New Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Unit, diagnosis and multi-disciplinary follow-up
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The New barnaclinic+ Paediatric FASD Unit(UneSAF)offers diagnosis andfollow-upfor childrenaffected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Made up of a multidisciplinary team of leading experts, on a national and international level, with over 15 years' experience in FASD-related treatment, teaching and research. Furthermore, it is the only Unit […]
Smoking Cessation Unit, the most effective way to stop smoking
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For a few weeks now, the Pulmonology Department at barnaclínic+ has had a specific Unit for "stopping smoking". Led by Dr Jacobo Sellerés, the barnaclínic+ Smoking Cessation Unit is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of this illness and it specialises in treating complex smokers and patients with Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease (DILD). […]
The only high-complexity units for liver diseases in Spain
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The Hospital Clínic de Barcelona group has a long tradition in Hepatology. It is not surprising that it was the first centre in Spain to have a specific Department, founded 50 years ago. It was also the first centre in the country to have a Hepatic Disease ICU and a Hepatic Haemodynamics Unit. Both have been refurbished this year […]
Thyroid nodule diagnosis, how to tell if it is benign
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The importance of studying a thyroid nodule lies in being able to gauge the nature thereof; i.e., we are concerned whether it is benign or not. Once we have this information, we can plan the course of action to take. Nowadays, we have highly reliable and specific thyroid nodules diagnostic tests. Let us see what they are and how they work […]
Eventration treatment: Open surgery vs. laparascopic surgery
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Surgery for the treatment of eventration or incisional hernia may be open or laparoscopic. Each of these techniques has its advantages and drawbacks or limitations. In today's post, we shall try to explain the strengths and weaknesses of each technique, and what will lead the specialist to choose one over the other.
Messi’s elbow injury: what it could be and why he is not being operated on
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In light of Lionel Messi's elbow injury last weekend, a lot of people are asking me about it. According to the official report from the FC. Barcelona Medical Department: "Tests carried out on the first-team player, Leo Messi, have confirmed that he has a fracture of the radius bone in his right arm. He will be out of action for approximately three weeks" […]
Robot-assisted vasovasostomy, a good option if you wish to have children in a natural way after your vasectomy
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Currently, up to 6% of patients who have had a vasectomy ask for a reversal, as they wish to have more children. This procedure is called vasovasostomy or epididymovasostomy, depending on the segment used. This procedure consists of identifying the previously cut vas deferens and rejoining them by means of highly complex surgical techniques […]
