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[ad_1] Barbacid’s career has seen him identify key molecular target such as the TRK Oncogene. This helped to develop targeted cancer treatments. Photo credit Wikipedia CC Spanish actor Antonio Banderas The actor has revealed that he will support financially the work being done by renowned bio-chemist, Dr Mariano Barbacid. Pancreatic cancer is one of most lethal forms of disease. Banderas …

[ad_1] The first in a series nationwide of five-day strike dates have been announced for June. The medical unions want a special law that suits their working conditions. This includes regulating 24-hour shifts, and improving wages. The proposed reforms to the Estatuto Marco, the law governing the health workforce, are not supported by the opposition. READ MORE DOCTORS GO ON …

[ad_1] In 2022, nearly 35% of teens aged 15-18 reported having had sexual relations. Condom usage fell to its lowest levels since records began in 2003. According to the Ministry of Health’s latest Health Behaviour in School Aged Children (HBSC), almost one third of teenagers in Spain have had sexual relations by the time they reach the age of 18. …

[ad_1] Patients seek ozone treatment to reduce their dependence on pain medications. Photo credit: NMK-Studio/Shutterstock Relief can seem frustratingly far away for millions of people who suffer from chronic pain. Back injuries and arthritis, as well as old fractures and strained ligaments can be lifelong issues that need to be managed. Painkillers can dull the symptoms of arthritis, steroid shots …

[ad_1] OSTEOPOROSIS is no longer irreversible – bones can recover with current treatments.  The Rheumatology Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella leads the way in advances that make it possible to prevent fractures and improve patients’ quality of life Dr Nerea Costas, Director of the Rheumatology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella, who underscores the “importance of early diagnosis and a comprehensive …

[ad_1] Pollen from hazel, plane, alder and olive trees is expected to arrive early in Spain. Photo credit: Igor Klyakhin/Shutterstock Health and meteorological experts predict that Spain will experience higher pollen levels after the unusually persistent rains of recent months. Combining abundant moisture with rising temperatures will lead to ideal conditions for vegetation, causing many plants produce more pollen. This …

[ad_1] Spring is a time to be lighter, calmer, and more relaxed. Credit: Miguel Franco You can sense it.Winter is slowly dissipating. The days are becoming longer.The light seems softer.The air is changing.  This change always requires something of us, whether we are aware of it or otherwise. Spring isn’t just a change in weather it’s a change in rhythm. Winter …

[ad_1] After at least five babies were hospitalised due to potentially contaminated baby formula, the Spanish government has issued an urgent warning to parents. After five infants were hospitalized with vomiting and other gastrointestinal problems, the cause was found to be milk contaminated with bacteria.  Three other babies also fell ill, but they did not need hospital treatment. All eight …

[ad_1] Learn about the health care system on the Costa Blanca. This guide will help you understand the healthcare system in Spain if you live in Costa Blanca. It will explain the practical steps to take: how to contact the emergency number (112), how to get an urgent care appointment, how to apply for the SIP card in the Valencian …

[ad_1] A BRITISH toddler who was battling an aggressive and rare cancer received a new lease on life after his family moved from the UK to Spain in order to access a groundbreaking new treatment. Matias, a two-year-old boy, is being treated in Valencia by his parents who left London in the year 2024 in search of doctors to help …