Dr Álvaro Juan Ojeda is a consultant nephrologist, graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona – Hospital Clínic i Provincial de Barcelona, an internationally recognised centre for medical training. He specialised at the Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital in Lleida, where he gained extensive experience in advanced kidney disease and renal replacement therapies. He furthered his training at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Barcelona, focusing on kidney transplantation and hereditary kidney disorders. He is currently a consultant nephrologist at Granollers General Hospital, combining scientific rigour with a patient-centred approach.
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Diagnostic Tests
30 Jul 2026
4 Min
Full Body Medical Check-up: what it includes and why it is the most advanced health check
A Full Body Medical Check-up (or whole-body health check) is the most advanced preventive medicine program currently available. Unlike conventional health checks, this assessment uses state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology to comprehensively evaluate the condition of vital organs, the vascular system, and the brain before the first symptoms appear.
Diagnostic Tests
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4 Min
Colonoscopy: when to have it and how to prepare
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Diagnostic Tests
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3 Min
What is the difference between an MRI, a CT scan, and a PET-CT scan?
When it comes to making an accurate diagnosis, medical technology offers us various tools. It is very common to confuse tests such as MRIs, CT scans, and PET-CT scans, since they all allow us to see inside the human body. However, they use entirely different technologies and are prescribed for different purposes.