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There are many news that we read these days about the coronavirus, but we really know how to act in case of contracting the virus. Dr. Álvarez, medical director of HC Marbella together with Dr. Sempere, an expert microbiologist and head of the HC laboratory, clarifies these doubts and tells us about the processes that are carried out in the hospital to treat the patient with COVID 19 in the different phases of the disease and the differences between the different tests. [Continue Reading]

What benefits does having the COVID diagnostic tests have for society?

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During the period of confinement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to highlight the following recommendations for diabetic patients: [Continue Reading]

From HC Marbella we want to communicate to our patients that, from this moment, respecting all security measures and using independent circuits, we offer face-to-face medical consultations for those clinical situations in which the visit to a specialist is recommended to safeguard the patient’s health. [Continue Reading]

The confined situation can aggravate the previous mental disorders of
people who had already been presenting or developing one after the impact of the
abrupt and sudden change of routine adding also the situation of Covid-19 uncertainty.

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Having tools for a quick diagnosis of cases is essential to: identify, isolate and treat affected patients and thus contribute to mitigating the spread of the disease. [Continue Reading]

Dermatologists are seeing a high number of skin symptoms that could be caused by the Covid -19 virus, but it has yet to be proven.

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The good use of hygiene standards against covid-19 produce hand dermatitis.

From the Dermatology Unit of HC Marbella, our doctor Marta Frieyro talks to us about the dermatological problems that are appearing at the moment due to the good compliance with the recommended hygiene standards against Covid-19.

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Exercising at home helps maintain and boost your immune system and prevent the consequences of lack of movement, such as stiffness, muscle loss, constipation, or depression. [Continue Reading]

Hematology and oncology are closely linked.

The first is to diagnose and treat those diseases of the blood and related organs such as bone marrow, lymph nodes and spleen, the main pathologies being anemia, thrombopathies, lymphomas, hemophilia, leukemia. Oncology, meanwhile, is dedicated to the study, diagnosis and treatment of cancers.

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What is the difference between Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

Both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin are lymphomas: a type of cancer that starts in a type of white blood cell called lymphocyte. Lymphocytes are part of the immune system, which protects you from germs.

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