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25 Mar

Dr. Josep Vergés and the OAFI Foundation

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 and Josep headed the Research and Development Department of Bioibérica, a leading company in the […]

21 Mar

ARTICULANDO EL DEPORTE: La salud de los deportistas en juego. Solo el 65% de los lesionados consigue volver al deporte

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 un tercio de los atletas a lo largo de su carrera, en muchos casos como […]

19 Mar

Arthrosis and Tobacco: AFRONTAR, the smoking cessation process

Smoking is seriously detrimental to health, and there is no doubt about it. It has been shown to be related to various diseases, such as cancer, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive and urinary system problems, among others. In fact, tobacco kills half of its consumers, as stated by the World Health Organization (OMS). In any case, it […]

27 Feb

SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL ABSTRACT IN #ARTICULANDO25

The 5th Articulando el Deporte Congress #ARTICULANDO25, organized by the OAFI Foundation, the Atlético de Madrid Foundation and the Spanish Olympic Committee will take place on March 5 and 6 at the Spanish Olympic Committee Headquarters, Madrid. The Sports Health Congress On March 5 and 6, Madrid will host the 5th Articulating Sport Congress, a […]

3 Feb

OAFI and AECOSAR sign agreement with AEEM

AECOSAR and OAFI have signed a collaboration agreement with a key multidisciplinary group in the diagnosis and care of the patient with osteoarticular pathology, often accompanied by other comorbidities, as is the SPANISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF MENOPAUSE (AEEM) , with the objective of establishing a framework of action for the collaboration of the parties […]

28 Jan

Joint pain: What clinical trials and emerging therapies are being developed?

Joint pain affects millions of people worldwide. It is a disorder that weakens and limits people’s ability to function in everyday life. Different conventional treatments and emerging therapies are available to combat it. However, they are not always effective and often generate negative side effects. However, there is hope for those who suffer from these […]

20 Dec

CHRISTMAS DIET: ORGANIZE NOW YOUR LOGIC MENU of 10!

Enjoying food does not mean eating hypercaloric food. In this article you will find an example of a logical Christmas diet, as delicious as it is nutritious. Article courtesy of Dr. Laura Isabel Arranz , PhD in food and nutrition, pharmacist and dietician-nutritionist. At Christmas time there are many gatherings around tables full of food and dishes […]

9 Dec

“Historias de nuestros médicos” awarded by the Royal National Academy of Medicine.

OAFI would like to congratulate journalist Adolfo Albistur and his team for the well-deserved award. On a weekly basis, OAFI participates in the program “Historias de Nuestros Médicos”, which has been awarded by the Real Academia Nacional de Medicina de España 2024 for its outstanding contribution to medical dissemination. Madrid, December 5, 2024 The radio […]

5 Dec

OAFI RADIO: DYSPHAGIA, SARCOPENIA AND NUTRITION

In last Monday’s show of OAFI RADIO discusses how nutrition can help in cases of dysphagia and sarcopenia, presenting testimonials from patients and experts. The importance of modified textures and safe nutritional products to improve quality of life is highlighted. In addition, the need for socialization and the impact of proper diet on bone and […]

22 Nov

Dr. Josep Vergés, recognized as Ashoka Social Entrepreneur by the OAFI Foundation.

Barcelona, November 22nd. The Ashoka Foundation Spain, a leading global organization in innovation and social entrepreneurship, yesterday presented the five Ashoka Social Entrepreneurs 2024, among which is Dr. Josep Vergés. The gala, which was attended by almost 400 people, is a benchmark event in the entrepreneurship and social innovation sector in Spain. Dr. Vergés has […]

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