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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) : how is it treated?

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) : how is it treated?

29 Sep 2022

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a bleeding disorders characterised by abnormally low platelet counts. TTP is a serious disease leading to the formation of small clots that can obstruct...

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Osteoporosis and osteopetrosis: "I just have to listen to my body and do what it asks me to do"

Osteopetrosis
Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis and osteopetrosis: "I just have to listen to my body and do what it asks me to do"

28 Sep 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Hi CintaA, thank you so much for agreeing to share your experience with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?My name is Cinta, I am 65 years old, mother of one son and...

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Managing your cholesterol levels to prevent the risks of heart disease

Cardiovascular diseases

Managing your cholesterol levels to prevent the risks of heart disease

26 Sep 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid, a fat that is essential to the human body. Each of our cells needs it to function correctly because it structures the membrane, and enables the synthesis...

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Blanka talks about her battle with depression and about raising awareness for mental health issues.

Depression
Generalized anxiety disorder

Blanka talks about her battle with depression and about raising awareness for mental health issues.

23 Sep 2022

Hi Blanka, Thank you for agreeing to tell your story to the Carenity audience. First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?   Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my journey! I’m...

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How does fibromyalgia affect the eyes?

Fibromyalgia

How does fibromyalgia affect the eyes?

22 Sep 2022 • 10 Likes • 1 comment

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by persistent diffuse pain, intense fatigue and sensitivity to pressure. The perception of pain is distorted in patients with...

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How to help a loved one suffering from depression?

Depression

How to help a loved one suffering from depression?

20 Sep 2022 • 2 Likes

What is depression? Depression is a complex mental disorder that persistently affects a person's mood in the way of sadness, anger and loss of interest. It is a condition that can impact a person's...

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Salt : Dangerous or Beneficial to Health

Salt : Dangerous or Beneficial to Health

19 Sep 2022 • 10 Likes • 3 comments

What is salt? Salt is a mineral of marine origin, its chemical name is sodium chloride, it is thus composed of chlorine (60%) and sodium (40%). It is produced by the evaporation of sea water in salt...

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Castleman disease: "From medical student to patient."

Castleman disease

Castleman disease: "From medical student to patient."

18 Sep 2022 • 1 Like

Hello Raj, thank you for having agreed to share you story with us on Carenity. First of all, could you please tell us a little bit about yourself?Hello, my name is Raj. I am currently working in a...

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Which medications are harmful for our eyes?

Which medications are harmful for our eyes?

16 Sep 2022 • 15 Likes • 3 comments

What are the drugs that can impair the vision? What are the problems caused to the eye? We use medications every day, it can be for small things like a headache, or to help in the treatment of...

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Shizoaffective Disorder: "I just knew something was wrong with me..."

Thymoma

Shizoaffective Disorder: "I just knew something was wrong with me..."

14 Sep 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hello alof73, you have agreed to testify for Carenity and we thank you.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I am 49 years old, I am single and I have a daughter of 22 years. She is in...

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Cancer metastases: what are they?

Cancer

Cancer metastases: what are they?

12 Sep 2022 • 9 Likes • 1 comment

What is a metastasis? Cancer is a disease caused by cell mutation: these cells become abnormal and proliferate excessively. They form a mass called a malignant tumour.  A cancer cell can grow, divide...

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Parkinson's disease: "I hid my disease from my employer for two years"

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: "I hid my disease from my employer for two years"

7 Sep 2022

Hello JAMMCE, you agreed to testify for Carenity and we thank you for that.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?  Hello, my name is Jean-Claude (called JAMMCE on Carenity), I am 61...

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