Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: eye, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastro-intestinal complications, everything there is to know!

29 Apr 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a condition belonging to the group of spondyloarthropathies which share certain common characteristics. AS is the most typical but also the most severe type of...

Osteoarthritis

How do osteoarthritis patients perceive their quality of life?

26 Apr 2022 • 9 Likes • 2 comments

Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition that affects nearly 500 million people worldwide. It is the most common musculoskeletal disorder. Patients with osteoarthritis experience significant pain in the...

6 things you should know about your mental health!

25 Apr 2022 • 6 Likes • 6 comments

Mental health is an essential element of our well-being and goes far beyond the absence of mental illness or disability. It has very often been neglected because its disorders are little known and...

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...