Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: How to improve access to treatment?

18 Oct 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Type 2 diabetes affects about 90% of the diabetic population. In the UK, more than 4,5 million people have diabetes, that is about 7% of the population. Type 2 diabetes is a real pandemic on a...

Lung cancer

What are the different types of lung cancer? How are they diagnosed and treated?

14 Oct 2021 • 6 Likes

In the UK, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, both in men and, increasingly, in women. A distinction is made between "small cell" and "non-small cell" lung cancers. How are they...

Castleman disease

What are the treatment options for Castleman disease?

13 Oct 2021 • 1 Like

Castleman disease is a lymphoproliferative disorder, and its treatment strategy depends on its type.The complexity of this condition sometimes makes its diagnosis and care for patients...

Obesity

Obesity: Comorbidities and side effects on health

11 Oct 2021 • 1 Like

Obesity is a chronic illness, and has several comorbidities which means that it is a risk factor for other medical conditions.Almost one in 6 adults suffers from obesity, that is 17% in 2020, against...

Psychiatry

World Mental Health Day: Closing the gap of disparities in mental health

10 Oct 2021 • 2 Likes

For World Mental Health Day, a day held annually on 10 October to raise awareness for mental health issues across the world and mobilise support, we wanted to shine a light on an important topic:...

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma: Everything you need to know!

7 Oct 2021 • 3 Likes

Multiple myeloma, also known as Kahler's disease, is a type of cancer that affects about 6,000 people in the UK every year. This bone marrow disease caused by the abnormal accumulation of plasma...

How has COVID-19 impacted patients living with chronic illness? Global survey results

5 Oct 2021 • 1 Like • 5 comments

As we soon head into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking back at what we have learned from the virus. Throughout 2020, Carenity conducted a survey to understand the...

Myalgic encephalomyelitis

What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

2 Oct 2021 • 3 Likes

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), or more commonly referred to as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is a condition that causes intense fatigue, headaches, muscle pain and difficulty concentrating.Although...

Psychiatry

What is psychedelic therapy and how can it benefit our mental health?

30 Sep 2021 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

When we think of psychedelic drugs, many of us may think of that “groovy” era of the 1960s and 70s. But did you know that psychedelics also have a medical application? In recent years, with increased...

COPD

COPD: Myths and facts about its causes, symptoms and treatments

27 Sep 2021 • 12 Likes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic illness that affects the bronchial tubes in a progressive way and leads to accelerated destruction of the lungs.What are some common...

Rare diseases

Lysosomal storage disorders: A care journey with many challenges

25 Sep 2021 • 1 Like

Lysosomal storage disorders are a subgroup of diseases included in the rare diseases classification. According to a study by the Rare Disease Observatory, 21% of the people surveyed waited more than...

Depression

How does depression physically affect the brain?

17 Sep 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Depression is one of the most commonly occurring mental illnesses today, with the Office for National Statistics reporting that around 1 in 5 (21%) adults aged 16 years and over in Great Britain...