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Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer: How to read your blood tests?

Jan 20, 2021 • 1 Like

What is the prostate?The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in the male reproductive system. Its size increases with age. It is located under the bladder, in front of the rectum and surrounds the...

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Castleman disease

Castleman disease and HIV: A focused look at the HHV-8 virus

Jan 20, 2021

Higher risk for HIV-positive patients Although multicentric Castleman disease (MCD) is rare, the risk of developing the disease is greater in HIV-positive patients. One reason for this is the fact...

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Cancer

Beauty Tips to Fight against Breast Cancer!

Jan 19, 2021

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that mainly affects women and develops from breast tissue. It occurs when cells begin to reproduce uncontrollably due to mutations and eventually form a tumor of...

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Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer: "Psychological care after a prostatectomy is non-existant!"

Jan 15, 2021

Hello @Jeanlada, you agreed to share your story with us on Carenity, and we thank you for it!First, could you tell us a little about yourself?My name is Jean-Marie, I was born on 31 October, 1953. I...

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What is a clinical trial?

Jan 14, 2021

A clinical trial (also called clinical study) is a study carried out on voluntary patients as part of the development of a treatment. Its objective may be to assess the efficacy and safety of a new...

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Migraine: What is it and how to fight it?

Jan 12, 2021 • 1 Like

What is a migraine? A migraine is a headache that feels like a throbbing pain and is usually located on one side of the head. It can cause a pulsating sensation and is often be accompanied by...

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Antibiotics: what are the main drug interactions?

Jan 11, 2021

What are antibiotics? What are they used for?Definition and antibiotics classificationContrary to antiviral medicines, antibiotics are molecules whose scope of action targets bacteria. They are...

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Bowel obstruction
Crohn's disease
Fecal incontinence
Gastrointestinal polyposis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Short bowel syndrome

Natural tips to live better with Crohn’s disease

Jan 9, 2021

What is Crohn’s disease?Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight...

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The Psychological Benefits of Sharing in Community

Jan 7, 2021 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Anthropological studies show that hominids (primates) may have begun to develop a form of spoken language because of their need to share their ideas. Research has also shown that humans are innately...

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Cardiovascular diseases

What is cardiac asthma?

Jan 5, 2021 • 1 comment

What is cardiac asthma?Cardiac asthma is a disease directly related to the heart and in particular to heart failure. Its symptoms mimic those of bronchial asthma, which can be confusing. In reality,...

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COVID-19 and diabetes: Interconnected pandemics?

Jan 4, 2021

Does diabetes increase the risk of COVID-19 infection? The current state of affairsDiabetes is a comorbidity that is frequently associated with COVID-19. Regardless of the type of diabetes (type I or...

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10 Foods that Boost the Immune System

Dec 30, 2020 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Immune System FactsThe immune system is meant to protect us against diseases through a network of biological processes. Its main task is to detect and respond to pathogens, viruses, parasites,...

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