Raynaud Syndrome

Raynaud's phenomenon (disease): causes, symptoms and treatments

6 Mar 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Raynaud's disease (also known as Raynaud's phenomenon, or Raynaud's syndrome) is characterised by episodes of reduced blood flow in the extremities, most commonly in the fingers. It is a chronic...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetes and eye problems: everything there is to know!

27 Feb 2023 • 5 Likes

Diabetes is on the rise in the UK and already affects more than 3.9 million people. Whether it is type I or type II, the risks of complications are high. Among the most feared consequences of...

Cancer

Cryotherapy in cancer treatment

4 Feb 2023 • 2 Likes

4 February is World Cancer Day. This awareness-raising day is an opportunity to highlight the challenges in the fight against cancer, to inform general population about scientific and medical...

Ankylosing spondylitis
Crohn's disease
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ulcerative colitis
Uveitis

Adalimumab (Humira®, Amgevita®, Imraldi®, Idacio®, Hyrimoz® and Yuflyma®): everything there is to know!

30 Jan 2023 • 1 Like

Adalimumab (Humira®, Amgevita®, Imraldi®, Idacio®, Hyrimoz® and Yuflyma®) is an immunosuppressive agent belonging to the anti-TNF family. It is used in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative...

Psychiatry

Seasonal affective disorder: everything there is to know!

29 Jan 2023

SAD is most often associated with winter, which is why it is also called winter depression. But it is also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). There are two types of this condition: winter...

Cardiovascular diseases

What are the different cardiovascular diseases (CVD)?

27 Jan 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are diseases pertaining to the heart and blood vessels. They are also the leading cause of mortality worldwide and healthy lifestyle choices are necessary to not just...

How to boost happiness hormones?

23 Jan 2023 • 7 Likes • 2 comments

Hormones are substances produced by a gland, that regulate numerous body functions such as growth, temperature, sleep, stress and mood. Among these hormones, we find the so-called "happiness"...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: First signs of the disease

22 Jan 2023 • 4 Likes

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that is accompanied by persistent pain, immense fatigue and unsettling sleep, among many other symptoms. It can have a significant impact on the life of a patient –...

Sleep disorders

Understanding sleep paralysis

15 Jan 2023 • 1 Like

Sleep is a complex physiological state of mind and body. We spend one third of our lives sleeping. However, our sleep can be disturbed by many factors such as our lifestyle, stress level, diet and...

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: mental and behavioural disorders

9 Jan 2023 • 1 Like • 2 comments

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that progresses slowly, and has a significant impact on the patient's quality of life, professional life and social ties. Parkinson's disease is...

Everything you need to know about andropause, the "male menopause"!

2 Jan 2023 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Andropause is the "male menopause". Also called "age-related androgen deficiency" or "ARAD", it is accompanied by a drop in testosterone linked to natural aging and many symptoms are associated with...

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and pregnancy: everything you need to know!

23 Dec 2022

Nowadays, thanks to medical progress, it is possible for patients with chronic diseases to prepare for pregnancy and get pregnant. Although these pregnancies are sometimes subject to special...