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EXPATS often dismiss fatigue in Spain as a result of heat. But Quironsalud’s experts warn that these minor symptoms may be the early signs of silent liver cancer. Many expats living on the Costa del Sol dismiss symptoms such as mild fatigue or itchiness of the skin, blaming it on the Spanish heat and a hectic social schedule. Quironsalud’s specialists …

The Policia Nacional reported that they received 513 reports of verbal or physical assaults on health workers last year, up 26.35% from the total for 2024. More than 39% of all cases involved violence against staff. The Policia Nacional Chief Commissioner, Manuel Yanguas Menendez, said that the complaints are ‘nothing’ compared to the 20,000 incidents that happen annually. READ MORE …

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 STRIKE …

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 babies …

A BARCELONA-based hospital performed the first ever face transplant involving a donor that chose assisted suicide, marking an important medical milestone in Spain. The hospital confirmed that the operation lasted for close to 24hours and involved 100 medical personnel. Officials at the hospital said that this is the first face transplant performed anywhere in the globe using a deceased donor. …

According to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology, the number of NEW cancer cases in Spain is expected to surpass 300,000 in the next calendar year. The report ‘Cancer Figures in Spain 2026′ was published in association with the Spanish Network of Cancer Registries. In 2026, breast and thyroid cancer will affect 8,000 young adults aged 20 to 39. READ …

According to medical experts, excessive alcohol consumption and food choking are the two most common reasons for emergency room visits on New Year’s Day in Spain. This time of year, food poisoning and allergies are also high on the list. Too much booze leads to urgent medical interventions, especially on December 31, says Dr. María Jesus Cano, medical coordinator of …

CHOKING on meals is one the main causes for going to a hospital ER in Spain over the Christmas and New Yr holidays. Medics say that the possibility of a struggling a cardiac arrest in a choking scenario may be diminished if folks know methods to use the Heimlich manoeuvre. Carolina Colomer, scientific director of the Vithas Valencia Consuelo stated …

Article first printed December 24, 2023 THE Spanish Society of Neurology says that 1.5 million individuals within the nation endure from power migraines and expertise complications 15 or extra days a month. Discovering a solution to scale back this ache in order that they’ll lead as regular a life as doable with out letting the ache restrict their high quality …

OZEMPIC and different related medicines used to battle diabetes accounted for the one largest medical expenditure in Spain’s public well being system in 2024. Ministry of Well being knowledge confirmed that Ozempic and associated semaglutide medication accounted or simply over €400m final 12 months. The entire funds for medicines was €13.8 billion- up by 4.9% on 2023. READ MORE: OZEMPIC …