Autoimmune diseases: the enemy within
Autoimmune diseases are caused by the body attacking itself. Around 20% of the population develops an autoimmune disease, and about one hundred different...
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Vaginal birth and pelvic floor disorders
Decisions made during delivery can prevent Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFD), for example avoiding assisted birth (forceps), protecting the perineum as the...
Following a healthy, balanced diet can prevent symptoms of anxiety and depression during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown have increased anxiety and depression in many people, but a study has found that eating a balanced diet can help prevent...
What do we know about Omicron? the variant that is causing millions of infections
The Omicron variant that appeared in South Africa in November 2021 displaced the Delta variant in 3-4 weeks in over 100 countries and now represents 90%...
Liquid biopsy: the most sensitive and least invasive cancer analysis technique
A study conducted at Hospital Clínic analysed the genetic profile of more than 300 patients with solid tumours using a liquid biopsy blood test, resulting...
Using paracetamol during pregnancy may alter foetal development
Several studies have shown that prenatal exposure to paracetamol may alter foetal development. It has been shown to increase the risk of certain minor...
Acute infections such as pneumonia are associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction
Vaccination against flu and pneumonia is an important preventive measure that helps to stop these acute infections from developing, and thus helps to avoid...
Are screening methods for cervical cancer sufficiently effective?
• The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has compiled a review of all the literature written on existing screening and follow-up techniques...
Marketed in Spain the first medication derived from cannabis to treat refractory epilepsy
From September 2021, Cannabidiol (CBD) will be marketed in Spain as the first medication used to treat refractory epilepsy, which does not respond well...
8 out of 10 COVID-19 patients have long-term symptoms
Long COVID has already been defined as a disease by WHO. It usually appears three months after the onset of infection. Studies show that 80% of patients...