Europe gives the green light to a new strategy against HIV: a preventive “vaccine” administered every six months
The first and only twice-yearly injectable PrEP to be authorised for use across all EU member states.
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New strategies for preventing sexually transmitted infections: PrEP and DoxiPEP
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in Spain. One of the main contributing factors is a decline in condom use, particularly amon...
How does sunscreen affect vitamin D production?
Although experimental use of sunscreen may reduce vitamin D synthesis, as shown by the results of a clinical trial by a team of Danish dermatologis...
The Infectious Diseases Department at Hospital Clínic Barcelona, first centre in Spain certified for humanisation of care for patients with severe bacterial infection
The certification, awarded by Fundación Humans, is the result of the HUMANIZAcción project supported by Angelini Pharma, which promotes more person...
Should People in Prison Participate in TB vaccine trials?
A Lancet Infectious Diseases perspective co-signed by Hospital Clínic and ISGlobal researchers argues that people in prison have the right to parti...
Dr. Susana Puig, new director of research at Hospital Clínic
Dr. Susana Puig has been appointed as the new director of Research at Hospital Clínic Barcelona, taking over from Dr. Josep Rodés, who has led this...
Innovative treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus
The prognosis for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has improved dramatically over the last 50 years. Thus, from a 5-year mortality...
What bit me? How to identify insect bites and when to worry
Insect bites are common, especially in warm weather, and often cause concern. One of the most frequently asked questions in medical consultations i...
Dr. Josep M. Miró receives the 2025 Josep Trueta Award from the Academy
The award, which recognizes his career in infectious diseases research, was presented on May 20 during the closing ceremony of the academic year at...
World Hand Hygiene Day 2025: Wash your hands, you’ve got a handful of reasons
The Clínic is joining World Hand Hygiene Day, promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO), with its own slogan and poster. This global campaign...