Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

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

Apr 27, 2023

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

Small fiber neuropathy

Small fiber neuropathy: What is it?

Apr 23, 2023

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...

Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular disease in women: why should its signs be taken more seriously?

Apr 21, 2023 • 2 Likes

For a long time, it was believed that only men suffered from cardiovascular conditions. Today, these conditions are the leading cause of death for women. For the most part, this is due to delays in...

Somatic tracking for chronic pain: What is it?

Apr 8, 2023 • 1 Like

Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience. It is called chronic when it lasts for at least three months. The varying degrees of severity of pain can lead to a profound change...

What is psychogenealogy, or transgenerational analysis?

Apr 7, 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What if a chronic illness, or ill health was the result of a trauma or a repetitive family pattern? Asthma, nightmares or recurrent failures - psychogenealogy is a plausible and effective therapeutic...

What is chronotherapy, or how to take your medication at the right moment?

Apr 3, 2023

Chronotherapy is a recent scientific discipline which consists of studying the administration of drugs according to biological rhythms of patients, in order to improve the effectiveness of the...

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

All about Verneuil disease!

Mar 31, 2023

Verneuil disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. It is also called hidrosadenitis, hidrosadenitis suppurativa (HS), pilosebaceous follicle disease or Verneuil-Hutchinson disease. This...

Endometriosis

Endometriosis: why does it take so long to get a diagnosis?

Mar 25, 2023 • 1 Like

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition that affects nearly 10% of women of childbearing age, i.e. 190 million women worldwide and 6.5 million women in the USA. Despite this high...

Digestive diseases

IBD: surgery as part of treatment, everything you need to know!

Mar 19, 2023

Having a chronic disease is far from easy, especially when you do not see much representation around you. Unfortunately, IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) is one of the conditions which still lack...

Mental load and its impact on our health

Mar 17, 2023 • 4 Likes

Mental load is difficult to identify, but is quite real. Anyone can be concerned, however, women seem to be more exposed than men. Mental load can have negative effects on physical and mental health.

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: are women more affected?

Mar 13, 2023 • 2 Likes

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and leads to lesions causing motor, sensory, cognitive, visual or sphincter disturbances. Today, 3 out of 4...

Depression

Depression in gifted adults

Mar 12, 2023 • 1 Like

Depression in gifted adults can have a significant impact on their daily life and well-being. Low self-esteem, chronic fatigue and difficulty concentrating can be some of the symptoms of this...