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Panic attacks: What are they and how to cope?

Psychiatry

Panic attacks: What are they and how to cope?

Feb 22, 2022 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

What is a panic attack? Are they different than anxiety attacks? Panic attacks are the primary symptoms of panic disorder, but can occur with other mental health conditions, such as anxiety...

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Treating COPD with targeted lung denervation (TLD)

COPD

Treating COPD with targeted lung denervation (TLD)

Feb 21, 2022 • 5 Likes

 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is characterised by a progressive narrowing and permanent obstruction of the airways. About 80% of cases are caused by smoking, although contrary to...

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Epstein-Barr virus: Could it be the cause of multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis

Epstein-Barr virus: Could it be the cause of multiple sclerosis?

Feb 19, 2022 • 10 Likes • 4 comments

According to a large epidemiological study conducted in the United States and published in the Science journal on January 13, 2022, the association of Epstein-Barr virus and MS has finally been...

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Castleman disease: "I am dedicating my life to help find a cure for my daughter while also advocating for all patients"

Castleman disease

Castleman disease: "I am dedicating my life to help find a cure for my daughter while also advocating for all patients"

Feb 18, 2022

Hi Mileva, can you tell us a little bit about yourself?   My name is Mileva Repasky and I am the Chief Patient and Development Officer with the CDCN (Castleman Disease Collaborative Network). I am a m...

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What are the potential dangers of Tramadol?

What are the potential dangers of Tramadol?

Feb 17, 2022 • 8 Likes

What is tramadol? Tramadol is an opioid analgesic (painkiller), intended to treat moderate to severe pain. It is one the most widely prescribed painkillers in the US. It is classified as a schedule...

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Pancreatic cancer: “The chances of survival after surgery were 17%!”

Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer: “The chances of survival after surgery were 17%!”

Feb 16, 2022

Hello kawacaroline, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity! First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Caroline, I am 63 years old, married and...

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Everything there is to know!

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Everything there is to know!

Feb 15, 2022

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common endocrine disorder in women of childbearing age. It is estimated to affect 1 in 10 women and is the leading cause of female infertility. It is...

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Epilepsy: Everything you need to know!

Epilepsy

Epilepsy: Everything you need to know!

Feb 14, 2022

What is epilepsy?Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by a sudden increase in the electrical activity of the brain. This leads to a temporary disruption of communication between neurons....

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How to come off psychiatric medication safely?

Psychiatry

How to come off psychiatric medication safely?

Feb 12, 2022 • 2 Likes

Who can be affected by mental health conditions? Our mental well-being depends on our ability to manage our thoughts, emotions, behavior and interactions with others, but also on social, cultural,...

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Ankylosing spondylitis: What are flare-ups and how to manage them?

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: What are flare-ups and how to manage them?

Feb 10, 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? What is a flare-up? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of auto-immune arthritis which typically affects the spine, hips, or sacroiliac joints (which connect...

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Endometriosis: “Sophrology was a revelation for me!”

Endometriosis

Endometriosis: “Sophrology was a revelation for me!”

Feb 9, 2022

Hello Zeliarose, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? I'm a woman who has worked in different fields, but always in...

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Diabetic foot: What are its causes and symptoms? How can it be prevented?

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Gestational diabetes

Diabetic foot: What are its causes and symptoms? How can it be prevented?

Feb 8, 2022 • 2 Likes

According to the WHO, diabetes (type 1 and type 2) is the world's leading non-contagious disease. In the United States, more than 10% of the population is affected. Complications and comorbidities...

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