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Multiple sclerosis

Sensory disorders in multiple sclerosis (numbness, tingling, etc.)

Jul 30, 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the brain and the spinal cord. In MS, the patient's immune system attacks a protein that is essential for the propagation of nerve impulses...

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Cardiovascular diseases

The different heart surgery techniques: everything there is to know!

Jul 28, 2023 • 1 Like

What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular diseases are diseases of the heart and blood vessels. They are generally divided into: Cardiac diseases, which affect the heart, its valves and the...

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Dystonia

Cervical Dystonia: “Medical profession thought I was making it all up, I couldn’t go back, so for the next 17 years I just tried to manage on my own!”

Jul 26, 2023 • 2 Likes

What is cervical dystonia?Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a painful disease in which the muscles in your neck contract uncontrollably, turning your head to one side or...

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Colorectal cancer
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ulcerative colitis
Urinary disorders

Everything you need to know about digestive and urinary stomas!

Jul 24, 2023 • 6 Likes

What is a digestive/urinary stoma?When the natural path of elimination is hampered or disrupted, surgically made apertures called "digestive stomas" are used to redirect the flow of waste products...

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What are the health benefits of ashwagandha?

Jul 23, 2023 • 5 Likes • 2 comments

What is ashwagandha?Ashwagandha is a plant belonging to the Solanaceae family, whose scientific name is Withania somnifera. It is native to India, where it goes by many names, including "Indian...

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Big Data and AI: a revolution in the medical field

Jul 21, 2023 • 1 Like

What does “Big Data” and Artificial Intelligence (AI) mean? The term "big data" refers to vast sets of data that are extremely voluminous, complex and varied. This data exceed the capacity of...

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Schizophrenia

Cognitive remediation in schizophrenia: What are the benefits?

Jul 17, 2023 • 1 Like

What research is being done on schizophrenia?Less than 1% of Americans suffer from schizophrenia, a severe brain condition. Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, difficulty thinking, and a...

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AMD
Coronary heart disease
Deafness
Prostate cancer
Seborrheic dermatitis
Spondylosis
Ulcerative colitis

Multi condition: “At present I am well, and I am trying to make the most of my life!”

Jul 12, 2023

Hi Keith,Thank you for agreeing to tell your story to the Carenity community.Could you tell us more about yourself and your family?My name is Keith and I am 74 years young. I was born in Halifax in...

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Contraception methods: benefits and risks of different contraceptives

Jul 11, 2023 • 2 Likes

What is called birth control? The use of techniques or tools to avoid unintended pregnancy is known as birth control, also known as contraception, anticonception, and fertility control. Although...

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White noise: how can it help us sleep better?

Jul 9, 2023 • 1 Like • 2 comments

What is white noise? "White noise" is the term used to describe sounds that allow you to isolate yourself from your environment and from other interfering noises. It refers to a sound in which all...

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Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer: risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis

Jul 7, 2023 • 1 Like

What is the prostate? What is its role? The prostate is an organ found only in men. It is located below the bladder, in front of the rectum, and surrounds the urethra, which carries urine from the...

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Alopecia
Alopecia areata

Hair loss (alopecia): Everything you need to know!

Jul 3, 2023 • 1 comment

Definition of Alopecia Alopecia is a group of conditions, primarily characterized by hair loss. One of the most well-known types of alopecia is alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a condition that...

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