World Hand Hygiene Day 2025: Wash your hands, you’ve got a handful of reasons
The Clínic is joining World Hand Hygiene Day, promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO), with its own slogan and poster. This global campaign...
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The return of measles: why is vaccination more urgent than ever?
Measles is a highly contagious disease that has been eliminated through mass vaccination in many countries. However, declining vaccination coverage...
Molecular Stool Test Could Improve Detection of Tuberculosis in Adults with HIV
Prospective multicentre study highlights the potential of the Xpert MTB/Ultra stool test for diagnosing tuberculosis in people living with HI.
Using molecular testing of stool samples to improve tuberculosis diagnosis in children
A systematic review and meta-analysis show that molecular testing of stool samples could significantly enhance TB diagnosis and treatment in children.
How can you protect yourself from flu?
There are a series of preventive measures that can both stop you catching flu and infecting others with this seasonal illness.
6 myths about vaccines
Despite their long history, false beliefs are still held about the use of vaccines; even though these have been disproved scientifically. Here are...
Alberto García-Basteiro receives European Research Council Grant for the TB-QUEST project
The 2.5 million euro Scientific Excellence Grant awarded to the Hospital Clínic and ISGlobal researcher will enable him to carry out an epidemiolog...
Tips for good hydration during physical exercise
You can lose up to 2.5 L of sweat during 1 hour of intense exercise, so good hydration is essential.
Could the Marburg virus reach Spain?
There has been an outbreak of a virus similar to Ebola, the Marburg virus, in Equatorial Guinea. There are no cases outside Africa, but governments...
Can electronic cigarettes cause heart problems?
E-cigarettes are not a good alternative to stopping smoking. A recent study in the journal Nature explains that they can cause heart problems, apar...