Can probiotics restore microbiota?
Probiotics are microorganisms which are beneficial for health. They help balance intestinal microbiota, which is of great importance in strengthening1
News from Institute of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases
Eight researchers from the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS and the University of Barcelona in the ranking of the best in the world
The list, published by Clarivate Analytics, identifies the most influential experts, who are among the 1% most highly cited in their speciality1
The Hospital Clínic, the top hospital in Spain for kidney and pancreas transplantation
The Hospital Clínic de Barcelona has consolidated its kidney and pancreas transplantation programme, and is the Spanish centre that performs the high1
Hyperthyroidism can be confused with an excessive response to stress
It usually affects 1% of the general population but is more prevalent in women. Since it is confused with stress, it is usually diagnosed when the di1
How do I know if I have Helicobacter pylori?
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that causes stomach ulcers and, if left untreated, can lead to stomach cancer.
Lipoedema, a little known and underdiagnosed disease
Lipoedema is an abnormal accumulation of subcutaneous adipose tissue - that is, localised accumulation of fat - in specific areas of the body. It is1
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
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