Carenity

HIV/AIDS

Second global case of HIV remission

Mar 6, 2019 • 1 comment

A second global case of remission in an individual with AIDS after stopping treatment was announced on Tuesday by researchers. The researches consider this case to likely be cured, although it is...

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Child Illnesses

Photo testimonial: KISS syndrome - from Mother to Son

Mar 5, 2019 • 2 comments

"It is a syndrome that is not very well known in our country and can be solved with a few osteopathic manipulations, if it is treated early...

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Endometriosis
Women's health

Endometriosis destroys women

Mar 4, 2019 • 6 comments

Louise had been complaining of severe pain during her period for nine years without a diagnosis... finally she found out her condition was endometriosis and began her journey to...

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World Rare Disease Day: definition, treatment, care and discussion

Feb 28, 2019 • 3 comments

What is a rare disease? A rare disease is a disease that affects very few people: less than one in 2,000 in the European Union, less than one in 1,500 in the United States. Rare diseases affect 25...

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Benefits of using a humidifier

Feb 27, 2019 • 1 comment

Humidifiers add moisture to the air, which can benefit people with respiratory symptoms or dry skin. Dryness and humidity Six humidifier uses and their benefits Some people experience respiratory...

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Back pain
Chronic pain
Disc discplacement
Disc hernia
Fibromyalgia
Migraine
Sciatica
Tendonitis
Toothache
Torticollis

Relieve pain with hot or cold

Feb 26, 2019 • 1 Like • 2 comments

Thanks to its relaxing effect, heat is very useful against muscle contractures or cramps. Cold is beneficial on a sprain or strain to control swelling. Have you ever heard of thermotherapy? It is...

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Working life: Reintegration in the workplace

Feb 22, 2019 • 9 comments

A new study* has provided results on how having cancer can impact someone's career. What can we conclude from this? How can you adapt your work when you have a chronic illness? What are the standards...

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Autoimmune hepatitis
Benign liver tumors
Cirrhosis
Hepatic failure
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis and liver diseases
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis H
Hepatitis of the child
Hepatorenal syndrome
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

NASH diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Feb 22, 2019 • 1 comment

On average, patients waited 2 years to be diagnosed and the majority consulted just 1 doctor before reaching their diagnosis. Fortunately for those suffering from NAFLD, the time period to arriving...

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Cigarettes VS e-cigarettes: an update on the consumption and pitfalls to avoid

Feb 20, 2019 • 12 comments

We can never repeat it enough: smoking kills. Yet quitting smoking is easier said than done. To support people who want to stop smoking, electronic cigarettes, invented about fifteen years ago, have...

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8 Migraine Triggers

Feb 18, 2019 • 5 comments

Migraine is a very impairing condition when it strikes. There are people that only get it once a year at most, but there are people that get them constantly. Here are some tips to identify what can...

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Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 1
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 2
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 3
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 4

A patient's struggle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Feb 18, 2019 • 2 comments

Isabel, a nurse, started to feel “funny”, but could not explain what was wrong with her. After many exams and appointments, she received her diagnosis, a neuromuscular disorder called Spinal...

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Love life in the face of illness: how to cope?

Feb 14, 2019 • 9 comments

Today is Valentine's Day! This emblematic day, sometimes criticized for its commercial and marketing impact, undoubtedly evokes emotions and love. We organized a poll* to allow you to express your...

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