The intestinal barrier: a key factor in the development of disease
There is increasing evidence on the link between the permeability of the intestinal barrier and autoimmune or metabolic diseases, although the exac...
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Capsule endoscopy: a pill-sized imaging test
Capsule endoscopy is a device that provides high-resolution images of the digestive tract and has proven to be cost-efficient for the early detecti...
The Hospital Clínic celebrates the 40th anniversary of the first pancreas transplant in Spain
This year, the Hospital Clínic Barcelona is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first pancreas transplant in Spain. The date was 3 February 198...
Living with an ostomy
Patients who have an ostomy can lead a normal life. The role of the nursing team is essential to advise patients throughout the process and thus im...
The Hospital Clínic, the first public hospital in Spain to operate with the Hugo robot
Dr. Antonio Alcaraz performed kidney surgery using this system, which will allow more patients to be operated on at a lower cost
What are the warning signs if you have constipation?
Constipation may occur occasionally, but can sometimes be chronic. It may be due to several causes, such as slow intestinal movement. However, it m...
Could obesity and type 2 diabetes be treated with probiotics?
Several studies have shown that the administration of certain probiotics could be effective in the treatment of these two diseases.
Smoking and diet can affect the evolution of inflammatory bowel disease
The factors that determine the development of inflammatory bowel disease are not entirely known. However, previous infections, genetics and environ...
Can probiotics restore microbiota?
Probiotics are microorganisms which are beneficial for health. They help balance intestinal microbiota, which is of great importance in strengtheni...
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 speciality in...