Diabetes (Type 1)

Type 1 diabetes diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

6 Nov 2019 • 1 comment

Type 1 Diabetes is a commonly diagnosed illness. What are patients' feelings on diagnosis, patient care and treatment?...

Ankylosing spondylitis
Crohn's disease
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

What is biologic therapy? A focused look at inflammatory diseases

24 Oct 2019 • 3 Likes • 4 comments

To reduce the severity of psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease or even arthritis symptoms, some physicians may prescribe biologic therapy. But how does it work?...

Expert Interview: All you wanted to know about Occupational Therapy

23 Oct 2019 • 3 comments

Occupational therapist, Jessica Saint-Martin’s helps patients re-master their everyday tasks, giving them a renewed sense of autonomy. She accepted to talk to us about the benefits her profession...

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

22 Oct 2019 • 1 Like • 3 comments

Our members affected by Parkinson's Disease recount their diagnosis. Symptoms, emotions, examinations and relationships with their doctors....

Diabetes (Type 2)

Type-2 diabetes diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

17 Oct 2019 • 1 Like • 2 comments

Our members affected by Type-2 Diabetes tell the story of their diagnosis. Symptoms, emotions, examinations and relationships with their doctors....

Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic illness: our expert’s answers

6 Sep 2019 • 10 comments

A physical therapist explains the benefits of this practice and how to break out of the vicious circle "I’m in pain, so I don't...

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

3 Sep 2019 • 4 comments

Before taking the well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen, individuals should be mindful of some precautions and contraindications. Are you aware of...

Lupus

Risk factors, treatments, symptoms: all you need to know about lupus flare-ups

1 Aug 2019

Our expert and internist doctor Laurent Chiche gives us all his advice on how to recognise, treat and prevent lupus...

Rheumatoid arthritis

How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?

8 Jul 2019 • 1 Like • 2 comments

What are the risk factors? What tests are required? Learn more about the diagnosis of...

What diseases and medications are incompatible with paracetamol?

24 Jun 2019 • 15 comments

Paracetamol is a widely used drug. Used under normal conditions, it is safe and effective, but do you know the drug interactions and diseases for which it can be harmful? Read our guide to learn more....

Rheumatoid arthritis

How to follow the evolution of rheumatoid arthritis?

19 Jun 2019 • 3 comments

What tests are done when you have rheumatoid arthritis and what are they...

Lupus

Lupus: therapeutic education or how to become involved in your disease

17 Jun 2019

Today, we are presenting an innovative research project: conducted in France, the Lupus Living Lab aims to make each patient a manager in their...