Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol

Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol is a hospital involved in medical research and treatment. Recent news highlights the hospital's expertise in two distinct areas. Firstly, specialists at the hospital are raising concerns about the misuse of drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro (Ozempic effect) for purely aesthetic weight loss, particularly its potential to exacerbate unrealistic beauty standards and negatively impact individuals with or at risk of developing eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia. Secondly, the hospital is the professional home of epidemiologist Oriol Mitjà, who gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic for his work on infectious diseases. While the articles don't detail specific hospital initiatives, they showcase the institution's relevance in addressing both mental health concerns related to body image and public health challenges posed by infectious diseases.