Alcoholism
Depression

Alcohol and depression: What is the link between them? What are the risks?

15 Apr 2022 • 4 Likes

Alcohol and depression are often closely linked. It is not always possible, at first sight, to differentiate between cause and effect. Indeed, alcohol can help to alleviate or eliminate a depressive...

Parkinson's disease

7 misconceptions about Parkinson's disease!

11 Apr 2022 • 3 Likes

For World Parkinson's Disease Day, we wanted to take a look at this complex and often misunderstood disease. It is estimated that there are around 145,000 people living with Parkinson's in the UK and...

Warm autoimmune haemolytic anaemia

Warm autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (wAIHA): symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other conditions

10 Apr 2022 • 1 Like

The diagnosis of a disease is generally based on a clinical examination during which the doctor examines the patient. In addition, other examinations may be carried out: biological and immunological...

Fibromyalgia

How does fibromyalgia affect mental health?

8 Apr 2022 • 4 Likes

Fibromyalgia, which affects about 2% of people in the UK, has been recognised as a real and potentially disabling condition by the UK Government and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Chronic...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetic nephropathy: Everything you need to know!

2 Apr 2022 • 3 Likes

Kidneys are one of the main targets of diabetes-related complications. Hyperglycaemia (or high blood sugar levels) alters the functioning of the kidneys and of the small blood vessels. This condition...

Chronic illness: How is your relationship with your doctors? Carenity members share their thoughts!

1 Apr 2022 • 6 Likes • 4 comments

A key element of successful and quality medical care, a good relationship and communication between doctor and patient is essential. What about you? How is your relationship with your doctors? Do you...

Endometriosis

Endometriosis: What impact does it have on fertility?

28 Mar 2022

Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition, quite common among women of childbearing age. It is characterised by the development of the uterine lining (the endometrium) outside the uterus,...

Psychiatry

What is serotonin syndrome?

24 Mar 2022 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Serotonin syndrome is a potential side effect from drugs that increase serotonergic transmission in the nervous system. These drugs include certain antidepressants. So what is serotonin? What is...

Castleman disease

TAFRO syndrome: A focused look at this rare subtype of Castleman disease!

17 Mar 2022

Castleman disease, a rare non-malignant lymphoproliferative disorder, can manifest itself through several distinct forms, implying the need for different care pathway and disease management depending...

Migraine

Migraine: Everything there is to know about its treatments!

8 Mar 2022 • 4 Likes • 2 comments

Migraine affects more than 15% of the world's population with a high prevalence in women (20% vs. 15% of men). It results in distinctive and severe headaches that can last from a few hours to a few...

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis: How are they similar and different?

7 Mar 2022 • 10 Likes • 3 comments

There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related joint conditions. Two that you may have heard about the most are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). What are these two joint...

Arthritis
Chronic pain
Migraine

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): Everything there is to know!

3 Mar 2022 • 9 Likes • 2 comments

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a technique that uses mild electrical current to relieve pain. It consists of transmitting electrical impulses to the painful area via electrodes...