Parkinson's disease

Carenity members share about their Parkinson's disease diagnosis experience

Oct 7, 2019

28% of responding members said they felt "lost" when they received their Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Read more about Carenity members' experiences with their Parkinson's disease diagnosis and...

Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic illness: our expert’s answers

Sep 6, 2019 • 3 comments

A physical therapist explains the benefits of physical therapy and how to break out of the vicious cycle of "I’m in pain, so I don't move"....

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

Sep 2, 2019 • 2 comments

Before taking the well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen, individuals should be mindful of some precautions and contraindications. Are you aware of...

Lupus

Risk factors, treatments, symptoms: Everything you need to know about lupus flare-ups!

Aug 1, 2019 • 3 comments

Internist and our expert, Laurent Chiche, shares his advice on how to recognize, treat and prevent lupus outbreaks....

Rheumatoid arthritis

How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?

Jul 8, 2019 • 1 comment

What are the risk factors? What tests are required? Learn more about the diagnosis of...

Breast cancer
Cancer

Breast Cancer diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Jun 25, 2019 • 1 Like • 6 comments

33% of responding members said they were "horrified" when they received their breast cancer diagnosis. Read more about Carenity members' experiences with their breast cancer diagnosis and share your...

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for acetaminophen?

Jun 25, 2019 • 3 comments

Discover the recommended dose, contraindications associated with acetaminophen, and the potential complication of liver toxicity and acute hepatitis....

Rheumatoid arthritis

Follow-ups and the progression of rheumatoid arthritis

Jun 19, 2019 • 1 comment

What tests are done when you have rheumatoid arthritis and what are they...

Lupus

Lupus: therapeutic education or how to become involved in your disease

Jun 17, 2019 • 1 comment

Today, we are presenting an innovative research project. Conducted in France, the Lupus Living Lab aims to make each patient a manager in their...

Working life and chronic illness: the experiences and solutions of Carenity members

Jun 7, 2019 • 4 comments

Is it possible to continue working when you have a chronic illness? Through our major international survey, we wanted to understand the daily professional lives of patients, their difficulties, and...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): How to read your blood tests?

May 13, 2019 • 2 comments

When you have inflammatory bowel disease, blood tests can be frequent. But do you know the values to be monitored for these blood tests? Do you know what additional tests may be required? Read our...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: how to read blood tests

May 6, 2019 • 1 comment

"Do you know the values to be monitored for blood tests? Read our guide for patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2...