Computed tomography (CT) is a test done with a machine with a hole inside an X-ray tube. The patient stretches without moving on a table that moves up and down, in and out, while the x-ray tube rotates around his body. Thus, images of the body can be generated from different angles. It is especially […]
Magnetic resonance
Magnetic resonance imaging is a test that uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to be able to visualize internal structures of our body in detail. The patient stretches on a mobile table that is inserted into the equipment. What does it consist of? Unlike X-rays and CT scans, MRI uses magnets and radio waves. […]
Urodynamics
It is known by all that more and more society has a greater number of more reliable and reproducible tools to access all kinds of information, and obviously the health sector is not left out of this informative siege, parallel, on the other hand, to the scientific-bibliographic channels that every medical graduate acquires throughout his […]
Together we can! THANK YOU!
From the Policlínica Comarcal del Vendrell we want to greatly appreciate the collaboration and support of many institutions in the Comarca del Baix Penedès and its surroundings, which have tried their best and have given their support to the Center in these difficult times. Acknowledgments that are extended to all those people, patients, relatives, providers […]
New pain paradigms in the light of neuroscience
Descartes’s theory that pain necessarily came from pathological tissues and that it becomes conscious in the brain has now been eradicated. Today we know that as a result of a perceived harmful stimulus in the tissues, a threat evaluation process is developed that causes a series of central phenomena that will trigger pain as a […]
The rise of aesthetic medicine
Currently, 40% of the population is a user of the well-known aesthetic medicine. This is characterized by providing an improvement in appearance in a natural and discreet manner, thus also improving the patients’ self-esteem and showing the best version of each of them. Aesthetic medicine is not only “Botox” and lips with hyaluronic acid, even […]
PCV 2020 blood donation
Once again, the Policlinica Comarcal del Vendrell has been part of the “Dona el millor de tu dona sang” project promoted by the Department of Health together with the Blood and Tissue Bank. On January 14, the PCV welcomed a high percentage of people who wanted to participate in the initiative by donating blood. There […]
VIII Pediatrics Day in the Policlinica Comarcal del Vendrell
Last Saturday, November 16, the 8th Pediatrics Conference was held at the Dr. Isaac Contel Auditorium of the Policlinica Comarcal del Vendrel under the title “VIII Update in Primary Care Pediatrics: Prevalent Respiratory Pathology”. During the day, topics such as the common cold, pharyngitis, sinusistis, influenza, acute, external, recurrent otitis media, chronic otitis media and […]
POLIESTETIC: New Aesthetic Medical Service of Policlinica Comarcal del Vendrell
The Regional Polyclinic of Vendrell opens from October 1 the new service “POLIESTETIC” that includes the specialties of aesthetic medicine and cosmetic surgery. The clinic has long had the specialties of dermatology and dermoesthetics, in the hands of Dr. Molina and Dr. Lacruz, and more recently Dr. Ferreres. But now the unit is reinforced with […]
“Let’s talk without fear, without shame”
When talking about women’s health, unfortunately, we find many taboos. The origin is clear: until recently, it was not talk so openly about “women’s problems.” Going to the gynecologist was reserved for when there was no other choice. The grandmother’s remedies were worth more: If it stings you down there “put yogurt in the area […]