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A doctor specialising in diagnostic imaging with a patient whilst preparing for a mammogram for the early detection of breast cancer. Health insights Early diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer: how modern medicine helps Today, there are increasingly accurate tools available for the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer. Specialists at the Publio Cordón Memorial… Read more A sleeping man who involuntarily moves his legs whilst his partner remains awake, disturbed by his nocturnal movements. Health insights Moving, kicking or acting out dreams: when to seek advice We all move around a bit whilst we sleep. However, repeatedly kicking, shouting, hitting or physically acting out the content of a… Read more Lymphatic-venous anastomosis for the treatment of lymphoedema Health insights Lymphoedema surgery using lymphatic-venous anastomosis (LVA): when might it be an option? Lymphatic-venous anastomosis (LVA) can help improve drainage in certain patients with lymphoedema. Dr Jaume Masià and Dr Gemma Pons explain what a… Read more What does a full medical check-up involve? The importance of a personalised assessment Health insights What does a full medical check-up involve? The importance of a personalised assessment A comprehensive medical check-up is not defined solely by the number of tests. Dr Carlos González Gómez explains how the assessment is… Read more Short lingual frenulum in babies: how to assess it before deciding whether treatment is needed Health insights Short lingual frenulum in babies: how to assess it before deciding whether treatment is needed Having a short frenulum does not necessarily mean that a baby needs treatment. Paediatric specialists explain what is assessed in terms of… Read more Why do I sleep less well during the menopause? Health insights Why do I sleep less well during the menopause? Waking up several times, taking a long time to get back to sleep, or waking up feeling as though you haven’t had… Read more Vaccinations for travelling abroad: which ones might be required and what the recommendations depend on Health insights Vaccinations for travelling abroad: which ones might be required and what the recommendations depend on Hepatitis A, typhoid fever, yellow fever, dengue, rabies and Japanese encephalitis are some of the vaccinations that may be considered before certain… Read more Tired legs and varicose veins: when to seek medical advice Health insights Tired legs and varicose veins: when to seek medical advice The sensation of tired legs may be occasional, but when it recurs or is accompanied by a feeling of heaviness, swelling or… Read more When is surgery required for an inguinal hernia? Health insights When is surgery required for an inguinal hernia? Having an inguinal hernia does not necessarily mean that it needs to be operated on straight away. The symptoms, how the condition… Read more Robotic surgery for rectal cancer: personalised treatment and surgical precision Health insights Robotic surgery for rectal cancer: personalised treatment and surgical precision Robotic surgery can be particularly useful in certain procedures for rectal cancer. Professor Julio García Aguilar explains when it may be considered,… Read more How have the new anti-amyloid therapies changed the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease? Health insights How have the new anti-amyloid therapies changed the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease? New anti-amyloid therapies have ushered in a new era in the treatment of Alzheimer’s: for the first time, it is possible to… Read more When is it advisable to attend a travel clinic before an international trip? Health insights When is it advisable to attend a travel clinic before an international trip? Attending a pre-travel consultation several weeks in advance allows you to review previous vaccinations, complete vaccination schedules where necessary, assess other preventive… Read more Carrier testing (genetic screening): genetic information for family planning Health insights Carrier testing (genetic screening): genetic information for family planning Carrier testing is a genetic test that identifies whether a person is a healthy carrier of hereditary conditions that may be passed… Read more The role of arthroscopy in ankle fractures Health insights The role of arthroscopy in ankle fractures Beyond the bone itself, some ankle fractures affect the joint as a whole. Arthroscopy makes it possible to identify and treat these… Read more Ultrasound-guided PRP injection for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis Health insights Ultrasound-guided PRP injection for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis Ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection is a minimally invasive technique used in some patients with hip osteoarthritis or coxarthrosis. The procedure allows… Read more Venous arterialisation in advanced chronic lower limb ischaemia Health insights Venous arterialisation in advanced chronic lower limb ischaemia Venous arterialisation is an advanced revascularisation technique used in patients with advanced chronic leg ischaemia and at risk of amputation, when conventional… Read more Sun protection and how to prevent photoageing of the skin Health insights Sun protection and how to prevent photoageing of the skin Sun exposure doesn’t just cause sunburn: it also silently accelerates skin ageing. Ultraviolet radiation contributes to the appearance of dark spots, wrinkles… Read more How sarcopenic obesity is diagnosed: beyond body mass index Health insights How sarcopenic obesity is diagnosed: beyond body mass index Sarcopenic obesity reflects a new