Toxic plants: what are the dangers?

12 Jun 2023 • 9 Likes • 1 comment

Outdoor activities like hiking and gardening can be very pleasant experiences, yet some precautions should be considered to fully enjoy your time in nature. One thing to pay attention to is the...

Diabetes insipidus

What is central diabetes insipidus?

11 Jun 2023

Central diabetes insipidus is characterised by excessive urine production combined with intense thirst. The onset of the disease may be abrupt or progress rapidly. The lack of antidiuretic hormone...

Ankylosing spondylitis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

Etanercept (Enbrel®, Erelzi®, Benepali®): everything there is to know about this drug!

9 Jun 2023 • 3 Likes

Etanercept is an immunosuppressant belonging to the family of anti-TNF agents. Etanercept-based medicines include Enbrel®, Erelzi® and Benepali®.These drugs are used to treat certain inflammatory...

Respiratory allergies

Seasonal allergies: Causes, symptoms and treatments!

4 Jun 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Seasonal allergies are a widespread problem that affects millions of people each year. As the seasons change, so do the allergens in the air, causing a variety of uncomfortable and even severe...

Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
Mastocytosis

What is mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)?

2 Jun 2023

Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is one of a group of diseases known as mastocytoses. It is a condition caused by mast cells being too easily stimulated, which makes them release certain...

Multiple sclerosis

Which vitamins should be avoided with multiple sclerosis?

30 May 2023 • 1 Like

Multiple Sclerosis is an auto-immune disease affecting millions of people around the world. This condition disturbs the central nervous system, causing various painful symptoms. Today we discuss the...

What is the impostor syndrome?

20 May 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Impostor syndrome is quite common and gives the sufferer the feeling that he or she does not deserve the position he or she occupies. This syndrome has its origins in battered egos and the need,...

Arterial hypertension

High blood pressure: How to avoid it? How to live with it?

17 May 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects 16 million people in the UK, yet 5 million of them are not aware of it, It is also known as hypertension, and if left untreated, it can...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: What are the 18 pressure points that help in diagnosing?

12 May 2023 • 3 Likes

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that affects more than 1.5 million people in the UK. In this article, we discuss the definition, symptoms, pain points and treatments of fibromyalgia.Are you...

Renal colic

Kidney stones and renal colic: All you need to know!

30 Apr 2023

Kidney stones (renal calculi) can be an unexpected and painful occurrence in a person’s life. Renal colic appears when kidney stones block a part of the urinary tract. What are kidney stones and...

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP): what is it?

27 Apr 2023

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a haematological condition, a type of thrombotic microangiopathy. The disease is characterised by periods of remission and relapses. Sometimes relapses...

Small fiber neuropathy

Small fiber neuropathy: What is it?

23 Apr 2023 • 1 Like

Small fiber neuropathy is damage to the endings of small nerve fibers in the body which causes pain. This syndrome, can be triggered by diabetes, autoimmune disorders, infections, or exposure to...