Teenagers normalise vaping and are less aware of the dangers associated with smoking
General support for establishing new smoke-free areas increases. Around 20% of teenagers smoke, with many of them using vapes....
News from Clínic Respiratory Institute
Asthma affects women more, especially during menstruation
Women may be more vulnerable to severe asthma attacks during menstruation. The Spanish population is unaware of the most severe forms...
Respiratory allergies and spring: what are they and how do we treat them?
With the arrival of spring, respiratory allergies are back in the spotlight. The concentration of pollen in the air, such as that of plane trees, c...
The Clínic strengthens its commitment to robotic surgery and increases its activity by 12% in one year
In 2024, the Hospital Clínic Barcelona increased its robotic surgery activity by 12% compared to the previous year. The number of robotic surgeries...
The Respiratory Intensive Care Unit at the Clínic, at the forefront of humanization
Longer visiting times, an area for visitors and a new way of working are some of the changes that have been introduced to make the ICU more accessible
Pneumonia: one of the main causes of hospitalisation in people over 65 years of age
Pneumonia is still one of the main causes of hospitalisation in Spain, especially in winter and for certain age groups and vulnerable populations.
Nine researchers from the Clínic-IDIBAPS among the most highly cited researchers according to Clarivate Analytics
Clarivate Analytics has published its ranking of the most cited researchers in the world, the Highly Cited Researchers, which identifies the most i...
Lung function trajectories as a marker of global health: implementation in clinical practice
Two researchers from the Clínic-IDIBAPS, Dr. Alvar Agusti and Dr. Rosa Faner, have published an article in the journal The Lancet within the framew...
Can allergies be cured? And other frequently asked questions about allergies
The prevalence of allergies is increasing and is expected to double in the next 10 years. As a result, certain questions arise, such as, what diffe...
How does smoking affect respiratory infections?
Tobacco smoke, in its various forms, has a significant impact on respiratory health. How does it affect infections and why it is crucial for patien...