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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.
Human Brain's Cellular Patterns Shift Around Age 24
A new atlas tracks brain changes from childhood to age 97. Most cell populations in the prefrontal cortex settle into relative stability around 24, then molecular activity rises again in later life.
Iván Fernández dies at 45 after battle with ELA
Iván Fernández, once the driving force behind Vuelo 505, has died at 45 after confronting esclerosis lateral amiotrófica. His fight extended beyond music as he co-founded VencELA Rioja, challenging the region’s silence around the disease.
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.
Gedeon Richter puts daily osteoporosis care on a phone
Gedeon Richter has launched Tu Salud Ósea for people with osteoporosis in Spain. The app tracks treatment doses and brings exercise, food and disease information into daily care.
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.
Respiratory infections double in Extremadura as pharmacy demand rises
Extremadura's respiratory infection rate nearly doubled in one week, while pharmacies in Plasencia reported heavier demand for triple tests and FFP2 masks. The region's flu vaccination campaign starts in October.
Spain Builds Early Warning System for Canine Leishmaniosis
A European project is designing an early warning system for Spain and Portugal. It will combine climate data with veterinary and public health records to support earlier action against canine leishmaniosis.
Madrid puts feline medicine to work in the clinic
Madrid hosted a specialist feline medicine session on September 23. Vaccination, cancer treatment, diagnosis and imaging shaped a programme built around everyday veterinary work.
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.
Respiratory viruses rise as schools and workplaces reopen
Covid, flu and colds are spreading more as schools and workplaces return to normal. The main trigger is renewed close contact, not the arrival of autumn itself.
RSV variant evaded nirsevimab in three Spanish babies
Spanish researchers have detected an RSV variant with reduced susceptibility to nirsevimab. Three babies were infected, and two needed hospital care, including intensive treatment.
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.
SEEN calls for family screening to catch inherited high cholesterol early
Spain's endocrinologists want cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia. Testing close relatives can uncover silent cases early and prevent years of exposure to dangerously high cholesterol.
Higher Progesterone Linked to Weaker Emotional Processing
A Universitat de Barcelona study links higher progesterone levels with weaker emotional processing. Women reported lower mood when their brains were less able to separate easier situations from harder ones.
Ozempic's Heart Benefit Still Defies Medical Explanation
A new analysis finds that semaglutide protects the heart in ways that weight loss alone cannot explain. Traditional risk factors account for no more than half of the reduction in cardiovascular disease seen in the international SELECT trial.
Spain weighs newborn screening for inherited high cholesterol
Spain is considering newborn screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia. A low-cost test could identify affected children and prompt checks for relatives before heart disease appears.
Restless legs syndrome can take more than a decade to diagnose
Restless legs syndrome may affect up to 10% of adults and around 4% of children and adolescents. In children, it is often mistaken for growing pains, and diagnosis can take more than a decade.
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.
Millions in Spain may have restless legs syndrome without a diagnosis
More than two million people in Spain may have restless legs syndrome. Up to 90% of cases may go undiagnosed while symptoms disrupt sleep and daily rest.
High-risk polyp checks may safely move to five years
A European study followed almost 21,000 patients after high-risk polyp removal. Its findings suggest that surveillance could move from three years to five without raising cancer risk.
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.
CSIC fixes hidden DNA error linked to propionic acidemia
Researchers corrected a hidden DNA mutation in human cells linked to propionic acidemia. The experiment restored production of the affected protein and could help improve diagnosis and future personalized treatments.
CRISPR restores part of a missing enzyme in cells linked to a rare disease
Spanish researchers corrected a faulty DNA reading signal in human cells. The change restored part of an enzyme needed for metabolism, though a possible treatment is still years away.
Single tumour clones take control in Waldenström macroglobulinaemia
A Clínic-IDIBAPS study shows how one tumour clone can gain an advantage over others in Waldenström macroglobulinaemia. The findings link genetic changes and immune-cell interactions to disease progression.
Congenital TORCH infections sharply raise risks of autism and intellectual disability
A Swedish study found that congenital TORCH infections were linked to much higher risks of autism and intellectual disability. The infections are rare, but some can be prevented.
Why Spanish Alzheimer Researchers Are Turning to Myelin
Researchers in San Sebastián are testing whether damaged myelin helps drive Alzheimer's disease. The work could improve early detection and guide treatments that protect the brain's neural insulation.
Active meprin-β found in Alzheimer's brain samples
Researchers found more active meprin-β in the brains and cerebrospinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's disease. The enzyme may help explain beta-amyloid processing and could become a candidate disease indicator.
Alzheimer's Research Turns to Myelin
A Spanish research centre is testing a different explanation for Alzheimer's. The project asks whether damaged myelin disrupts brain circuits before symptoms become clear.
Alzheimer's research moves toward treatments that can change the disease
Women account for nearly twice the Alzheimer's prevalence seen among men, and early signs can stay subtle for years. Mercè Boada explains why diagnosis and new treatments are changing the field.
Eating Disorders Are Being Missed in Women Over 50
Eating disorders are increasingly affecting middle-aged women in Spain, but restrictive habits are often mistaken for healthy self-care. Menopause can make the warning signs even harder to spot.
Même starts its international expansion in Spain
Pierre Fabre has chosen Spain for Même's first international launch. The dermocosmetics brand will arrive in pharmacies and El Corte Inglés with products for oncology patients and people with sensitive skin.
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.
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