Carenity

Everything you need to know about In vitro fertilisation (IVF)!

6 Feb 2021

What is In vitro fertilisation?IVF is a technique used by couples who wish to have a child and are facing infertility.In Vitro Fertilisation consists of bringing the egg into contact with a sperm in...

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: "I managed to reverse the progress of my Parkinson's disease".

5 Feb 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hello Leparigo, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity!First of all, can you tell us a bit about yourself?My dad was a printer. I was a quiet student, I always liked...

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Breast cancer

What are the roles of BRCA1/BRCA2 and HER2 status in breast cancer care?

4 Feb 2021

ScreeningBreast cancer is the most common cancer in women, affecting about one in eight in the UK.Systematic breast cancer screening strategy Whom is it for? Women between 50 and 71 years of age are...

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Lupus

Lupus: Contraception and planning for pregnancy

2 Feb 2021

What is lupus?There are different types of lupus that exist: lupus that is limited to the skin, such as discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE, also known as chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus or CCLE),...

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Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

8 foods that can help control blood sugar levels!

1 Feb 2021 • 7 Likes • 3 comments

What causes fluctuations in blood sugar?Blood sugar, or glucose, refers to main sugar molecules found in the bloodstream. It comes from the foods we eat and is used to fuel the body with energy. The...

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COVID-19 vaccines: Information and opinions of patients with chronic illness

30 Jan 2021 • 6 comments

Everything to know about vaccines:What is a vaccine? Definition:According to the WHO, the definition of a vaccine is as follows: "A vaccine is a preparation administered to induce immunity to a...

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How to take care of your joints? Carenity members share their advice!

28 Jan 2021 • 2 comments

We conducted a survey from December 30 to January 15 in which 63 Carenity members participated. We asked them questions about how they care for their joints. Respondents had the following chronic...

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Lupus

Beauty tips for Lupus!

27 Jan 2021

Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different parts of the body, including...

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"I'm still having COVID-19 symptoms weeks after I left hospital!"

26 Jan 2021 • 5 comments

Hello Polaris, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us more about yourself? I am a 72 year old man from Quebec, Canada, I have been married for...

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Castleman disease

Castleman disease: "It is possible to live with the disease thanks to great medicine!"

26 Jan 2021

Hello Laus77! First of all, thank you sharing your story with us on Carenity. First, can you tell us more about yourself?My name is Werner, I am 43 years old and I am currently unable to work due to...

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HUMIRA (Adalimumab): We tell you everything!

25 Jan 2021

What is HUMIRA® or Adalimumab?A TNF-alpha inhibitor monoclonal antibody Adalimumab, sold under the brand name HUMIRA®, is a type of biotherapy. More specifically, it is a human monoclonal antibody...

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Multiple sclerosis

MS Hugs: What are they and how to live with them?

23 Jan 2021 • 1 comment

What is an MS “hug” and what causes them?An MS hug is a descriptive name given to a series of symptoms characterised by a feeling of tightness or pressure around the ribs, chest or torso, as if the...

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