A revolution in obesity treatment
There has been a real transformation in the treatment of obesity in recent years. Advances in pharmacology have enabled drugs originally designed f...
News from Institute of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases
Use and abuse of “stomach protectors”
In recent years, the use of drugs such as Omeprazole has become popular and many people take them unnecessarily. This can lead to side effects such...
Researchers at Clínic-IDIBAPS assess the use of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of Lynch syndrome
Researchers from Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS have coordinated a study comparing the efficacy of artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy versus hig...
Nine researchers from the Clínic-IDIBAPS among the most highly cited researchers according to Clarivate Analytics
Clarivate Analytics has published its ranking of the most cited researchers in the world, the Highly Cited Researchers, which identifies the most i...
Type 1 diabetes: it’s still too early to declare victory
A recent article in the journal, Cell, described the case of a patient who had managed to cure himself of type 1 diabetes using his own modified ce...
Development of a tool to predict the evolution of patients with porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder
The Clínic-IDIBAPS has coordinated a study that examines the natural history and the prognostic factors of porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder (PSVD...
What is the role of fibre in digestive health?
Foods rich in fibre, such as fruit and vegetables, have numerous beneficial effects. They improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent diseases,...
17 questions on the Mediterranean diet for a healthier pregnancy: the preg-MEDAS questionnaire
A study by the Clínic-IDIBAPS presents the new preg-MEDAS questionnaire, which measures adherence to the Mediterranean diet in pregnant women. The...
A study explores the relationship between vascular liver disease and chronic viral infections
A study led by researchers from the Clínic-IDIBAPS and CIBERehd revealed a connection between porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder (PSVD) and chroni...
A European grant will advance the diagnosis and treatment of Porto-Sinusoidal Vascular Disease.
Dr. Virginia Herández Gea, researcher at the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS, has received over €1.5 million from the “Joint Transnational Call 2023 (JTC2...