Asthma

8 misconceptions about asthma!

24 Jan 2022 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

The WHO has estimated that 235 million people worldwide suffer with asthma. In the UK 5.4 million people are currently receiving treatment for asthma. This chronic bronchial disease exists in several...

Cancer

Cancer: Are women less affected by it?

21 Jan 2022 • 1 Like

Every day, about 1,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the UK. Medical research has led to many advances: the incidence rate (proportion of people affected) is falling or stabilising, and the...

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy: symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other diseases

17 Jan 2022 • 1 Like

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy is a group of rare autoimmune diseases. They affect the skeletal striated muscles responsible for voluntary muscle contractions. The diagnosis of these diseases is...

Rheumatology

Osteoarthritis and joint replacement: Everything you need to know!

15 Jan 2022 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease and is characterised by the destruction of the cartilage. All joints can be affected.In the UK, about 8.5 million people suffer with osteoarthritis and...

Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s disease: What are the warning signs?

14 Jan 2022

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive loss of memory and certain cognitive functions, as well as spatial disorientation. The impact of the disease on...

Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity

ADHD: What are its symptoms and causes and how is it treated?

13 Jan 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Attention Deficit Disorder with or without hyperactivity component, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder which causes symptoms that, if left untreated, can have serious consequences.What are the...

False memories: Can our memory betray us?

11 Jan 2022 • 4 Likes

False memories are memories that are distorted from reality, involving interpretations and inferences. More dramatically, they can also take the form of events that never happened.So why does our...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other diseases

10 Jan 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

The diagnosis of a disease is generally based on a clinical examination during which the doctor examines the patient. In addition, other examinations may be carried out: blood tests, medical imagery,...

What is oxygen therapy?

8 Jan 2022 • 2 Likes

Oxygen therapy is a type of treatment aimed at providing oxygen by respiratory route. The number of patients undergoing oxygen therapy is constantly increasing in the UK.What does oxygen therapy...

What are the effects of alcohol on our physical and mental health?

5 Jan 2022 • 7 Likes • 2 comments

Drinking alcohol is regarded as a cultural norm in many countries. Its consumption may be occasional (for example, on holidays), regular or excessive....

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...