In Senegal, midwives demonstrated against insecurity

Published on : 07/03/2022 – 23:05 Their union denounces an increase in violence in the exercise of their function. Midwives demand more security and threaten to desert maternities. In Dakar, the authorized march took place calmly. With our correspondent in Dakar, Charlotte Idrac “Dafa doy”. Enough is enough in Wolof. Above her pink blouse, Penda … Read more

Endometriosis awareness week: one in ten women affected

Published on : 07/03/2022 – 09:00 The 18th European week of prevention and information on endometriosis takes place from 7 to 13 March. Endometriosis is a disease that affects the uterine walls causing chronic pain. Sometimes asymptomatic, it can also be manifested by heavy periods, severe pain and in some cases, infertility. It takes seven … Read more

French presidential election: disability / dependency, lost causes of the quinquennium?

Published on : 02/03/2022 – 09:00 The fourth in a series of 5 programs devoted to the major challenges facing national health in the run-up to the presidential election, this Priorité Santé dossier looks back on the issues of dependency among the elderly and of disability. National cause or lost causes? How are these challenges … Read more

Doing sports safely: the practitioner’s environment

Published on : 01/03/2022 – 06:00 Every week, Dr. Jean-Marc Sène, sports doctor, presents his sports column in Priorité Santé. This week, he gives advice on practicing a sporting activity in complete safety. How to choose the right equipment? Whatever the sport, you must choose your shoes with the greatest attention: your safety, your health … Read more

Rare diseases: three million people suffer from them in France

Published on : 28/02/2022 – 09:00 On the occasion of the 15th edition of the International Rare Disease Day, we take stock of these diseases that affect children and adults alike. There are nearly 9,000 rare diseases and in France, three million people suffer from them. For patients, their families and loved ones, care can … Read more

Psychiatry: how does the lack of resources affect the quality of care?

Of the 13 million people affected by a psychiatric disorder in France, only 40% to 60% are taken care of. While the suicide rate in France is one of the highest in European countries of comparable development, and the Covid crisis has brought to light the mental disorders from which the French suffer, mental health … Read more