COVID-19: Everything you need to know about the different vaccines and innovative therapies!

May 22, 2021 • 1 Like

In these difficult times, we wanted to share an article about COVID-19, its vaccines and the different therapies currently being studied. How do the COVID-19 vaccines work? How are the various...

Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis

The 7 most common misconceptions about psoriasis

May 20, 2021

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition affecting more than 8 million Americans. This pathology is characterized by the appearance of thick patches of skin that come off in the form of white...

When sore muscles mean trouble: Signs that your muscle pain could be something more serious

May 19, 2021

We all are familiar with that feeling of muscle soreness - be it after a long day of chores or an intense session at the gym. While muscle pain is often a sign of growing or over-worked muscles, it...

Arterial hypertension

World Hypertension Day: Treatments and dietary requirements

May 17, 2021

On the occasion of World Hypertension Day 2021 on May 17th, we thought we would share a brief article about this pathology. Hypertension represents the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular...

The gut-brain connection: What is it and how does it work?

May 15, 2021 • 2 comments

Regularly referred to as the "second brain", the intestine plays an active role in both physical and mental health. The gut contains thousands of neurons and is in constant communication with the...

Diabetes (Type 2)

Treatments for Type 2 diabetes: What do patients think?

May 13, 2021

Type 2 diabetes is much more prevalent than type 1 diabetes and can lead to other conditions when not properly controlled, such as high blood pressure, vascular complications and kidney disease....

Fibromyalgia

Is fibromyalgia an autoimmune disease?

May 12, 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness that causes widespread pain throughout the body. Because its symptoms overlap with many of those common in autoimmune diseases, many have been led to question...

Castleman disease

Castleman disease: How to contribute to research?

May 11, 2021

At present, the treatment strategies used in the different forms of Castleman disease (CD) are not sufficiently effective in combating this rare and complex condition.In order to find new treatment...

Asthma

Nocturnal asthma: What is it?

May 5, 2021 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Asthma is a condition affecting the airways that makes it difficult to breathe. When this occurs at night, in a phenomenon called nocturnal asthma, it can have a significant impact on both your sleep...

Long COVID

Long COVID: What impact does it have on Carenity members' daily lives?

Apr 30, 2021

Fever, fatigue, shortness of breath… Many people struggle to recover from the symptoms of COVID-19, even several months after having it. When symptoms persist after more than a month, it is called...

Benfluorex (MediatorⓇ): A look back at its side effects

Apr 27, 2021 • 2 comments

Benfluorex, sold under the trade name MediatorⓇ, was first marketed in France and European countries in 1976 by the Servier laboratories. It was withdrawn from the French market on November 30,...

What are the different types of clinical trials?

Apr 24, 2021 • 1 comment

Depending on the condition and the drug in development, clinical trials will aim to highlight different parameters. But what are the different clinical trials that can be carried out today before and...