Clínic-IDIBAPS researchers present around 40 studies at ESMO 2024
One of the highlights of the Clínic-IDIBAPS participation in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2024 Congress was Dr. Josep M. Llovet’s1
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Is talcum powder a risk factor for ovarian cancer?
A recent report from an organisation linked to the WHO states that talc is probably carcinogenic to humans. The use of talc is considered to increase1
The FERO Foundation and the Clínic-IDIBAPS join Forces for Cancer Research
This year, FERO will contribute €200,000, with which it will seek to provide structural and sustained support for the Molecular Diagnostics Programme1
BBVA Foundation – Hospital Clínic Barcelona Joan Rodés – Josep Baselga Advanced Research Contracts Awarded
The BBVA Foundation – Hospital Clínic de Barcelona Advanced Research Contracts are aimed at specialists in the Health Sciences, with experience in re1
The Hospital Clínic offers hair cryotherapy in some types of cancer to prevent hair loss
Cryotherapy consists of cooling the scalp and avoiding one of the most visible side effects of chemotherapy.
Dr. Aleix Prat receives one of the two Meta-prizes in the 4th Edition of the M. Chiara Giorgetti Award for research into metastatic breast cancer
These awards are organized by the Spanish Metastatic Breast Cancer Association to promote research in this area. The project presented by Dr. A1
Removing the fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian cancer
Removing the fallopian tubes from women undergoing other gynaecological surgery could reduce mortality from ovarian cancer by up to 14%.
Can mRNA vaccines be a treatment for cancer?
Professionals from the biotechnological world have recently declared that vaccines using mRNA technology could be applied very soon as a treatment ag1
Mindfulness has beneficial effects in people with cancer
Mindfulness has shown many benefits during the cancer process. Over 450 people have already participated in the ONCOR programme of the Clínic Barcelo1
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, apart1