Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic illness: our expert’s answers

Sep 6, 2019 • 3 comments

A physical therapist explains the benefits of physical therapy and how to break out of the vicious cycle of "I’m in pain, so I don't move".

Studies, scientific publications, and innovative projects: Carenity is committed to advocating for patients

Sep 6, 2019 • 2 comments

Meet Lise, Associate Director of Carenity, who explains all the actions of Carenity to put the patient at the heart of the health...

Fibromyalgia

Sep 5, 2019

Hi Manuela. How did you find out that you had fibromyalgia? In 2008, I began to suffer at times where I would experience great fatigue and pain throughout my body. My doctor diagnosed me with...

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

Sep 2, 2019 • 2 comments

Before taking the well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen, individuals should be mindful of some precautions and contraindications. Are you aware of...

Medication Reconciliation: a practice to avoid prescriptions errors, in and outside of the hospital

Aug 25, 2019 • 3 comments

Medication reconciliation helps to reduce and protect against medication errors and adverse drug events. This practice is becoming more and more widespread in Europe and North...

Assisted Suicide: How Patients and Families Really Feel

Aug 21, 2019 • 3 Likes • 9 comments

More than 3,000 members answered our survey on assisted suicide! Read the results and compare your point of view with that of other...

Parkinson's disease

Aug 15, 2019 • 2 comments

Pilar, member of Carenity Spain, has suffered from Parkinson's disease for over 40 years. Despite having symptoms as a child, she was, unfortunately, not diagnosed until many years later. She has...

Fibromyalgia

Aug 5, 2019 • 3 comments

Jennifer's children were between 3 and 12 years old when their mother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She agreed to tell us her family's story facing this...

Lupus

Risk factors, treatments, symptoms: Everything you need to know about lupus flare-ups!

Aug 1, 2019 • 3 comments

Internist and our expert, Laurent Chiche, shares his advice on how to recognize, treat and prevent lupus outbreaks.

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis and liver diseases
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis H
Hepatitis of the child
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

Eating better when you have hepatitis

Jul 25, 2019

For the occasion of World Hepatitis Day, discover our tips to make your diet your best ally when facing this...

Cardiovascular diseases
Diabetes (Type 1)
Disorders of the heart valves
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Iron-deficiency anemia
Scoliosis
Thyroid dysfunction

Jul 24, 2019 • 1 comment

A member tells us about her long journey to reaching a diagnosis through this very sincere and emotional...

Cancer

Cancer and food: advice from a dietitian (2/2)

Jul 19, 2019 • 2 Likes

Sugar, meat, alcohol... what if we could put all the chances on our side against cancer? Read the interview with a dietitian and nutritionist on this subject.