Category Osteoarthritis

11 Apr

Osteoarthritis and vascular risk (CVR): do they go hand in hand?

Article courtesy of Dr. Mariano de la Figuera, Internal Medicine Specialist. Castelldefels Medical Center What is Vascular Risk? Vascular risk, also known generically as Cardiovascular Risk (CVR), is defined by the probability of suffering a disease of the circulatory system in a given period of time. We will not go into the definition of population risk, […]

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 […]

12 Feb

1/3 of patients with osteoporosis suffer from chronic pain.

Madrid, October 24, 2024– Following the presentation of the ‘Barometer of chronic pain in Spain 2022’, carried out by the Grünenthal Foundation and the Pain Observatory of the University of Cadiz, both institutions present, with the review and endorsement of the Asociación Española con la Osteoporosis y la Artrosis (AECOSAR) and the Fundación Internacional de […]

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 […]

14 Jan

CIM Project: Inclusion, team and hiking Health

Article courtesy of Mayte Serrat, doctor UAB, Physiotherapist, General Health Psychologist and alpinist. Principal researcher of the Fibrowalk program at the USSC of Vall Hebron Hospital and President of the CIM Project. CIM Project: Inclusion, team and hiking Health In an increasingly connected world but often marked by a lack of time for human connection, […]

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 […]

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 […]

19 Nov

Denmark: OAFI at the Summit ‘A Collective Vision for Obesity’

OAFI participated in the summit ‘A Collective Vision for Obesity’ , held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 28-29, where experts and patient organizations from several countries came together to address the challenges of obesity and related chronic diseases, like osteoarthritis. OAFI participated, through Dr. Vergés as a representative of osteoarthritis patients, adding his voice in […]

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