Carenity

What is the impact of retirement or leaving work on the health of people living with chronic illness? Carenity members share their thoughts!

26 Feb 2022 • 9 Likes

519 members participated in our survey in the UK, the US, and FranceWe conducted a survey from 5 February 2022 to 20 February 2022 involving 519 Carenity members in the UK, the US, and France. Respond...

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"Scentimental": The power of fragrance on our mental health!

24 Feb 2022 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

Good mental health is a state of psychological and social well-being that enables people to lead a fulfilling life, relate to others, cope with difficulties, but also to work and to achieve their...

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: “I went more than 10 years without a diagnosis!”

23 Feb 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hello Céline, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?My name is Céline, I'm 39 years old and I'm the mother to a...

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Psychiatry

Panic attacks: What are they and how to cope?

22 Feb 2022 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

What is a panic attack? Are they different than anxiety attacks? Panic attacks are the primary symptoms of panic disorder, but can occur with other mental health conditions, such as anxiety...

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COPD

Treating COPD with targeted lung denervation (TLD)

21 Feb 2022 • 7 Likes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is characterised by a progressive narrowing and permanent obstruction of the airways. About 80% of cases are caused by smoking, although contrary to...

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Multiple sclerosis

Epstein-Barr virus: Could it be the cause of multiple sclerosis?

19 Feb 2022 • 2 Likes

According to a large epidemiological study conducted in the United States and published in the Science journal on 13 January 2022, the association of Epstein-Barr virus and MS has finally been...

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Castleman disease

Castleman disease: "I am dedicating my life to help find a cure for my daughter while also advocating for all patients"

18 Feb 2022 • 2 Likes

Hi Mileva, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Mileva Repasky and I am the Chief Patient and Development Officer with the CDCN (Castleman Disease Collaborative Network). I am a m...

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What are the potential dangers of Tramadol?

17 Feb 2022 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

What is tramadol? Tramadol is a controlled class C painkiller, intended to treat moderate to severe pain. It is the most widely prescribed painkiller in the UK. Its classification means that tramadol...

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Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer: “The chances of survival after surgery were 17%!”

16 Feb 2022 • 1 Like

Hello kawacaroline, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity! First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Caroline, I am 63 years old, married and...

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Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Everything there is to know!

15 Feb 2022 • 1 Like

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common endocrine disorder in women of childbearing age. It is estimated to affect 1 in 10 women and is the leading cause of female infertility. It is...

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy: Everything you need to know!

14 Feb 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is epilepsy?Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterised by a sudden increase in the electrical activity of the brain. This leads to a temporary disruption of communication between neurons....

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Psychiatry

How to come off psychiatric medication safely?

12 Feb 2022 • 6 Likes

Who can be affected by mental health conditions? Our mental well-being depends on our ability to manage our thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and interactions with others, but also on social, cultural,...

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