Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: Does diet have an impact on MS? Carenity members share their opinions!

13 Jul 2021 • 2 Likes

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. In the majority of cases, MS progresses slowly and its progression depends, among other...

Endometriosis

What are the most commonly prescribed medications for endometriosis?

7 Jul 2021

Endometriosis is a widespread gynaecological condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. The complexity of this disease, in terms of both pathophysiological and treatment, makes it a...

Sun cream: Everything you need to know!

6 Jul 2021 • 3 Likes • 4 comments

With the summer holidays approaching, many of us will choose to have some fun in the sun! While spending time outdoors it's important to remember to protect your skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays...

Eye diseases

Ophthalmologist, optometrist, optician: What is the difference and which is the best choice for your eyes?

29 Jun 2021

If you’ve ever sought out care for your eyes, you may have noticed that a number of different eye specialists exist. Making the right choice of a professional to consult is essential to your vision...

Endometriosis

Endometriosis and pregnancy: What is the outlook for affected women?

16 Jun 2021

Endometriosis is a little-known gynaecological condition that affects one in ten women. The main complication of this condition is infertility, which affects 30 to 40% of women living with...

Skin cancer

Skin cancer: How to protect your skin?

13 Jun 2021

There are several different types of skin cancer. One well-known and serious is melanoma, which is the most dangerous because it can metastasise. Another type is non-melanoma skin cancer which...

COPD

COPD: Can diet play a role in living better with the disease?

3 Jun 2021

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a condition characterised by bronchial obstruction, cough and chronic sputum. COPD is an insidious disease, with symptoms that only really appear once...

What is the psychological impact of chronic pain? Carenity members share their experience!

29 May 2021 • 1 comment

Whatever its cause, with time, chronic pain can have an impact on a person's mental wellbeing, causing insomnia, depression, stress, anxiety, fatigue, social isolation and more. In order to evaluate...

Arterial hypertension
Asthma
Heart attack / Infarction
Heart failure

Beta blockers and beta-2 agonists: What are they?

23 May 2021 • 1 comment

Beta blockers and beta-2 agonists belong to two pharmaceutical classes and have opposite effects. One of them inhibits beta receptors while the other stimulates them. They are therefore used for very...

Lupus

Lupus: How to read your blood tests?

10 May 2021 • 2 Likes

On the occasion of World Lupus Day 2021, we'd like to tell you a little more about this rare disease. Lupus is an autoimmune disease mainly affecting women of reproductive age.What is lupus? How do...

Multiple sclerosis

KesimptaⓇ (ofatumumab): A new treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)

6 May 2021 • 1 Like

Following a decision from the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) on 07 April 2021, Novartis is authorised to market its new drug, KesimptaⓇ. This new monoclonal antibody has...

Depression

Treatment for depression: Duloxetine (CymbaltaⓇ) and amitriptyline, what are they?

1 May 2021 • 2 comments

Depression is a state of low mood characterised by thought disorders and physical symptoms (loss of vitality, headaches, sleep disorders, psychomotor retardation). According to the World Health...