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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 […]

5 Feb

Arterial hypertension and rheumatic diseases: relationship or interaction?

Article courtesy of Dr. Mariano de la Figuera, Internal Medicine Specialist. Castelldefels Medical Center Hypertension (HT), defined by a sustained elevation of blood pressure both in the health professional’s office (BP>140/90 mmHg) and outpatient (BP>135/85 mmHg), is the main modifiable risk factor – unlike, for example, age or gender – for vascular diseases such as […]

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 […]

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 […]

25 Nov

Basic recommendations for Osteoarthritis care

Article courtesy of Dr. Francisco Castro-Domínguez, Chief of Section, Rheumatology Service, Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona. Coordinator of OA SER Working Group, ARTROSER, Spanish Society of Rheumatology. Non-pharmacological treatment recommendations and strategies are the most basic part of osteoarthritis treatment and are recommended for all people suffering from osteoarthritis, as they can improve symptoms with minimal risk of […]

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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