Reflexology: What is it and how can it benefit our health?

Dec 23, 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

A popular form of complementary alternative medicine, reflexology has been found to have a number of health benefits on our physical and mental health.What are the origins of this alternative...

Menopause

Menopause and its symptoms: How to treat and live will with it?

Dec 21, 2021

Menopause is not a disease. This natural phenomenon nevertheless affects the quality of life of women. The symptoms vary in intensity and duration and can be temporary or long-lasting.  To remedy...

Myasthenia

Myasthenia gravis: Symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other conditions

Dec 17, 2021

The diagnosis of a disease is usually based on a physical examination during which the doctor examines the patient. Other examinations can also be necessary: various blood tests, medical imaging,...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Eating disorders

Type 1 diabetes and eating disorders: How can they be detected and treated?

Dec 16, 2021

Type 1 diabetes is treated with regular injections of insulin and a carefully balanced diet. This change in relationship with food can provoke negative mindset and even disordered eating in those who...

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma: What follow-up care options are available?

Dec 13, 2021 • 9 Likes

Multiple myeloma, also called Kahler's disease, is a type of cancer that develops in the bone marrow. Multiple myeloma is more commonly diagnosed in the elderly, and it's cause remains unknown....

Cerebrovascular accident

Stroke: Why are women more affected than men?

Dec 12, 2021

Men and women are not equal when it comes to health. This is particularly the case with stroke, since women are more affected than men. Little is known about it, but stroke is the first cause of...

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis: Antoine Seignez, doctor of pharmacy, answers your questions!

Dec 10, 2021

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease, affecting skin and muscles, that is relatively difficult to treat and can have serious complications. Although it can occur at any age, it usually...

Bariatric surgery
Obesity

Bariatric surgery and weight regain: When should you start worrying?

Dec 6, 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Obesity is a chronic condition that requires long-term follow-up. Bariatric surgery can be of great help in the treatment for obesity. However, a number of patients relapse after the surgery and...

Bullous pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid: Dr. Antoine Seignez answers all your questions!

Dec 5, 2021

Bullous pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune skin disease that can be fatal in case of excessive dehydration due to extensive lesions. Although it can occur at any age, most of the time it affects people...

Iron deficiency: Symptoms and causes, how can it be prevented and monitored?

Dec 4, 2021 • 2 Likes

Iron is a mineral that plays an important role in our organism: it is essential for many physiological processes. Iron deficiency is one of the most common causes of anemia. More than 1.5 billion...

HIV/AIDS

The history of HIV/AIDS: everything you need to know!

Nov 30, 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

On the occasion of the World AIDS day, which is December 1st, let us look back at the history of this virus, its origin and the first cases of HIV, and learn more about the treatments available today....

Lung cancer

Lung cancer: What are the latest advances in research?

Nov 29, 2021 • 2 Likes

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. Treating lung cancer patients and improving their quality of life involves a range of medical,...