How to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace?

6 Jan 2024 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are health conditions affecting the joints, muscles and tendons. They can be aggravated by a number of factors, including work-related ones. Good news is that these...

Endocrine Diseases

POEMS syndrome: everything there is to know!

29 Dec 2023

POEMS syndrome is a rare and complex disease, characterised by a range of symptoms that affect several organ systems in the human body, in particular, the endocrine system. What does the term POEMS...

Alexithymia: the inability to identify and express emotions

26 Dec 2023 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

Our constant interactions with other people and with the environment require us to feel a whole range of emotions. Yet some people find it difficult to identify and express their emotions. This is...

Infliximab (REMICADE®, INFLECTRA®, REMSIMA®, FLIXABI®): everything there is to know!

22 Dec 2023 • 1 Like

Infliximab, the active substance of many medicines, is a monoclonal antibody that belongs to the family of immunosuppressants, drugs that act on the immune system. Infliximab-based medicines include...

Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy: everything there is to know!

11 Dec 2023

Peripheral neuropathy is a disease in which one or more peripheral nerves are affected. The symptoms are diverse and vary in intensity from one person to another. So what exactly is peripheral...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

What is the link between chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and eye disorders?

8 Dec 2023 • 1 Like

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterised by inflammation of the lining of part of the digestive tract. Its symptoms have a major impact on the daily lives of those affected. Some of these...

Rheumatology

What are the solutions to spondyloarthritis and its impact on sexuality?

27 Nov 2023 • 2 Likes

Spondyloarthritis is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that mainly affect the spine and pelvis and can have a significant impact on the daily lives of patients. In addition to physical...

COPD

COPD: understanding the effects of cold weather on the disease and avoiding exacerbations

21 Nov 2023 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory condition, which can be difficult to manage during winter. The symptoms can worsen and patients may suffer from more...

Diabetes (Type 1)

Closed loop system to treat type 1 diabetes: everything there is to know!

14 Nov 2023

Also known as an artificial pancreas, the closed loop is a system for managing type 1 diabetes through automated delivery of insulin. Its aim is to keep normal blood glucose levels as stable as...

How Do Hormones Affect Your Skin During the Menstrual Cycle?

12 Nov 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

For many individuals, skin problems like acne can often lead to persistent feelings of embarrassment, self-consciousness, and low self-esteem, profoundly impacting their self-confidence and emotional...

Polycystic ovary syndrome

What is the Psychological Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

10 Nov 2023

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. While PCOS is primarily known for its physical symptoms such as irregular periods, acne, increased hair...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and sleep disorders: everything there is to know!

6 Nov 2023 • 3 Likes

Patients affected with fibromyalgia suffer from diffuse pain throughout the body. This pain is usually associated with intense fatigue, mood disorders and sleep disturbances. Sleep disturbances...