Julia García Prado is from Aviles, but at just over 20 she packed her bags to develop her scientific career abroad. Today she is one of the greatest experts on HIV in Spain. She directs a research group at the IrsiCaixa AIDS Institute and is scientific director of the Germans Trias i Pujol Institute –something … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world, affecting every aspect of life, from work to travel, education to healthcare. While several vaccines have been developed and authorized for emergency use, the race to produce a more effective and convenient vaccine continues. One promising approach is the mucosal COVID-19 vaccine. Unlike traditional … Read more
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists worldwide have been tirelessly working on the development of vaccines to curb the spread of the virus. While several vaccines have been developed and authorized for use, there is still a need to explore more efficient and effective ways to combat the virus. One promising approach that … Read more
Norovirus, also known as the “winter vomiting bug,” is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the world, affecting millions of people annually. With its highly contagious nature, norovirus can easily spread through contaminated food and water, as well as person-to-person contact. In recent years, outbreaks of norovirus have increasingly become a public health concern, … Read more
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 6:14 p.m. The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, announced this Tuesday that Spain will buy 3.2 million Hipra vaccines for 31 million euros. The development of a vaccine by a Spanish company is “a historic milestone with all the letters,” Sánchez said on Tuesday during a visit to the company’s … Read more
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that affects approximately 1 in 2,000 individuals. It is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscle tone, and vivid hallucinations. In 2009, during the H1N1 pandemic, there was a significant increase in the incidence of narcolepsy in some countries, including China. A new study from China suggests … Read more
To the owners of the approximately 50 food outlets stationed on the main street of the citadel mirafloresnorth of the city, the word ‘vaccine’ los scares. That is why they say they are united and taking actions so as not to be surprised by groups of extortionists what are they planting chaos and worry in … Read more
Monday, April 3, 2023, 02:00 The Basque Country Pharmacovigilance Unit notified 6,748 pharmaceutical products last year, of which 2,001 have been considered suspected of being associated with various reactions. Of these, the most frequent active principles were related for the second consecutive year to the sera against the coronavirus, specifically the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, … Read more
The vaccine against COVID-19 has been and is a very important tool to control the pandemic Worldwide. The first vaccines provided protection against the parent strain (Wuhan), but over the last three years, the virus it has been evolving. Proof of this is the variant appearance as omicronthe same one that still remains with different … Read more
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 00:37 Covid vaccines have become fundamental tools to reduce the effects associated with contagion by the virus and the benefits of their use are many more than the possible side effects. However, some of them have caused, since the pandemic, possible adverse reactions, in most cases with minimal severity. Until December … Read more