SPAIN HEALTH

May 26 2026HEALTH

Hantavirus Alert: Spanish Passenger Tests Positive on Cruise

A man from Spain who had been aboard a cruise ship later found to carry hantavirus has now tested positive for the disease, raising Spain’s total linked cases to 13. The patient was among 14 Spaniards who left the ship in Tenerife on May 10, after authorities first spotted a cluster of infections ea

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Glaucoma Surgery Trends: A Look at Ahmed Valve Use in Spain

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss. One way to manage it is by using a device called the Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV). This tool has been around for a while, but how often is it being used lately? And for what types of glaucoma? A recent study looked at AGV use in Spain

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