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...

Psoriasis

Inverse Psoriasis: Everything you need to know!

Oct 29, 2023

Inverse psoriasis is a unique form of psoriasis that primarily affects skin folds, such as the armpits, groin, beneath the breasts, and genital area. Unlike the more common plaque psoriasis, which...

Depression

What are the warning signs of depression?

Oct 27, 2023 • 3 Likes

Depression is an illness that greatly affects patients' daily lives and quality of life. It affects everyone differently. But certain signs and symptoms, listed in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and...

Breast cancer

Why is Supportive Care Essential during Breast Cancer Treatment?

Oct 19, 2023 • 2 Likes

A breast cancer diagnosis can drastically alter a person's life. Coping with the physical and emotional symptoms and side-effects of treatment can be a challenging ordeal for many patients. This is...

Different treatments for different types of pain

Oct 17, 2023 • 5 Likes

Pain has long been trivialized by healthcare professionals. And yet, chronic pain has a major impact on patients' quality of life. The choice of treatment depends on the type of pain a patient...

Arthritis

Arthritis: understanding its cause, symptoms and treatment

Oct 12, 2023 • 1 Like

Arthritis is a chronic or acute inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the body. This disease encompasses a group of inflammatory disorders that target the joints, significantly impacting...