Carenity

Vaccines against COVID-19 and its variants: What's the latest?

Mar 31, 2021

Which vaccine for which age group? The coronavirus vaccination campaign has started across the US, with 3 available vaccines, developed by the Pfizer-BioNTech®, Moderna®, and Johnson & Johnson®...

Read the article

Lupus

Lupus: How is it diagnosed and how to interpret test results?

Mar 29, 2021

Lupus in a few factsLupus is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease, which means that it affects many organs.It is a rare condition:Around 41 people out of 100,000 have lupus.Lupus disproportionately...

Read the article

What rights do participants have in a clinical trial?

Mar 26, 2021

Conducted by health professionals, clinical research aims to improve knowledge of the structure, biology and function of the human body and understanding of the development of disease. It also allows...

Read the article

Euthanasia and assisted dying legalized in Spain: Where are we now with death with dignity laws?

Mar 25, 2021

Spain legalizes euthanasia and assisted suicide after years of debateFollowing a December 17 vote in the Congress of Deputies and ratification by the Senate on March 18, euthanasia and assisted...

Read the article

Migraine

Migraine: "My doctor used to treat them like a headache"

Mar 24, 2021

Hello Marlenebarcia, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?Hi, my name is Marlene, and I'm 54 years old. I'm from...

See the testimonial

Lyrica®: What do Carenity members think?

Mar 23, 2021 • 1 comment

About Lyrica®Lyrica® is a drug marketed by Pfizer. The active ingredient, or the molecule that causes the therapeutic effect, is pregabalin. It is taken orally and is available in various dosages...

Read the article

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis: "From week to week, I notice an increase in discomfort"

Mar 23, 2021

Hello migmig, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?Hello, I'll introduce myself quickly: I'm migmig, I'm 80 years...

See the testimonial

COVID-19: What are the "side effects" of wearing a mask?

Mar 22, 2021 • 3 comments

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask is an essential part of both protecting ourselves and others. But it can sometimes be difficult to bear: acne, redness, migraine, breathing issues...

Read the article

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis: "I never tried to accept the disease but to move forward"

Mar 20, 2021 • 1 Like

Hello Sisyphe29, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a bit more about yourself?I am 40 years old and I live in the Finistère...

See the testimonial

Sleep disorders: Carenity members share their experience!

Mar 19, 2021 • 4 comments

We spend almost a third of our lives sleeping. Sleep is crucial for many biological functions: memory and learning, metabolism, immunity, and more! However, sleep disorders affect a significant...

Read the article

Immunology, antibodies and immunoassays: What are they?

Mar 16, 2021

Immunology and autoimmune diseases: definitionThe immune system is a network of biological processes that protects us from diseases. In the human body, it is capable of distinguishing what is...

Read the article

Chronic anxiety - Stress
Generalized anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder

Anxiety: What is it and how does it affect the body?

Mar 15, 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What are anxiety and anxiety disorders?Anxiety is a term used to describe a feeling of fear, nervousness, or worry. Occasional anxiety is normal and can be expected every now and again - we can...

Read the article

Latest articles published