High blood pressure increases the risk of death due to coronavirus
High blood pressure is one of the most common diseases in elderly people. This group is also more susceptible to COVID, and to developing the most serious...
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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,...
Vaccination against flu and pneumonia during the COVID-19 pandemic
Pneumonia and influenza are totally preventable respiratory infections. Nevertheless, thousands of cases are diagnosed every year. This year, in addition,...
People living with HIV are not more susceptible to the COVID-19 virus
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the risk of people with different kinds of immunosuppression developing more serious forms of the infection,...
Does having an autoimmune disease make you more susceptible to catching COVID-19?
The immune system of people with diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis malfunctions and attacks cells in their own bodies. This is why they are prescribed...
Smoking increases complications when infected with COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 is a virus that affects people with respiratory diseases such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis more...
Objective for 2020: reduce the spread of HIV by 90%
Despite the enormous progress made in the treatment of HIV, the spread of HIV remains uncontrolled around the world. The number of new infections has not...
What flu season can we expect this year?
The flu outbreak, which will inevitably come, will begin around the end of the year, and is set to last for 12-14 weeks. Flu can have notable affects on...
The Telemedicine Platform Trip Doctor is Awarded the 2019 GEBTA Prize
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona received the 2019 GEBTA Initiative Award for Trip Doctor, the...
Taking blood pressure at home is a reliable way to reduce cardiovascular risk
Measuring blood pressure at home is a reliable way to control hypertension and, at the same time, prevent future health problems. Arterial hypertension...