A 61-year-old man died after contracting Mpox at Hospital Donostia in San Sebastián. Doctors have not established that Mpox caused his death, given his extremely serious underlying illnesses.
Austria and Switzerland led Europe in the use of newer cancer medicines in 2023, while Spain stayed in the middle. Approval and funding still do not guarantee that patients receive treatment quickly.
A CSIC study found more antibodies in urban birds during years with human West Nile outbreaks. Blackbirds and sparrows could help show where the virus is circulating in Spain.
Researchers found that gamma-delta T cells lose much of their tumour-fighting strength when a basic receptor falls silent after the cells mature. The result held across mouse models and laboratory tests with human cells.
Spain's doctors have postponed the indefinite stoppage planned for 28 October following the call for general elections. The protest remains active and could resume if the next government rejects their demands.
More than 40 young specialists met in Madrid for Emerging Experts. The programme focused on chronic hypoparathyroidism and the decisions that go beyond calcium control.
Nearly 50 young endocrinology specialists met in Madrid for the first Emerging Experts programme. The training focused on chronic hypoparathyroidism, a rare disease estimated to affect around 13,000 people in Spain.
Spain's medical unions have postponed their indefinite strike, which was due to start on 28 October. They say the action could resume if the next Government rejects their demands.
Spain's doctors have postponed their indefinite strike planned for 28 October. The unions say the dispute remains active and could resume after the elections if the next Government ignores their demands.
Spain's doctors have postponed their indefinite stoppage planned for 28 October after an early general election was called for 29 November 2026. The strike remains active and could resume if the next Government does not address demands for a separate medical statute.
Spain records about 285,000 fragility fractures each year. Specialists say too many eligible patients still miss treatment and follow-up after a first fracture.
At Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, specialists showed patients and trainees how hematology care draws on blood counts and cellular studies, with genetic tests adding further detail. The meeting also covered new treatments and transfusion support, alongside research and patient services.
Women report more pain across most stages of life. Researchers link the gap to physiology and to the combined effects of paid work and unequal family care.
Rain is moving north across Catalonia, with storms expected to bring up to 60 mm in three hours. Crews are restoring power while firefighters search for a missing child in Granollers.
Madrid remains Spain's leading region for healthcare privatisation. Asturias is catching up fastest, alongside Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha, while private cover and out-of-pocket costs widen differences in access.
Vitamin D levels may fall as October brings less useful sunlight, but no Spanish study cited here confirms that more than 60% of Spanish adults are affected. Testing matters because excess supplements can damage health.
Electric scooters have flooded Spanish cities, but their real impact falls short of the green revolution many hoped for. Urban planner Màrius Navazo argues that scooters are not replacing cars and may even harm public health.
Only 27% of Spanish parents know meningitis can become fatal within hours. Awareness is even lower among teenagers, despite the risk of lasting damage.
Madrid has opened its joint flu and covid campaign with 1.79 million flu doses. Children under seven are joining the universal programme for the first time, as nurses call for stronger staffing plans.
Roche has begun selling Xofluza in Spain. The oral antiviral blocks flu replication early and is taken in one dose within 48 hours.
Madrid's 2026/2027 flu campaign began on 5 October with 1.79 million doses. Children through age seven are now covered, while people over 70 and at-risk patients can receive flu and Covid vaccines at the same appointment.
Vall d'Hebron researchers identified p38α as a possible target in melanoma treatment. Blocking the protein improved anti-PD-1 responses in experimental models and revealed a nine-gene signature linked to treatment outcomes.
Researchers at Vall d’Hebron found that blocking p38α improved anti-PD-1 treatment in melanoma models. The work also identified a nine-gene signature linked to treatment response and survival.
Meningitis can worsen quickly, and its first signs may look ordinary. High fever and severe headache, especially with neck stiffness, need urgent medical assessment.
Spanish researchers have developed five-nanometre carbon nanodots with stable manganese. In rodent studies, the particles matched gadolinium’s contrast performance while showing fluorescence and good biocompatibility.
A Catalan study of 30,000 PCR samples found Covid peaks in August and September. The pattern has reopened debate over the timing of autumn vaccination, but researchers say more evidence is needed.
A rare storm with tropical features battered Catalonia, killing two people and leaving one missing. Torrential rain shattered records and flooded towns, forcing evacuations as emergency crews responded. The region now faces a slow recovery from widespread damage.
Two young people died after entering the water at Els Vivers beach in Guardamar de Segura despite a red flag. Emergency teams attempted to resuscitate them but could not save them. The incident highlights a troubling rise in drownings across the Valencian Community.
Police are dismantling Ceuta's largest migrant settlement just days before Spain's King and Queen visit the city. Nearly 3,000 people were initially reported to be living there, but police say the camp holds more than 3,500.
Spain’s top traffic official says Madrid and Barcelona city halls have formally requested a sharp reduction in the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers. Under the proposed changes, even a single beer could put a driver over the limit.
The European Commission has approved ICOTYDE® for eligible psoriasis patients aged 12 and over who weigh at least 40kg. The once-daily oral peptide targets IL-23 directly and is backed by phase III data from about 2,500 participants.
Companies selling alternative menopause hormone treatments have declined public funding. Supply failures are squeezing patches and sprays as Sanidad seeks another way forward.
More than 350 specialists met in Barcelona to discuss earlier rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. Biomarkers and ultrasound are helping doctors spot the disease sooner and tailor treatment for thousands of patients in Spain.
Lenzetto shortages are disrupting access to transdermal hormone treatments in Spain. Alternative patches are under pressure as regulators seek more supply and clinical guidance.
Around 20,000 new cases are diagnosed in Spain each year. Earlier detection and targeted therapies are helping doctors protect mobility and quality of life.
