Smoking increases complications when infected with COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 is a virus that affects people with respiratory diseases such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis more...
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Objective for 2020: reduce the spread of HIV by 90%
Despite the enormous progress made in the treatment of HIV, the spread of HIV remains uncontrolled around the world. The number of new infections has not...
What flu season can we expect this year?
The flu outbreak, which will inevitably come, will begin around the end of the year, and is set to last for 12-14 weeks. Flu can have notable affects on...
The Telemedicine Platform Trip Doctor is Awarded the 2019 GEBTA Prize
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona received the 2019 GEBTA Initiative Award for Trip Doctor, the...
Taking blood pressure at home is a reliable way to reduce cardiovascular risk
Measuring blood pressure at home is a reliable way to control hypertension and, at the same time, prevent future health problems. Arterial hypertension...
Central Sensitivity Syndromes closer to being internationally recognised
In Catalonia, there are more than 250,000 people diagnosed with Central Sensitivity Syndrome (CSS). If the WHO would recognise Multiple Chemical Sensitivity...
Researchers at Hospital Clinic have played a crucial role in improving lupus treatment
Research carried out by the Autoimmune Diseases Service (SEA) has contributed to improving the treatment and quality of life of lupus patients through...
Clínic and ISGlobal researchers help update the protocol for screening, diagnosis and treatment of Chagas Disease in pregnant women
The new protocol of the Catalan Public Health Agency will improve disease surveillance and control .