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Multiple sclerosis

Everything there is to know about Ponesimod (Ponvory®) and Fingolimod (Gilenya®)

Feb 2, 2024 • 1 Like

What are sphingosine 1-posphate receptor modulators? Immunosuppressive drugs belonging to the family of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulators are designed to reduce the number of lymphocytes...

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Menopause: how does it affect a woman's sex life?

Jan 29, 2024 • 2 Likes

What is menopause? For the majority of women, menopause corresponds to the end of the monthly menstrual cycles, which occurs when the ovarian follicular function ceases, and the ovaries stop...

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: understanding the motor and non-motor symptoms

Jan 27, 2024

What is Parkinson's disease? According to Parkinson's Foundation, about 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every year. On average, almost one in two sufferers is diagnosed at the...

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What is drug resistance?

Jan 26, 2024 • 4 Likes

What is drug resistance? Drug resistance means that a medication which should have a therapeutic effect for which it was marketed, does not work. There are 2 types of drug resistance: Primary: the...

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Interoception: when our body speaks to us

Jan 22, 2024 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

What does interoception mean? According to Wikipedia, interoception means: "a collection of senses providing information to the organism about the internal state of the body".Thus, interoception is...

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Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetic neuropathy: everything there is to know!

Jan 19, 2024 • 1 Like

Diabetic neuropathy: what is it? According to studies, the number of people with diabetes continues to increase every year and represents a major public health concern. It affects more than 38...

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Cutting lactose out of your diet: who can it help and in what way?

Jan 15, 2024 • 3 Likes

What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is the main sugar in dairy products, found only in milk and milk derivatives. To be properly digested, lactose needs a special enzyme called lactase, which is...

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Drug tolerance: how does it work?

Jan 13, 2024 • 9 Likes

What is drug tolerance? Drug tolerance is a pharmacological concept which corresponds to a reduced response to treatment when the drug is taken regularly. This may lead to reduced effectiveness of...

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Who should be on your ankylosing spondylitis (AS) healthcare team?

Jan 12, 2024 • 1 Like

What is ankylosing spondylitis (AS)?Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints of the spine, hips or lower back. It is a form of arthritis caused by immunological...

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How can Rhodiola Rosea Benefit Your Mind and Body?

Jan 8, 2024 • 2 Likes

What is Rhodiola Rosea? How does it work? Rhodiola Rosea is a herbaceous flowering plant native to cold, high-altitude regions of Europe and Asia. It has a rich history in traditional medicine,...

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How to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace?

Jan 6, 2024 • 1 comment

What are musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can affect different parts of the body, including the back, shoulders, elbows, wrists and knees, as well as muscles,...

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Biofeedback Therapy: Everything you need to know!

Jan 2, 2024 • 6 Likes

What is Biofeedback Therapy? How does it work? Biofeedback therapy is a technique that helps individuals learn how to control physiological functions by using sensors to monitor the body's responses,...

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