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The current image of alcoholism and depression contributes to the stigmatization and isolation of patients and their families

Alcoholism
Depression

The current image of alcoholism and depression contributes to the stigmatization and isolation of patients and their families

Mar 20, 2019 • 2 comments

Yves shares his heart wrenching story about caring for his wife as she struggled with alcohol addiction . He discusses in details how he thinks the care pathway for patients suffering from alcoholism...

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Photo testimonial: Maintain hope despite the side effects of treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Photo testimonial: Maintain hope despite the side effects of treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

Mar 19, 2019 • 3 comments

"No one warns you of the side effects: hair loss, nausea... Cortisone reduces inflammation and makes pain bearable but it gives you something extra: hello weight...

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Telemedicine: Remote examinations and operations are here!

Telemedicine: Remote examinations and operations are here!

Mar 11, 2019 • 11 comments

Telemedicine has gone way beyond conference calls: new technologies allow doctors to monitor blood pressure and other vital signs - even, take x-rays - and assist with operations from miles away. Wir...

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The birth of a child changed her from being happy and chatty to depressed and crying

Depression
Postpartum depression

The birth of a child changed her from being happy and chatty to depressed and crying

Mar 7, 2019 • 2 comments

I was a happy, bubbly, chatty lady before I became pregnant at 19. After the birth of my child, I was hit with postpartum depression... I would just sit and watch television and cry. I would snap at...

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Second global case of HIV remission

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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Photo testimonial: KISS syndrome - from Mother to Son

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 destroys women

Endometriosis
Women's health

Endometriosis destroys women

Mar 4, 2019 • 4 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

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

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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Relieve pain with hot or cold

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

Relieve pain with hot or cold

Feb 26, 2019 • 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

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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Carenity members tell us about their diagnosis of NASH

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

Carenity members tell us about their diagnosis of NASH

Feb 22, 2019 • 2 comments

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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