Can Inflammatory Bowel Disease affect other parts of the body?
Despite being closely related to the digestive system, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can affect other parts of the body such as the joints, skin a1
News from Instituto Clínic de Enfermedades Digestivas y Metabólicas
Is it possible to have a healthier, more mindful diet?
A healthy diet of mostly plant-based foods can reduce weight and the risk of chronic diseases
Assessing the mortality rate for patients with liver cancer not vaccinated against COVID-19
The mortality rate during the first month of infection for patients with advanced-stage hepatocellular carcinoma rose to 20.7%.
The association between vitamin D and the severity of COVID-19
In recent years, the role that vitamin D plays has been studied in various diseases such as COVID-19. Despite the large number of studies, the result1
Tirzepatide, a drug to treat obesity
A weekly dose for a year and a half has been shown to reduce weight by 21% in obese people
Better control of blood glucose levels can reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcer
First study in people with type 1 diabetes that demonstrates the relationship between poor control of glucose levels and an increased risk of foot ul1
9 transplants in 48 hours, a real record in times of pandemic
The Hospital Clínic de Barcelona recently performed 9 transplants in under 48 hours. This milestone had never been recorded before at the Hospital an1
A molecule is found that connects cognitive performance with metabolism
Researchers from IDIBAPS have coordinated a study in which they show the involvement of a molecule and a brain region in this process.
Dra. Maria Reig: “Over the last 15 years, there has been a revolution in the treatment of liver cance
Interview with Dr Maria Reig, head of the Hepatic Oncology Unit
The AECC awards Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS 2.1 million euros for cancer research
On Thursday, 11 November, the Spanish Cancer Association (AECC) awarded the AECC 2021 Grants for Cancer Research at an event held at the organization1