What is sleep paralysis?
This sleep disorder occurs in 5-10% of the population and good sleeping habits help prevent its appearance. Dr Àlex Iranzo, a neurologist and an ex...
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First genetic marker for Multiple Sclerosis severity identified
This finding, published today in the journal Nature, opens the door to the development of new treatments to prevent long-term disability.
Dr. Jesús Blanco: “For the follow-up of patients with diabetes, the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach does not make sense"
As one of its many initiatives, the Diabetes Unit is implementing a scorecard to segment patients with diabetes and offer more efficient treatment...
5 ways to keep your brain active
Keeping the brain active is one of the main ways to prevent neurodegenerative diseases. There are many methods to stimulate the brain that involve...
Learning to measure chronic pain: a complex, but necessary challenge
Chronic pain is the type of pain that lasts or recurs for months or years. Can it be measured? And can we do anything to improve the symptoms?
Montse Cortijo, patient with Parkinson’s disease: “My arm was going numb and my hand was trembling. I could see that something was going on”
Montse Cortijo started to notice that her right arm was going numb, her hand was trembling and it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to do...
The Hospital Clínic Neurosurgery Service consolidates its commitment to innovation and robotic surgery
The Hospital Clínic Barcelona Neurosurgery Service consolidates its commitment to innovation, excellence and robotic surgery with a new operating t...
Joan Rodés-Josep Baselga Advanced Research Contracts awarded by the BBVA Foundation and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
The Joan Rodés-Josep Baselga Advanced Research Contracts, awarded by the BBVA Foundation and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, are aimed at specialist...
How many hours do we need to sleep?
Although most people need 8 hours of sleep to function properly, there are some exceptions, depending on their genetics and age.
Genetics: the main risk factor for schizophrenia
Although it is not the only risk factor for schizophrenia, genetics is the most significant, contributing in 80% of cases.