Castleman disease

Castleman disease and differential diagnosis

9 Apr 2021

Castleman disease is a rare non-malignant condition. It is defined by a distinctive lymph node pattern associated with clinical and biological characteristics. There are several distinct types, both...

What is animal-assisted therapy?

6 Apr 2021 • 3 comments

Animal assisted therapy, also called zootherapy, is a set of non-conventional therapeutic methods that use the proximity of an animal to a person living with a physical, social or mental disorder....

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Definition, diagnosis and treatments

5 Apr 2021 • 1 comment

This week, let's take a look at a little-known yet commonly occurring illness: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is estimated that 3 million people have COPD in the UK, of whom 2...

Digestive diseases

IBS and IBD: How are they different and how are they treated?

3 Apr 2021

Though many people may use the terms IBS and IBD interchangeably, they are in fact two distinct conditions that require very different treatments.What are IBS and IBD? How are they different? How are...

COVID-19: What are the "side effects" of wearing a mask?

22 Mar 2021 • 11 comments

Across the UK wearing a mask is recommended or mandatory in indoor environments, but also in many outdoor locations. Face masks are an essential tool in the fight against COVID-19 and are now a part...

Sleep disorders: Carenity members share their experience!

19 Mar 2021 • 9 comments

It is not uncommon to feel tired or sleep-deprived after a night of non-restorative sleep. This feeling can be temporary or can become chronic. In the UK, it is thought up to one third of the general...

Kidney Diseases

What is kidney disease and how can we take care of our kidneys?

11 Mar 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Though they are small in size, the kidneys perform many crucial functions in the body that help to keep us in good health, including filtering waste and excess fluid from the bloodstream. A number of...

Endometriosis

Endometriosis: Everything you need to know!

6 Mar 2021

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition that affects almost one in ten women. Endometriosis can be asymptomatic, but it can also cause occasional or chronic gynaecological pain, or even...

Working with a chronic illness: Carenity members share their experience!

25 Feb 2021 • 2 Likes • 3 comments

Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can change a person’s life. Unlike a temporary illness such as a cold or the flu, chronic illness may never go away and can disrupt a patient’s life in many...

Cancer

The History of Cancer: Everything there is to know!

22 Feb 2021 • 1 comment

One of the leading causes of death in the UK, cancer develops from the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body, which can take over and destroy normal body tissue.But what do we know about...

Psychiatry

Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist: What’s the difference and which is right for you?

20 Feb 2021 • 1 Like

One of the most difficult decisions to make in your mental health journey is deciding to seek help. But once you’ve taken the first step, you may be confronted with the next challenge: Who should you...

Bipolar disorder

Everything you need to know about bipolar disorder!

9 Feb 2021

Bipolar disorder is a form of depression characterised by abnormal mood swing that alternate between depressive and manic episodes.What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder? What are depressive and...