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The EpiClave project promotes the leadership of patient associations in the new approach to epilepsy.

The project "EpiClave," promoted by the company Angelini Pharma, has highlighted the relevance of patient associations in transforming the approach to epilepsy care in Spain.This initiative involves the Unión Galega de Epilepsia (UGADE), the Asociación de Personas con Epilepsia de Castilla y León (ASPECYL), the Asociación Aragonesa de Epilepsia (ASADE),...

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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches 7,200 infections and nearly 3,500 deaths since May

The authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported this Monday that the Ebola outbreak declared in mid-May in the east of the country has already reached 7,200 infections and nearly 3,500 deaths, just a few days after the virus's spread was confirmed to a province located in...

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The WHO promotes an AI system to refine the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, by its acronym in English), an agency dependent on the World Health Organization (WHO), has announced the launch of the project "EUcanAI", in which a group of its experts collaborates to create and implement an artificial intelligence (AI) system aimed at improving...

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Dermatologist urges to maintain "constant care" in the face of atopic dermatitis even without symptoms

The director of the Integral Dermatology Institute (IDEI), Miguel Sánchez Viera, has recommended that those suffering from atopic dermatitis maintain "constant care" of the skin even in symptom-free phases, in order to preserve the skin barrier and minimize the effects of cold, wind, low environmental humidity, and other external aggressions.In...

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Neurologist warns that migraine causes invisible losses and emphasizes the importance of a good approach.

The head of the Neurology Service of the Jiménez Díaz Foundation and president of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN), Jesús Porta, has emphasized that "migraine causes cascading losses that go far beyond the headache," insisting that an adequate professional treatment, worked jointly with patients, allows them to regain control...

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Almost half of the patients with migraine suffer from disability linked to the disease, according to a study by the SEN.

The coordinator of the Headache Study Group of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN), Dr. Roberto Belvís, has pointed out that almost one in two patients with migraine, "48.9 percent, presents some degree of disability associated with their disease" and that "one in five suffers from severe disability," according to...

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The lack of air when doing sports can reveal a nasal problem and not a physical condition.

The plastic surgeon expert in facial surgery and rhinoplasty, Dr. Marco Romeo, has warned that being out of breath while exercising may be related to a change in the structure of the nose and not necessarily to poor physical condition, since "nasal valve insufficiency can cause the nose to close...

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More than half of those who suffer from migraines feel that their environment does not see it as a real disease, according to AEMICE.

51.5 percent of people suffering from migraine perceive that their environment hardly recognizes it as a disease in the strict sense, according to the survey "Social perception and impact of migraine," promoted by the Spanish Association of Migraine and Headache (AEMICE).The study, presented on the occasion of the International Day...

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The UPM develops an AI that enhances clinical prediction while preserving patient privacy.

A group of researchers from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) has designed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that "improves clinical prediction through federated learning and synthetic data," and does so "without exchanging real histories and respecting patient privacy."As explained by UPM researcher Patricia A. Apellániz, "Beyond the technical advance,...

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The left pushes an amendment to ensure that nurses can lead health centers

The PSIB, MÉS per Mallorca, and Unidas Podemos have registered a joint amendment to the capital law that is being debated in the Parliament, in order to secure nurses' access to management positions in the basic health areas.The deputies of these formations, along with the INForça platform, announced this Wednesday...

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SATSE warns that intrusiveness in physiotherapy puts health at risk and highlights the passivity of the administration.

The Nursing Union (SATSE) warned this Tuesday of the "threat to health" posed by professional intrusion and pseudosciences in the field of physiotherapy, and reproached the competent administrations for not applying all the necessary control and sanction measures to stop these "illegal practices."Coinciding with the celebration of International Physiotherapy Day,...

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The UIMP hosts a forum that promotes biomedical innovation as a key for health and competitiveness

The Meeting of the Spanish Pharmaceutical Industry, inaugurated this Monday at the International Menéndez Pelayo University (UIMP) in Santander, has brought biomedical innovation to the forefront as a driver of public health, economic competitiveness, and strategic security for the country.In a statement, Farmaindustria has emphasized that this summer course has...

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They demand changes in the classroom and protocols to integrate children with rheumatic diseases.

The Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER) and the Spanish Rheumatological League (LIRE) have demanded that public administrations implement personalized curricular and organizational adaptations, as well as specific protocols in educational centers and the necessary resources to ensure the school inclusion of minors with rheumatic diseases.Coinciding with the start of the...

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An 88-year-old patient dies admitted in Don Benito-Villanueva due to West Nile fever.

An 88-year-old man who remained hospitalized for West Nile fever at the Don Benito-Villanueva Hospital has died, raising the number of fatalities from this virus to two so far in 2026 in Extremadura.On the other hand, the Extremadura Health Service (SES) reported this Friday, September 4, the detection of a...

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The CGCOF launches an online course to train pharmacists in oral and throat pain

The General Council of Official Pharmaceutical Colleges (CGCOF) has launched an 'online' course aimed at community pharmacists, focused on oral and throat conditions that manifest with pain, in order to optimize pharmaceutical advice to the patient and the appropriate referral to the doctor.The proposal, driven together with the pharmaceutical company...

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The AEMPS orders the withdrawal of 22 slimming products with sibutramine, a substance banned in the EU due to its serious risks.

