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...
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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...
The return of measles: why is vaccination more urgent than ever?
Measles is a highly contagious disease that has been eliminated through mass vaccination in many countries. However, declining vaccination coverage...
The new infectious diseases ward at the Clínic integrates hospital automation into its design as a new concept in hospitalization
The humanization of hospital space and the safety of patients and professionals were key factors in the creation of the new design.