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AUTHORS: José Luís Baquero Úbeda, Marina Baquero Zazo, Nina Martínez Fernández, Manel Santiñà Vila, Josep Vergés Milano y Josep Vilajoana i Celaya Article published in New Medical Economics Relationship with diseases Life expectancy increases every year in Spain, both for...

During pregnancy and lactation, the mother’s bone health may deteriorate, increasing the risk of fractures and permanent sequelae. Article published by Sandra Toril Coca and Jose Luis Baquero, Marina Baquero, Nina Martínez and Josep Vergés in New Medical Economics. Osteoporosis...

In the society in which we live, the volume of information available to us is growing faster and faster. This information is often not transmitted by professional or appropriate preceptors, and is often biased, incomplete, inadequate or outright lies and...

Article courtesy of Antonela Bávaro, Nutritionist and collaborator of OAFI Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of muscle mass Why is muscle mass important? It’s not just to look good aesthetically; nutritionists and doctors always emphasize increasing it and lowering fat levels...

Article published in Geriatricarea, the Digital Journal of the Health Sector. Social determinants, such as gender, have a significant impact on rheumatic diseases. In fact, clinical differences according to sex can delay diagnosis, affect the development of symptoms and modify...

Published by Fátima del Reino Iniesta, on 13th May 2025 in ISanidad More than 11 million adults suffer from some form of rheumatic disease, making it the leading cause of permanent disability due to illness, ahead of cardiovascular, respiratory or...

Article by Jose Luís Baquero, Marina Baquero, Nieves de Gabriel, Marta Garcia Manrique, Nina Martínez, Sandra Toril and Josep Vergés. Sarcopenia Sarcopenia and osteoarticular health are closely related, and both circumstances add up, affecting mobility, independence and quality of life,...

The media echoes the role of Dr. Vergés in the Pope’s ailments and his personal relationshipThis week saw the death of the Holy Father Francis, at the age of 88. As could not be otherwise, the news has had worldwide...

Article courtesy of Dr. Mariano de la Figuera, Internal Medicine Specialist. Castelldefels Medical Center What is Vascular Risk? Vascular risk, also known generically as Cardiovascular Risk (CVR), is defined by the probability of suffering a disease of the circulatory system in...

Dysphagia and osteoarthritis are two medical conditions that affect different parts of the body but may have surprising interactions. This article explores their main characteristics, possible connections and treatment methods. First of all, let’s talk about dysphagia, what is it?...

Bioibérica is a pharmaceutical company whose industrial plant is located in Palafolls, Barcelona. Dr. Josep Vergés Milano invited me to visit the factory and to give a research seminar on neurodegeneration and pharmacological neuroprotection. It was the late twentieth century...

CONCLUSIONES DEL V CONGRESO ARTICULANDO EL DEPORTE Barcelona, 21 de marzo de 2025. La artrosis, una enfermedad que tradicionalmente se asocia con el envejecimiento, y que ya la padecen más de 7 millones de personas en España, afecta a casi...