Castleman disease

Drug repositioning in Castleman disease

Jul 14, 2021

Castleman disease (CD) is a rare and complex disease that causes immune dysfunction. At present, the various therapeutic strategies proposed are unfortunately not effective in all...

COPD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease

COPD and GERD: What is the link between the two?

Jul 10, 2021 • 3 Likes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 16 million Americans, though many millions more are living undiagnosed and untreated. Many COPD patients may, to their surprise, also develop...

Vitamins and chronic illness: Sorting out the true from the false!

Jul 5, 2021 • 1 Like

There is a lot of information out there about vitamins and their role in chronic illness and it is not always easy to tell the difference between fact and fiction.What are vitamins D, B and A? What...

What is an observational study and what is its purpose?

Jul 3, 2021

Clinical research is a very important part of the development and post-marketing monitoring of medicines and medical devices. There are many different types of studies that can be carried out...

Migraine

Can exercise prevent migraines?

Jun 26, 2021

A study published in the American Academy of Neurology shows that nearly two thirds of people with migraines do not exercise enough. For a long time, exercise was thought to cause or worsen migraines...

Bariatric surgery
Obesity

What is the impact of obesity on our body and mental health?

Jun 21, 2021 • 1 comment

Obesity is a chronic condition that corresponds to an excess of body fat and to a change in adipose tissue. It causes many health problems and can reduce life expectancy. In the US, 42.5% of adults...

What is burnout?

Jun 19, 2021 • 4 comments

Burnout is, according to the World Health Organization, a state of intense fatigue, loss of control and inability to achieve results at work. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout has...

Fibromyalgia

Why do some still believe that fibromyalgia is a psychosomatic disease?

Jun 18, 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Fibromyalgia affects around 2% of the US population. In more than 80% of cases, fibromyalgia affects women aged between 30 and 50 years old. It is a condition that combines persistent muscle and...

World Blood Donor Day: What is the history of blood transfusion and donation?

Jun 14, 2021 • 1 comment

Celebrated on June 14th each year, World Blood Donor Day is a day organized by the World Health Organization and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to raise awareness...

Castleman disease

Castleman disease: The CDCN's unique approach to accelerating research

Jun 9, 2021

The Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) is an international organization dedicated to the accelerating research and treatment development for Castleman disease (CD). The goal of this...

Rheumatoid arthritis

How does rheumatoid arthritis progress and how is it treated?

Jun 8, 2021

According to the Arthritis Foundation, 1.5 million Americans are affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is a severe chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints. The joints are gradually...

Women’s health: What are the “unknown” side effects of birth control pills?

Jun 4, 2021

Since its authorization by the FDA in 1960, the oral birth control pill has been touted as one of the “best” solutions for women in taking control of their reproductive health. Beyond their...