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 …
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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Changes of pace, changes of season or simply the wear and tear of life can alter our energy, mood and lifestyle! It is also possible that our bodies are deficient in some of the substances that keep us balanced at all levels. There are several medicines that can fill these gaps, but have you heard …
There are many reasons why you and your family might be looking to get covid tests. Unfortunately, COVID-19 does not rest on holidays, although the rest of us do! If anything, Covid spreads at a faster rate during the holidays as we all gather in groups of family and friends. Consequently, it is even more …
Bad breath is also called "halitosis". Even though it is a relatively minor health problem, bad breath can be annoying and a real social handicap, with a heavy impact on your self-confidence. Unpleasant smelling breath can be a sign of a wider health problem, but a healthy person can also have bad breath, so you …
Written by Dr. Jordi Mercé Either directly or indirectly, we all know of a case where an otherwise perfectly healthy person has died suddenly, frequently during the practice of sports. Regular physical exercise has a wide range of benefits for your health, but we also know that exercise of high intensity can be a trigger …
Written by Dr Jordi Mercé Klein Who doesn't have some friend or family member that has been diagnosed with a heart murmur? Should one treat it as a disease? Should one worry about this diagnostic? What is a heart murmur? A murmur is an abnormal noise in your heartbeat that the doctor can hear using …
Article written by Dr Jaime Guinovart Bruxism is known as the habit as the habit of grinding the teeth together involuntarily and with excessive frequency and force. It occurs at any age, regardless of gender or race. Most surprisingly it has a very high incidence: 70% of the population suffers from it. Unfortunately, our current pace …
In summer, heat, humidity, and diet changes can cause small imbalances in the vaginal flora, resulting in itching and tingling that is often unpleasant. To avoid bacterial vaginosis and vaginal yeast infection, follow the advice of the gynecologists at Turó Park Dental & Medical Center. Vaginosis, yeast infection... What are they? Vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis is …
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If you have a Medical or Dental Emergency , We've Got You Covered! Rest assured that Turo Park Clinic’s talented, English-speaking, and accessible team of doctors is ready to treat all of the common medical conditions you might encounter while abroad. Same-day appointments can be booked with doctors online or by telephone in your native …