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...
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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...
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...
How can I sleep better?
A good night’s sleep has many health benefits, and is important for your wellbeing. Here are a few tips to help you sleep better.
Results on the preclinical efficacy of uric acid in ischaemic stroke published
The journal Science Translational Medicine has published the results of a preclinical study carried out on rodents that shows the efficacy of uric...
Three signs to help you know if someone is having a stroke
Reacting quickly in the event of a stroke is essential for preventing serious sequelae. However, detecting this condition immediately can be diffic...
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...
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.
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...
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...