Oral candidiasis affects men and women similarly
Like genital candidiasis, oral candidiasis or thrush is often the result of a compromised immune system or the use of antibiotics.
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A virus soup
This winter, the epidemiological situation will be difficult: there are cases of bronchiolitis, COVID, flu and the usual coughs and colds. A verita...
Dr. Berta Torres: “We have to ensure that the medication is well tolerated by everyone living with HIV, regardless of their sex”
Women living with HIV are diagnosed late and they are far less tolerant to treatment than men. The lack of individualization in the management of t...
How does genital candidiasis affect women and men?
Genital candidiasis is a common type of infection caused by the yeast, Candida. Although it is a common disease in the population, there are differ...
The Hospital Clínic’s home hospitalization unit is increasing its capacity and can now treat 72 patients, making it the largest unit in Catalonia
Since 1 November, the Transversal Home Hospitalization Unit have 1 more doctor and 3 more nurses, increasing its capacity for patient care. In 7 ye...
Second season of 'The Information that cares’ podcast series
This Wednesday, the first episode of the second season of the ‘Information that cares for you/Information that cares’ podcast series will go live....
There is also a risk of contracting a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) without having intercourse
For example, genital herpes, papillomavirus and syphilis can all be transmitted without oral, vaginal or anal sex. Therefore, these types of diseas...
How can the dengue outbreak in Cuba affect us?
The increase of international travels in the last year has caused that dengue patients are being diagnosed again in our hospitals and primary care...
Dr. Ramon Estruch: “The Mediterranean diet is good for everyone: 95% of the population can benefit from it”
Interview with the doctor and researcher at the Hospital Clínic, who is one of the world’s leading experts on the Mediterranean diet
A unique case of a functional cure of the HIV virus
This latest case of functional cure sheds new light on the mechanisms through which certain people are able to control the virus after receiving an...