Following the report of the first suspected case of monkeypox in Catalonia this week, we have outlined all of the important information that you need to know regarding this virus. What is the monkeypox virus? Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease, a virus that is transmitted to humans from animals, that has been recently detected …
A guide to different breast surgery treatments (lifts, reduction, augmentation) For a variety of reasons, the most performed cosmetic surgery in the world is breast augmentation. This procedure increases the size of the breasts using various methods, but exist other breast surgeries for other needs. It is even possible to complement one surgery with another. …
The sports medical certificate: official statement of ability and health The sports medical certificate, or otherwise called "medical certificate of non-contraindication to the practice of sport", is required in several cases. It allows various relevant federations, and the athlete themselves, to judge their ability and health. How to obtain a medical certificate of fitness …
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 and travel to France Before indicating the requirements regarding COVID-19 and travel to France, it is essential to note that all Covid-19 regulations are subject to change very quickly. They are updated periodically, so it is advisable to consult these travel recommendations in the days immediately prior to your trip. …
Urinary tract infections can be painful, recurrent and very disabling of everyday life so see our team of specialists as soon as symptoms occur. One third of women will develop one form of urinary tract infections in their lifetime. Often benign, they can be treated with a quick and easy course of treatment, but these …
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Everything you need to know about the COVID Recovery Pass If you want to travel abroad, attend events or have any other reasons to obtain a COVID certificate, but have recently recovered from COVID-19, you need a recovery certificate. This certificate shows that you tested positive recently, completed your self-isolation and have recovered. This is especially …
Depression can affect anyone, anywhere. Small steps can be taken to tackle depression, that have a big impact. There is increasingly accepted evidence that one of the most effective ways to fight depression and its most feared consequence, suicide, is not to silence them. Therefore, this article actively opens the conversation around depression and its …
Contraception: all of your options and how they work! Regardless of your age and the contraceptive methods you already know, you may feel confused and overwhelmed when trying to find the best contraception method for you. However, there are many methods available and they have uses and benefits beyond just pregnancy prevention. With so many options …
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In regard to acne, many people immediately think of juvenile acne and consider this problem as something that only occurs in adolescence and resolves itself in adulthood. Of course, this is not true. Acne is a widespread problem that can occur at any age. Of course, for hormonal reasons, acne often first appears during the …
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Written by Dr. Irene Clavijo Find out all you need to know about your first osteopathy appointment. In the Turo Park Dental and Medical Center, Dr Irene Clavijo works in our team of highly qualified specialists. She provides the fundamental osteopathy consultation for our international patients in their own language. What is osteopathy? Osteopathy is …