A major study finds that consuming sugar while taking antibiotics can sharply worsen gut microbiome loss in cancer patients, increasing their risk of life-threatening complications. The findings challenge current hospital nutrition practices and point to a modifiable risk factor.
Spanish oncologists are looking beyond survival alone. At its Madrid congress, SEOM is urging care that helps patients rebuild daily life as precision medicine reshapes treatment.
In Spain, only 56% of people with obesity recognise that they have the disease. The finding points to a gap between health concerns and personal recognition, even as medical groups classify obesity as a chronic condition.
Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery on his right tibia this Thursday after months of pain and unsuccessful conservative treatment. Real Madrid expects to be without the defender for nearly three months, but the club has not set a final recovery date.
MSD Animal Health presented Nobivac NXT at its Madrid headquarters, where more than 110 distribution partners attended the first launch meeting. The company is entering a market in which around one in five cats still does not receive vaccination.
Spain's medical unions are split over leadership of an indefinite strike set to begin on October 28. CESM, SMA and SME will proceed without Amyts, Metges de Catalunya and O´Mega.
A six-year CNIO study identified a brief period when early brain metastases become vulnerable. Three drugs eliminated micrometastases in animal models, and researchers also tested their effects in human tissue.
Most Spanish families feel calmer after protecting their children against VRS. Yet almost half still do not clearly understand the virus, and many expect an infection to affect work and household finances.
A Sanofi study of 1,322 Spanish parents found that most felt calmer after their children received RSV immunisation. Many families still know little about the virus and remain worried about hospital care.
Nine out of ten families say immunising their children against VRS gave them greater peace of mind. A Sanofi study also found major gaps in parents’ knowledge and concern about the cost of caring for a sick baby.
CNIO researchers found a short stage when early brain metastases are unusually vulnerable. Three drugs removed micrometastases in animal models before they developed into detectable tumours.
CNIO researchers have identified a vulnerable stage in early brain metastases. Three drugs eliminated microscopic lesions in mice and human tissue before they became clinically detectable, opening a possible route to preventing recurrence.
VHIO researchers found tumour neoantigens and responsive T cells in blood samples. The method could widen access to personalised immunotherapy when tumours are hard to biopsy.
Spanish researchers have identified a brief stage when early brain metastases may respond to treatment. Three drugs eliminated microscopic lesions in mice and showed therapeutic effects in human tissue, but clinical trials are still needed.
CNIO researchers identified a short period when early brain metastases are unusually vulnerable. Three drugs destroyed micrometastases in laboratory models before they became detectable tumours.
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.
Spain's Health Ministry will prepare changes to bring medication abortion into primary care. The plan aims to shorten journeys and give women clearer medical support when they choose this method.
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.
Spain is setting dates for the 2026-2027 flu and COVID-19 campaign. Flu infections have tripled since last year, and surveillance data show the season is starting early. Regional calendars now set dates for priority groups.
Auditors found Toledo’s psoriasis unit met 33 basic indicators and 15 excellence indicators under the AEDV’s Cuderma programme. The review covered patient education and follow-up, while also examining cooperation between medical teams.
A new atlas tracks brain changes from childhood to age 97. Most cell populations in the prefrontal cortex reach relative stability around 24, then molecular activity rises again in later life.
Iván Fernández, once the driving force behind Vuelo 505, has died at 45 after confronting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ELA). His fight extended beyond music: he helped launch VencELA Rioja and challenge the region’s silence around the disease.
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 has launched Tu Salud Ósea for people with osteoporosis in Spain. The app tracks treatment doses and brings exercise and nutrition guidance into daily care, alongside information about the disease.
Spain has recorded 85 Covid cases per 100,000 people, compared with 22.9 for influenza. Specialists are urging vaccination and mask use when people have symptoms as the virus spreads earlier than expected.
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.
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 hosted a specialist feline medicine session on September 23. The programme focused on everyday veterinary work, including vaccination and cancer treatment, with diagnosis and imaging also on the agenda.
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, flu and colds are spreading more as schools and workplaces return to normal. The basic trigger is renewed close contact, not the arrival of autumn itself.
Spanish researchers detected an RSV variant with reduced susceptibility to nirsevimab in three babies. Two needed hospital care, including intensive treatment.
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.
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.
A study led by the Universitat de Barcelona links higher progesterone levels with weaker emotional processing. Women reported lower mood when their brains were less able to distinguish easier situations from more difficult ones.
A new analysis finds that semaglutide protects the heart in ways 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.
