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Spanish hospitals begin early type 1 diabetes screening
Hospitals in Spain are beginning to screen first-degree relatives before type 1 diabetes symptoms appear. Whether the approach will become routine across the National Health System remains unresolved.
Riyadh Airport Closed After Reported Missile Strike
A missile reportedly hit Riyadh airport on October 10, sending injured people to hospitals and disrupting flights. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the Saturday incident at publication time.
Mpox death in Euskadi leaves cause unresolved
A 61-year-old man died at Hospital de Donostia after contracting mpox. Cancer, severe immune suppression and a suspected hospital exposure have complicated the search for the direct cause.
Hospital Mpox Death Puts San Sebastián Protocol Under Scrutiny
A 61-year-old cancer patient died after contracting Mpox at Hospital Donostia. More than 30 contacts are under medical surveillance as Osakidetza defends its response.
ICE shooting in New York sparks protest outside hospital
A Dominican man was shot inside his car during an ICE operation in New York. His five-year-old son was in the vehicle as protesters later gathered outside the hospital.
Vaccination takes a bigger role in heart protection
Flu can raise heart attack risk tenfold in vulnerable patients. SEMERGEN specialists want vaccination folded into cardiovascular care, where infection prevention can reduce severe complications.
Hospital transmission precedes Euskadi's first recorded Mpox death
A 61-year-old man died after contracting Mpox at Hospital Donostia in San Sebastián. Doctors have not confirmed that the infection caused his death because he had extremely serious underlying illnesses.
Grupo Sanitario Ribera ramps up expansion drive across Spain and Portugal
Grupo Sanitario Ribera is moving fast to double its presence, snapping up hospitals and clinics across Spain and Portugal. The company’s leaders see consolidation as the only way forward for private healthcare.
How precise diagnosis is changing hematology care at a Madrid hospital
At Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, specialists showed patients and trainees how blood counts, cellular studies, and genetic tests shape hematology care. The meeting also covered new treatments, transfusion support, research, and patient services.
Early detection reshapes rheumatoid arthritis care in Spain
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.
COVID-19 pushes Spain into a low-level epidemic
Spain's respiratory-infection rate rose 28.2% in one week and crossed the epidemic threshold. COVID-19 is driving the increase, while hospital pressure remains limited but measurable.
Covid pushes Spain into a respiratory epidemic phase
Spain has crossed the epidemic threshold for acute respiratory infections. Coronavirus now leads primary care detections and respiratory hospital admissions, while demand for home tests is rising.
Madrid sets October 5, 2026 start for flu vaccinations
Madrid will begin flu vaccinations on October 5, 2026. People aged 60 and over and children from six months to seven years will get priority, followed by healthcare workers and other risk groups.
Spain funds dual immunotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer
Spain has begun funding its first dual immunotherapy for first-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. The combination targets a rare tumour subtype and produced major gains over chemotherapy in a phase III trial.
Southern Flu Data Offers Spain Clues, Not a Forecast
Flu activity remains low in Spain, with a small rise among younger people. Data from the southern hemisphere can show which variants are circulating, but it cannot predict Spain's season with certainty.
Toledo psoriasis unit wins AEDV’s highest Cuderma rating
Auditors found that Toledo’s psoriasis unit met 33 basic indicators and 15 excellence indicators under the AEDV’s Cuderma programme. The review also examined patient education, follow-up and cooperation between medical teams.
Covid accelerates across Spain as autumn circulation begins
Covid-19 is rising quickly in Spain after a quiet summer. Primary care data show faster transmission, while hospitals still report low pressure and no established autumn wave.
Covid moves ahead of flu in Spain as experts call for renewed protection
Spain has recorded 85 Covid cases per 100,000 people, compared with 22.9 for influenza. Specialists are urging vaccination and mask use during symptoms as the virus spreads earlier than expected.
Madrid hospital queues expose the cost of wasted capacity
The dispute at Madrid's Hospital Ramón y Cajal goes beyond patient numbers. It raises a harder question: are limited healthcare resources being used well?
RSV protection leaves Spanish families calmer
Most Spanish parents whose babies received RSV protection feel much calmer about infection. Yet nearly half still do not understand the virus or the risks it poses to babies.
Covid surge puts Spanish babies in focus
Covid cases among Spanish infants nearly doubled in one week. RSV is also rising, though hospital admissions remain low, while a mutation that evaded antibody protection has raised concern.
COVID-19 Leads Spain's Rise in Respiratory Infections
COVID-19 is driving the latest rise in respiratory infections in Spain, while flu remains below its seasonal peak. Doctors are calling for caution, not alarm.
Personalized phage therapy saves a war-injured limb
A Spanish-led treatment cleared a stubborn battlefield infection. The patient avoided amputation and regained some elbow movement after receiving a bacteriophage alongside colistin.
Respiratory viruses return as flu cases rise across Spain
Covid is currently the most common respiratory virus detected in Spain. Flu cases are nearly three times higher than last year, while bronchitis and bronchiolitis are also increasing.
Covid starts rising in Spain as autumn transmission returns
Covid infections and hospital detections are rising in Spain as autumn begins. The increase is still mild, but it is putting renewed focus on protection for vulnerable groups.
Respiratory viruses leave Galicia's health services with little room to spare
Covid and flu are driving more people to Galicia's health services. Primary care access varies sharply between centres, while hospital emergency departments are dealing with another rise in patients.
CAR-T turns relapsed lymphoma into a fight for access
CAR-T therapy is changing care for blood cancers, especially after relapse. But access still depends on specialist hospitals, manufacturing capacity and the money and distance involved.
Valencia Floods Paralyse Transport After Storms Trigger Emergency Alert
Torrential rain flooded streets and disrupted Valencia’s transport network, with more than 470 incidents reported. Cars were trapped, water entered public facilities and the ES-Alert warning reached residents two hours after the rain began.
Madrid Health Chief Blames Doctor Amid Hospital Waitlist Scandal
A Madrid health official has accused a doctor of manipulating patient lists after reports surfaced of irregular changes at Ramón y Cajal Hospital. Journalists have presented evidence of altered surgery priorities, but the hospital and authorities have not responded.
Madrid Surgeon Faces Suspension After Damaging Boss's Car
A surgeon at Ramón y Cajal Hospital who accused Madrid of manipulating waiting lists now faces disciplinary action for damaging his boss's car. The case exposes a bitter personal and professional feud inside one of Spain's major public hospitals.
Two new West Nile fever cases confirmed in Extremadura
The Servicio Extremeño de Salud has identified two more West Nile fever cases in Extremadura. This brings the 2026 total to 48, with two deaths. Several patients remain hospitalized across the region.
Madrid hospital quietly downgrades surgery priority to improve wait list stats
A leading Madrid hospital lowered the priority of 57 patients on its surgery list to make waiting times look better. Medical unions say this is a manipulation of official data, raising concerns about the reliability of regional health statistics.
Madrid Hospital Accused of Manipulating Surgery Waiting Lists
A leading Madrid hospital is under fire for downgrading patient severity to mask surgical delays. The health minister is pushing for urgent transparency reforms, while regional officials are pressed to explain the data manipulation.
Madrid Hospital Downgraded Patient Priority to Meet Surgery Targets
Leaked documents show that Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid lowered patient priority without consulting surgeons to meet productivity quotas. The move delayed urgent surgeries for dozens and led to internal disciplinary action.
Torrevieja Hospital to Add Nearly 200 Beds in Five-Year Expansion
The Generalitat will invest over €175 million to expand Torrevieja Hospital. The project adds 30,000 square meters, nearly doubling capacity. More than 650 new staff will be hired in phases over five years.
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