Alexithymia: the inability to identify and express emotions

Dec 26, 2023 • 7 Likes • 2 comments

Our constant interactions with other people and with the environment require us to feel a whole range of emotions. Yet some people find it difficult to identify and express their emotions. This is...

Infliximab (REMICADE®, INFLECTRA®, AVSOLA®, RENFLEXIS®): everything there is to know!

Dec 22, 2023 • 1 Like

Infliximab, the active substance of many medicines, is a monoclonal antibody that belongs to the family of immunosuppressants, drugs that act on the immune system. Infliximab-based medicines include...

Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy: everything there is to know!

Dec 11, 2023 • 1 Like

Peripheral neuropathy is a disease in which one or more peripheral nerves are affected. The symptoms are diverse and vary in intensity from one person to another. So what exactly is peripheral...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

What is the link between chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and eye disorders?

Dec 8, 2023

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by inflammation of the lining of part of the digestive tract. Its symptoms have a major impact on the daily lives of those affected. Some of these...

Rheumatology

What are the solutions to spondyloarthritis and its impact on intimacy?

Nov 27, 2023 • 3 Likes

Spondyloarthritis is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that mainly affect the spine and pelvis and can have a significant impact on the daily lives of patients. In addition to physical...

COPD

COPD: understanding the effects of cold weather on the disease and avoiding exacerbations

Nov 21, 2023 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory condition, which can be difficult to manage during winter. The symptoms can worsen and patients may suffer from more...

Diabetes (Type 1)

Closed loop system to treat type 1 diabetes: everything there is to know!

Nov 14, 2023

Also known as an artificial pancreas, the closed loop is a system for managing type 1 diabetes through automated delivery of insulin. Its aim is to keep normal blood glucose levels as stable as...

How Do Hormones Affect Your Skin During the Menstrual Cycle?

Nov 12, 2023 • 1 Like

For many individuals, skin problems like acne can often lead to persistent feelings of embarrassment, self-consciousness, and low self-esteem, profoundly impacting their self-confidence and emotional...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

What is the Psychological Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Nov 10, 2023

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. While PCOS is primarily known for its physical symptoms such as irregular periods, acne, increased hair...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and sleep disorders: everything there is to know!

Nov 6, 2023 • 1 Like

Patients affected with fibromyalgia suffer from diffuse pain throughout the body. This pain is usually associated with intense fatigue, mood disorders and sleep disturbances. Sleep disturbances...

Acupuncture: how it works and when to use it

Nov 2, 2023 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Originating from traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture corresponds to the stimulation of specific "points" on various parts of the body, using a number of physical techniques. Therapeutic...

Cerebrovascular accident
Transient ischemic attack

Post-stroke complications: how can they be avoided?

Oct 29, 2023

Also known as a stroke, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is a rupture or obstruction of a blood vessel situated in the brain. Because of the irreversible effects it can have on the brain, it is an...