What are the different types of clinical trials?

24 Apr 2021

Depending on the condition and the drug in development, clinical trials will aim to highlight different parameters. But what are the different clinical trials that can be carried out today before and...

10 things you may not know about Carenity!

21 Apr 2021 • 1 Like • 5 comments

Today we are happy to celebrate Carenity's 10th anniversary with you!...

Blood disorders

Haemophilia: Everything you need to know!

17 Apr 2021

Mainly affecting men because of the way it is inherited, haemophilia exists in two forms: type A and type B. The former is much more common with approximately 320,000 people affected worldwide.What...

Is body mass index (BMI) still relevant?

15 Apr 2021

Weight has become something to monitor very closely to avoid the onset of health conditions related to being overweight or obese, but also to monitor body mass in case of anorexia or malnutrition. Wha...

Parkinson's disease

Is Parkinson’s an autoimmune disease? What does the current research say?

11 Apr 2021

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term neurodegenerative disease that affects movement. The disease, which affects around 145,000 people in the UK, currently has no cure.In honour of World Parkinson’s...

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...