Five projects involving Clínic-IDIBAPS researchers receive funding from ”la Caixa” Foundation
The selected projects will address challenges related to liver diseases, haematopoietic transplantation, work-related cancers, healthy ageing, colo...
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European study supports extending the first surveillance colonoscopy to five years in patients with high-risk adenomas
The EPoS II study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, provides new evidence on the follow-up of patients after the removal of high-r...
A study by the Clínic-IDIBAPS identifies the main reasons for refusing a colonoscopy after a positive screening test
A study led by the professionals from the Clínic-IDIBAPS has analysed the factors that explain why some people do not undergo a colonoscopy after o...
Gastric cancer: how differences between men and women may influence diagnosis and treatment
A systematic review led by Hospital Clínic Barcelona has identified significant differences in gastric cancer between men and women that could supp...
Inflammatory bowel disease: more than just a stomach ache
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition often mistaken for common digestive discomfort.
Vaccines to prevent cancer in Lynch syndrome: a research line with great potential
Preventive vaccines in Lynch syndrome are not yet part of routine clinical practice, but recent advances suggest that they could become a new tool...
World Colorectal Cancer Day: two studies from the COLONPREV project provide new insights to improve prevention
Today is World Colorectal Cancer Day, which aims to raise awareness about the disease and emphasises the importance of prevention and screening as...
Coeliac disease: a practical guide to avoiding common mistakes
Preventing mistakes in the diagnosis and management of coeliac disease is essential to reduce the risk of complications. We outline the most common...
Hopsital Clínic introduces endoscopic gastroplasty as a new minimally invasive option for obesity treatment
Clínic Barcelona has started performing endoscopic gastroplasties in a specific group of patients. This minimally invasive technique reduces stomac...
Clínic Barcelona ranks as the third best public hospital in Spain according to the Merco Salud 2025 ranking
The hospital, which has also been recognized as the best public hospital in Catalonia, stands out with five services ranked first: Digestive System...