For the first time the Clínic attends the delivery of a patient with butterfly skin disease
In March, professionals at the Clínic attended the delivery of a patient with inherited epidermolysis bullosa—also known as butterfly skin—a rare s...
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A study by the Clínic-IDIBAPS assesses the risk of sun exposure to lifeguards on Barcelona’s beaches
It was observed that the lifeguards received over 20 times the safe dose of UV radiation in a single day. The study results allowed the observation...
A key mechanism is discovered in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Researchers from the Clínic-IDIBAPS have taken part in a study that provides new information on the mechanisms involved in idiopathic inflammatory...
The importance of self-care when caring for others
Caring for a family member at home is not easy, but is often a complicated, difficult task. You need to be both physically and emotionally prepared...
Artificial Intelligence improves care for patients with tropical diseases
The Hospital Clínic, in collaboration with the company Mediktor, aims to improve the experience of people with tropical diseases who require virtua...
Artificial intelligence can help in the creation of new antibiotics
The use of artificial intelligence learning algorithms has led to the discovery of chemical structures that may be antibacterial without being toxi...
Infections caused by gram-negative bacteria: what they are and how to prevent them
Gram-negative bacteria cause infections that constitute a major threat to human health due to their propensity to spread and limited therapeutic op...
Can I lead a normal life if I have HIV-AIDS?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the most serious form of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but advances in...
New Resource for staying Healthy while Travelling
The International Health Service is launching a new section on its website dedicated to providing resources and practical information for traveller...
The Hospital Clínic prioritizes healthcare in the face of an increase in the number of cases of sexual violence treated in the A&E department
The Hospital Clínic is the referral centre for A&E Department treatment of victims of sexual assault over 16 years of age in the city of Barcelona....