweight, and in particular those who are obese, are more likely to gain weight due to lockdown. In addition,...
News from November 2020
Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS to participate in European TRIANKLE project to develop regenerative therapies for ankle injuries
Researchers of Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS participate in the European TRIANKLE project, which aims to develop regenerative therapies in the form of implants...
An oxygen therapy device improves tolerance to exertion in patients with interstitial lung disease
One of the most important components in treating patients with interstitial lung disease, such as pulmonary fibrosis, is oxygen therapy. Nevertheless,...
Exercise helps to prevent diabetes and reduces cardiovascular mortality
Physical activity is important in preventing and treating type 2 diabetes. However, there are different ways to exercise and it is important to define...
World Pneumonia Day: The Importance of Education and Prevention
To mark World Pneumonia Day, the Global Conference for World Pneumonia Day will be held on Thursday, 12 November, and will underscore the importance of...
Pneumonia caused by COVID-19 can result in significant respiratory after-effects
A high percentage of patients who have suffered serious illness as a result of COVID-19, for example pneumonia, continue to experience after-effects from...
Researchers develop an epigenetic clock that predicts the future clinical behavior of cancer patients
Spanish investigators from the IDIBAPS-Hospital Clínic of Barcelona have led an international effort to develop an epigenetic clock that is able to trace...