What is the social impact of invisible illnesses? Carenity members share their opinions!

4 Jan 2022 • 5 Likes

According to World Health Organization (WHO), a chronic illness is a long-term condition that progresses over time. It is estimated that around 15 million people in the UK are living with a chronic...

Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases: Reducing risk and improving management is possible!

28 Dec 2021 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

Cardiovascular diseases are diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of death worldwide, although most are preventable. How can they be detected? How can they be...

Schizophrenia

8 misconceptions about schizophrenia!

27 Dec 2021 • 2 Likes

Schizophrenia is a severe and chronic mental disorder that affects over 23 million people worldwide. The condition is characterised by distorted thought patterns, perceptions, emotions, sense of self...

Rare diseases

What are the clinical research avenues in certain rare diseases?

24 Dec 2021

Bullous pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, and warm autoimmune haemolytic anaemia are all rare autoimmune diseases. An...

Reflexology: What is it and how can it benefit our health?

23 Dec 2021 • 2 Likes

A popular form of complementary alternative medicine, reflexology has been found to have a number of health benefits on our physical and mental health.What are the origins of this alternative...

Menopause

Menopause and its symptoms: How to treat and live will with it?

21 Dec 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Menopause is not a disease. This natural phenomenon nevertheless affects the quality of life of women. The symptoms vary in intensity and duration and can be temporary or long-lasting.  To remedy...

Myasthenia

Myasthenia gravis: Symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other conditions

17 Dec 2021

The diagnosis of a disease is usually based on a physical examination during which the doctor examines the patient. Other examinations can also be necessary: various blood tests, medical imaging,...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Eating disorders

Type 1 diabetes and eating disorders: How can they be detected and treated?

16 Dec 2021

Type 1 diabetes is treated with regular injections of insulin and a carefully balanced diet. This change in relationship with food can provoke negative mindset and even disordered eating in those who...

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma: What follow-up care options are available?

13 Dec 2021 • 1 Like

Multiple myeloma, also called Kahler's disease, is a type of cancer that develops in the bone marrow. Multiple myeloma is more commonly diagnosed in the elderly, and it's cause remains unknown....

Cerebrovascular accident

Stroke: Why are women more affected than men?

12 Dec 2021 • 1 Like

Men and women are not equal when it comes to health. This is particularly the case with stroke, since women are more affected than men. Little is known about it, but stroke is the first cause of...

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis: Antoine Seignez, doctor of pharmacy, answers your questions!

10 Dec 2021

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease, affecting skin and muscles, that is relatively difficult to treat and can have serious complications. Although it can occur at any age, it usually...

Bariatric surgery
Obesity

Bariatric surgery and weight regain: When should you start to worry?

6 Dec 2021 • 1 Like

Obesity is a chronic condition that requires long-term follow-up. Bariatric surgery can be of great help in the treatment for obesity. However, a number of patients relapse after the surgery and...