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Reaction to review examining the relationship between PFAS exposure and liver damage

endocrine disruptors

Reaction to review examining the relationship between PFAS exposure and liver damage

SMC Spain

A review of studies in rodents and humans examines the relationship between exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and liver damage.

What we know about salmonellosis from consuming contaminated chocolate eggs

food

What we know about salmonellosis from consuming contaminated chocolate eggs

SMC Spain

On 27 April, the WHO reported 151 cases of salmonellosis in 11 countries, caused by the consumption of 'kinder eggs' or other contaminated products of the same brand. In Spain, two cases have been confirmed.

Reaction to study suggesting that video calls reduce creativity compared to face-to-face meetings

psychology

Reaction to study suggesting that video calls reduce creativity compared to face-to-face meetings

SMC Spain

A study published today in the journal Nature concludes that people who interact face-to-face in face-to-face meetings are better able to generate creative ideas than those who interact online

What we know about hepatitis of unknown origin in children

hepatitis

What we know about hepatitis of unknown origin in children

SMC Spain

In recent weeks, several countries have detected unusually severe cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in healthy children. Some of the patients have required transplantation and at least one of them has died. Researchers are working on several hypotheses around an adenovirus, but the matter is still shrouded in uncertainty.

Reaction to study claiming that antidepressants do not improve patients' long-term quality of life

depression

Reaction to study claiming that antidepressants do not improve patients' long-term quality of life

SMC Spain

A study published today in the journal PLoS ONE examines the effectiveness of antidepressant treatments in improving patients' quality of life over time.

The friend-shield effect and the perception of covid infection risk

covid-19

The friend-shield effect and the perception of covid infection risk

Eline de Vries

Hyunjung Crystal Lee

Recent research published by researchers of Carlos III University of Madrid shows that individuals perceive less COVID-19 infection risk and engage in less health-protective behaviors when they associate the risk with close friends – a phenomenon labeled as the “friend-shield effect”.

Reaction to the cases of childhood hepatitis of unknown origin detected in Spain

hepatitis

Reaction to the cases of childhood hepatitis of unknown origin detected in Spain

SMC Spain

This week the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) has warned of an increase in cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in children in the UK. Three cases have been diagnosed in Ciudad Real, Madrid and Aragon, one of which required a liver transplant. With the current information it is difficult to establish the cause.

Reaction to review examining the prevalence of headache around the world

neurology

Reaction to review examining the prevalence of headache around the world

SMC Spain

A review published today in The Journal of Headache and Pain concludes that 52% of the population is affected by a headache each year, with 14% reporting migraines.

Reaction to study analysing the prevalence of acute myocarditis in covid-19 patients

covid-19

Reaction to study analysing the prevalence of acute myocarditis in covid-19 patients

SMC Spain

A paper published today in the journal Circulation concludes that acute myocarditis is a rare complication in patients hospitalised with covid-19 and that the severity of its prognosis depends on the simultaneous presence of pneumonia.

Reactions to the study quantifying the risk of developing thrombosis following covid-19

covid-19

Reactions to the study quantifying the risk of developing thrombosis following covid-19

SMC Spain

A study published in the BMJ concludes that covid-19 is a risk factor for developing venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and haemorrhage.

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