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 It was withdrawn from the French market on November 30,...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...

10 things you may not know about Carenity!

Apr 21, 2021 • 1 comment

Today we are happy to celebrate Carenity's 10th anniversary with you!...

Blood disorders

Hemophilia: Everything you need to know!

Apr 17, 2021

Mainly affecting men because of the way it is inherited, hemophilia exists in two forms: type A and type B. The former is much more common with approximately 320,000 people affected worldwide.What is...

Is body mass index (BMI) still relevant?

Apr 15, 2021

Weight has become something to monitor very closely to avoid the onset of health conditions related to being overweight or obese, but also to monitor body mass in case of anorexia or malnutrition. Wha...

Parkinson's disease

Is Parkinson’s an autoimmune disease? What does the current research say?

Apr 11, 2021

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term neurodegenerative disease that affects movement. The disease, which affects around half a million Americans, currently has no cure.In honor of World Parkinson’s...

World Health Day: Screening and vaccination, the keys to staying healthy!

Apr 7, 2021

For World Health Day, we wanted to highlight the importance of screening and vaccination. They help prevent and reduce the frequency and/or mortality of many diseases. There are a large number of...

Vaccines against COVID-19 and its variants: What's the latest?

Mar 31, 2021

For the past year, the Sars-CoV-2 virus has been responsible for a global pandemic. Numerous vaccines have been developed to combat the virus with the aim of creating herd immunity. Virus mutations...

Lupus

Lupus: How is it diagnosed and how to interpret test results?

Mar 29, 2021

Lupus is a condition that can be long and complicated to diagnose. It may require several health professionals to make a diagnosis that takes into account all aspects of the disease. What tests are...

What rights do participants have in a clinical trial?

Mar 26, 2021

By participating in a clinical trial you are contributing to the advancement of medicine and science. Moreover, you are putting all the chances on your side since you will benefit from an innovative...

Euthanasia and assisted dying legalized in Spain: Where are we now with death with dignity laws?

Mar 25, 2021

Highly debated in both the medical community and at large, euthanasia and assisted dying has long been a controversial and emotive topic. After decades of national and legislative discussion, Spain...