The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) has announced the withdrawal from the market of 22 weight loss products after detecting the presence of sibutramine in all of them, an active ingredient whose use is prohibited in the European Union (EU) due to its significant adverse effects.Consequently, the...

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Lima, Hanoi, and Cusco, the least healthy cities for digital nomads according to Holafly

Lima (Peru), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Cusco (Peru) top the list of cities where it is most difficult to maintain healthy lifestyle habits for those working remotely, according to the "Holafly Plans 2026 Wellbeing Index," prepared by the mobile phone and internet company after analyzing 25 major international hubs for digital...

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Osakidetza appoints Héctor Hernando Bocos new managing director of the OSI Uribe

Héctor Hernando Bocos has been appointed new managing director of the Integrated Health Organization (OSI) Uribe of Osakidetza-Basque Health Service, assuming the highest responsibility of this care area.Until now, Hernando held the position of managing director at Osatek, a public company of the Basque Government attached to the Department of...

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The WHO warns that tobacco cultivation is growing in Africa despite the global decline.

A new analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that tobacco leaf production continues to increase in Africa, while global volume decreases, raising concerns about its effects on health, farmers' livelihoods, the natural environment, and sustainable development.According to this report, although global tobacco leaf production fell by nearly 19...

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The Ebola outbreak in the DRC exceeds 6,400 infections and approaches 2,900 deaths.

The authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have updated this Monday the balance of the Ebola outbreak declared in mid-year in the east of the country, which has already left more than 2,900 dead and has surpassed the threshold of 6,000 confirmed infections. The advance of the...

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Nursing demands to ban throughout Spain the sale and consumption of energy drinks to minors

The General Council of Nursing (CGE) has demanded that both the sale and consumption of energy drinks by minors be prohibited throughout the national territory, following the line of restrictions that have already begun to be applied in communities such as Galicia and the Balearic Islands. The organization also demands...

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Colombia annuls the rule that banned glyphosate on drug crops

The Colombian Executive presided over by Abelardo De La Espriella has nullified this Friday a resolution of the National Council of Narcotics approved in 2015 that prohibited the spraying with glyphosate, a high-potency herbicide, on illicit crops.The decree signed by the Presidency, cited by the newspaper 'El Tiempo', specifies that...

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King Harald V of Norway suffers a serious deterioration in health and remains in a very critical condition.

King Harald V of Norway has experienced a notable "deterioration" in his health after spending ten days hospitalized at the Oslo University Hospital, and he is currently in a "very serious" condition."The health of His Majesty the King has deteriorated. The health condition of His Majesty the King is very...

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A specialist clarifies that it is not necessary to donate blood on an empty stomach nor does it affect the defenses.

The head of the Laboratory Service of the Blua Sanitas Valdebebas Hospital, Beatriz Arenaz, has detailed how to prepare before a blood donation and has rejected the idea that it is mandatory to go on an empty stomach or that the process can decrease the body's defenses.Arenaz indicates that doubts...

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The WHO demands a humanitarian truce of six months to strengthen the fight against Ebola in the DRC

The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested the establishment of a six-month humanitarian truce with the aim of intensifying the response to Ebola and cutting the chain of transmission of the disease. The outbreak, active since mid-May, has already become the deadliest recorded in the history of the Democratic Republic...

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Health

The EpiClave project promotes the leadership of patient associations in the new approach to epilepsy.

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches 7,200 infections and nearly 3,500 deaths since May

The WHO promotes an AI system to refine the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors

Dermatologist urges to maintain "constant care" in the face of atopic dermatitis even without symptoms

Neurologist warns that migraine causes invisible losses and emphasizes the importance of a good approach.

Almost half of the patients with migraine suffer from disability linked to the disease, according to a study by the SEN.

The lack of air when doing sports can reveal a nasal problem and not a physical condition.

More than half of those who suffer from migraines feel that their environment does not see it as a real disease, according to AEMICE.

The UPM develops an AI that enhances clinical prediction while preserving patient privacy.

The left pushes an amendment to ensure that nurses can lead health centers

SATSE warns that intrusiveness in physiotherapy puts health at risk and highlights the passivity of the administration.

The UIMP hosts a forum that promotes biomedical innovation as a key for health and competitiveness

They demand changes in the classroom and protocols to integrate children with rheumatic diseases.

An 88-year-old patient dies admitted in Don Benito-Villanueva due to West Nile fever.

The CGCOF launches an online course to train pharmacists in oral and throat pain

The AEMPS orders the withdrawal of 22 slimming products with sibutramine, a substance banned in the EU due to its serious risks.

Lima, Hanoi, and Cusco, the least healthy cities for digital nomads according to Holafly

Osakidetza appoints Héctor Hernando Bocos new managing director of the OSI Uribe

The WHO warns that tobacco cultivation is growing in Africa despite the global decline.

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC exceeds 6,400 infections and approaches 2,900 deaths.

Nursing demands to ban throughout Spain the sale and consumption of energy drinks to minors

Colombia annuls the rule that banned glyphosate on drug crops

King Harald V of Norway suffers a serious deterioration in health and remains in a very critical condition.

A specialist clarifies that it is not necessary to donate blood on an empty stomach nor does it affect the defenses.

The WHO demands a humanitarian truce of six months to strengthen the fight against Ebola in the DRC

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