way of understanding obesity and metabolic ageing. Moving beyond body weight or BMI, modern medicine analyses visceral… Read more Whole-body MRI without contrast: a new way of understanding the body before symptoms appear Health insights Whole-body MRI without contrast: a new way of understanding the body before symptoms appear A whole-body MRI scan allows multiple anatomical regions to be examined in a single scan and provides detailed information about the body… Read more Sleep and brain health: what we’re learning about the glymphatic system and brain health Health insights Sleep and brain health: what we’re learning about the glymphatic system and brain health For years, we thought that sleep was simply about resting. Today, neurology is beginning to describe sleep as an active biological function… Read more Robot-assisted knee replacement: what are the benefits compared with conventional surgery? Health insights Robot-assisted knee replacement: what are the benefits compared with conventional surgery? Robot-assisted knee replacement surgery enables precise measurements to be taken during the procedure and allows for the customisation of implant placement. Dr… Read more I sleep, but I don’t feel rested: why this might happen and when you should seek advice Health insights I sleep, but I don’t feel rested: why this might happen and when you should seek advice Getting enough sleep does not always mean resting well. Fragmented sleep, irregular sleep patterns, certain sleep disorders and specific medical or emotional… Read more Left atrial appendage closure: when might it be an alternative to anticoagulants? Health insights Left atrial appendage closure: when might it be an alternative to anticoagulants? Closure of the left atrial appendage may help prevent stroke in certain patients with atrial fibrillation who have difficulty maintaining anticoagulation. However,… Read more Intrathoracic goitre surgery: when it is necessary and how it is performed Health insights Intrathoracic goitre surgery: when it is necessary and how it is performed Surgery for an endothoracic goitre is indicated when the enlargement of the thyroid gland causes symptoms, compresses structures in the neck or… Read more Excessive sweating: when surgery for hyperhidrosis may be recommended Health insights Excessive sweating: when surgery for hyperhidrosis may be recommended Thoracic sympathectomy is a surgical option for certain patients with excessive sweating (primary hyperhidrosis). We explain what the procedure involves, when it… Read more Treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis: cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC Health insights Treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis: cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC may form part of the treatment for peritoneal carcinomatosis in carefully selected patients. We explain what these procedures… Read more Preparing for a colonoscopy: what to eat and how to ensure your bowels are properly cleansed Health insights Preparing for a colonoscopy: what to eat and how to ensure your bowels are properly cleansed Proper bowel preparation is essential to ensure that a colonoscopy can be carried out accurately. We explain which foods you can eat,… Read more I wake up several times during the night: why this happens and when to seek advice Health insights I wake up several times during the night: why this happens and when to seek advice Waking up once or twice during the night can be part of normal sleep. However, when these awakenings become frequent, last for… Read more Treatment of lipoedema: accurate diagnosis, specialist surgery and a personalised approach Health insights Treatment of lipoedema: accurate diagnosis, specialist surgery and a personalised approach Lipedema is a chronic condition affecting the subcutaneous adipose tissue that can cause symmetrical swelling, pain, a feeling of heaviness and frequent… Read more Advanced treatment of lymphoedema using functional diagnosis, ICG lymphography and microsurgery Health insights Advanced treatment of lymphoedema using functional diagnosis, ICG lymphography and microsurgery The treatment of lymphoedema is evolving towards a more precise and personalised approach. Clinical assessment, functional diagnosis, indocyanine green lymphography and lymphatic… Read more TEVAR: endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms Health insights TEVAR: endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms Endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms, also known as TEVAR, allows certain aneurysms to be repaired from within the artery using a… Read more Stress test: what the heart reveals when the body needs to perform Health insights Stress test: what the heart reveals when the body needs to perform A stress test, also known as an exercise test, can provide useful information as part of a cardiac check-up when assessing how… Read more Transthoracic echocardiography: what it can reveal about the heart as part of a cardiovascular check-up Health insights Transthoracic echocardiography: what it can reveal about the heart as part of a cardiovascular check-up Transthoracic echocardiography is a non-invasive test that allows the heart to be observed whilst it is beating. As part of a personalised… Read more Migraines in women: why they affect women more and what we know today about hormones and the brain Health insights Migraines in women: why they affect women more and what we know today about hormones and the brain Migraines affect women more frequently, but we now know that the explanation goes beyond hormones. This article reviews what neurology is discovering… Read more
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