World Health Day: Screening and vaccination, the keys to staying healthy!

7 Apr 2021 • 4 comments

On the occasion of World Health Day, we wanted to highlight the importance of screening and vaccination. They help prevent and reduce the frequency and/or mortality of many diseases. There are a...

Vaccines against COVID-19 and its variants: What's the latest?

31 Mar 2021

For the past year, the Sars-CoV-2 virus has been responsible for a global pandemic. Numerous vaccines have been developed to combat the virus with the aim of creating herd immunity. Virus mutations...

Lupus

Lupus: How is it diagnosed and how to interpret test results?

29 Mar 2021 • 1 comment

Lupus is a condition that can be long and complicated to diagnose. It may require several health professionals to make a diagnosis that takes into account all aspects of the disease. What tests are...

What rights do participants have in a clinical trial?

26 Mar 2021

By participating in a clinical trial you are contributing to the advancement of medicine and science. Moreover, you are putting all the chances on your side since you will benefit from an innovative...

Euthanasia and assisted dying legalised in Spain: Where are we now with death with dignity laws?

25 Mar 2021 • 2 comments

Highly debated in both the medical community and at large, euthanasia and assisted dying has long been a controversial and emotive topic. After decades of national and legislative discussion, Spain...

Lyrica®: What do Carenity members think?

23 Mar 2021 • 1 comment

Epilepsy is a condition for which there are many treatments depending on the type of seizure experienced by the patient. Some antiepileptics, such as Lyrica®, can also be used for other conditions.Wha...

Immunology, antibodies and immunoassays: What are they?

16 Mar 2021

Autoimmune diseases are a class of conditions that have very different consequences for the people who are affected by them. Approximately 5-8% of the world's population lives with an autoimmune...

Chronic anxiety - Stress
Generalized anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder

Anxiety: What is it and how does it affect the body?

15 Mar 2021

We all experience stress, worry, or feelings of anxiousness from time to time, and anxiety is a normal reaction to these feelings and can even be beneficial in certain situations. But when anxiety...

Glaucoma

World Glaucoma Day: Let’s take a look at glaucoma

12 Mar 2021 • 1 comment

In honour of World Glaucoma Day, let's take a closer look at this serious eye condition. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, which makes this condition a priority for...

What is gene therapy?

9 Mar 2021 • 4 comments

Gene therapy is a therapeutic strategy that involves the introduction of genes into a patient's cells or tissues to treat a disease. Gene therapy is still in its infancy but initial results are...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis: Diagnostic tests and biomarkers to monitor

8 Mar 2021 • 2 Likes

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are two conditions whose prevalence is increasing in the western world. Though the diagnostic process can be both complex and lengthy, research continues to...

Bariatric surgery
Obesity

Obesity: What surgical treatments are available?

4 Mar 2021

Obesity has been on the rise for a number of years in the UK. This weight disorder can significantly increase the risk for or lead to many other health problems. Bariatric surgery is a treatment...