Hypochondria is not imaginary: It’s real and can be treated
There are currently several treatments available to help people with hypochondria, or illness anxiety disorder.
News from Institute of Neurosciences
The Hospital Clínic consolidates its Hospital at Home programme for mental health patients with over de 600 visits in 5 years
From the very outset, it has formed part of the HaH Unit, in coordination with the hospital’s Institute of Neurosciences, and it aims to provide di...
Dr. Alex Iranzo: “Over the last 15 years we have realized that what is important for a good life is to have healthy sleep, a balanced diet, moderate exercise and good mental health”
Interview with the neurologist at the Hospital Clínic who specializes in sleep disorders
Can Parkinson's be detected years before the first symptoms appear?
Parkinson's is a chronic disease that has no cure or treatment to modify its evolution and is usually diagnosed when the symptoms are already very...
Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia: how are they different?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer's disease are two different forms of dementia, which can often be confused due to sharing some of the s...
Is there a single cause for an addictive disorder?
An addictive disorder occurs when many different factors interact with each other. But is there a single cause producing it?
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....
Seven researchers from the Hospital 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...
8 tips for living with an anxiety disorder
Receiving the appropriate treatment indicated by a health professional is the first step. However, there are other tips that can help people to liv...
Ten Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS projects funded by the La Marató de TV3 on cardiovascular diseases
The projects coordinated or participated in by researchers from the Hospital Clínic Barcelona – IDIBAPS will receive over €2.3 million to carry out...