Lung cancer

What are the different types of lung cancer? How are they diagnosed and treated?

Oct 14, 2021 • 7 Likes

In the US, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, both in men and, increasingly, in women. A distinction is made between "small cell" and "non-small cell" lung cancers. How are they...

Castleman disease

What are the treatment options for Castleman disease?

Oct 13, 2021

Castleman disease is a lymphoproliferative disorder, and its treatment strategy depends on its type.The complexity of this condition sometimes makes its diagnosis and care for patients difficult....

Obesity

Obesity: Comorbidities and side effects on health

Oct 11, 2021 • 2 comments

Obesity is a chronic illness, and has several comorbidities which means that it is a risk factor for other medical conditions.According to data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,...

Psychiatry

World Mental Health Day: Closing the gap of disparities in mental health

Oct 10, 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

For World Mental Health Day, a day held annually on October 10th to raise awareness for mental health issues across the world and mobilize support, we wanted to shine a light on an important...

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma: Everything you need to know!

Oct 7, 2021 • 5 Likes

Multiple myeloma, also known as Kahler's disease, is a type of cancer that affects about 30,000 people in the US every year. This bone marrow disease caused by the abnormal accumulation of plasma...

How has COVID-19 impacted patients living with chronic illness? Global survey results

Oct 5, 2021 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

As we soon head into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking back at what we have learned from the virus. Throughout 2020, Carenity conducted a survey to understand the...

Myalgic encephalomyelitis

What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

Oct 2, 2021 • 1 Like

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), or more commonly referred to as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is a condition that causes intense fatigue, headaches, muscle pain and difficulty concentrating.Although...

Psychiatry

What is psychedelic therapy and how can it benefit our mental health?

Sep 30, 2021

When we think of psychedelic drugs, many of us may think of that “groovy” era of the 1960s and 70s. But did you know that psychedelics also have a medical application? In recent years, with increased...

COPD

COPD: Myths and facts about its causes, symptoms and treatments

Sep 27, 2021 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic illness that affects the bronchial tubes in a progressive way and leads to accelerated destruction of the lungs.What are some common...

Rare diseases

Lysosomal storage disorders: A care journey with many challenges

Sep 25, 2021

Lysosomal storage disorders are a subgroup of diseases included in the rare diseases classification. According to a study by the Rare Disease Observatory, 21% of the people surveyed waited more than...

Long-term medical care: What are LTCHs, SNFs, and IRFs?

Sep 24, 2021 • 1 Like

A hospitalization can, for many reasons, be prolonged and last a relatively long time. However, specialized centers exist to accommodate patients on a long-term basis. Long-term care hospitals...

Depression

How does depression physically affect the brain?

Sep 17, 2021 • 8 Likes

Depression is one of the most commonly occurring mental illnesses today, with almost 5% of US adults experiencing regular feelings of depression each year. Not only can this disorder affect you...