Euthanasia and assisted dying legalised in Spain: Where are we now with death with dignity laws?

25 Mar 2021 • 2 comments

Highly debated in both the medical community and at large, euthanasia and assisted dying has long been a controversial and emotive topic. After decades of national and legislative discussion, Spain...

Lyrica®: What do Carenity members think?

23 Mar 2021 • 1 comment

Epilepsy is a condition for which there are many treatments depending on the type of seizure experienced by the patient. Some antiepileptics, such as Lyrica®, can also be used for other conditions.Wha...

Immunology, antibodies and immunoassays: What are they?

16 Mar 2021

Autoimmune diseases are a class of conditions that have very different consequences for the people who are affected by them. Approximately 5-8% of the world's population lives with an autoimmune...

Chronic anxiety - Stress
Generalized anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder

Anxiety: What is it and how does it affect the body?

15 Mar 2021

We all experience stress, worry, or feelings of anxiousness from time to time, and anxiety is a normal reaction to these feelings and can even be beneficial in certain situations. But when anxiety...

Glaucoma

World Glaucoma Day: Let’s take a look at glaucoma

12 Mar 2021 • 1 comment

In honour of World Glaucoma Day, let's take a closer look at this serious eye condition. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, which makes this condition a priority for...

What is gene therapy?

9 Mar 2021 • 4 comments

Gene therapy is a therapeutic strategy that involves the introduction of genes into a patient's cells or tissues to treat a disease. Gene therapy is still in its infancy but initial results are...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis: Diagnostic tests and biomarkers to monitor

8 Mar 2021 • 2 Likes

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are two conditions whose prevalence is increasing in the western world. Though the diagnostic process can be both complex and lengthy, research continues to...

Bariatric surgery
Obesity

Obesity: What surgical treatments are available?

4 Mar 2021

Obesity has been on the rise for a number of years in the UK. This weight disorder can significantly increase the risk for or lead to many other health problems. Bariatric surgery is a treatment...

Colorectal cancer

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Let's shine a light on colorectal cancer

2 Mar 2021

As March 1st marks the beginning of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we'd like to shine a light on colorectal cancer. It is a cancer whose incidence remains high despite the screening implemented in the...

Castleman disease

Castleman disease in children

1 Mar 2021 • 1 comment

Castleman disease is a rare disease that affects patients' lymph nodes and immune system.It affects women and men of all ages, exists in different forms and can have a significant impact on patients'...

Rare diseases

Rare Disease Day: Isolation and psychological impact, let's talk about it!

28 Feb 2021 • 2 comments

To mark Rare Disease Day on 28 February, we wanted to focus on the psychological consequences rare diseases can cause in the lives of patients. How to overcome isolation when living with a rare...

Long COVID

Long COVID and post-traumatic stress: Everything you need to know!

23 Feb 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has had numerous impacts on the population. Beyond the short-term consequences, for some people the virus will have long-term consequences. What is post-traumatic stress...