Now that safe and effective RSV vaccines are finally available, more evidence of their direct health benefits in older Americans will be forthcoming. It is likely as well that FDA will eventually expand the marketing approvals of these vaccines to include adults under age 60 with chronic conditions demonstrated to importantly increase the risk of RSV-associated LRTD and hospitalization.
Mark Bloch, MD, has been working in the field of HIV medicine since 1983, and he is now the director of clinical research at Holdsworth House in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Bloch is actively involved in research surrounding HIV and sexually transmitted diseases.
As a woman and activist living with HIV/AIDS, Maria Mejia’s mission is to give hope to the hopeless and send the message that she is far more than just a condition.
Despite scientific evidence to the contrary, doubts about vaccine safety and efficacy have not only persisted, but escalated. Counteracting this wave of mistrust will require targeted tactics and networked, community involvement.
Andrea Kulberg, PhD, CEDS, licensed psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist, shares insight into diagnosing and treating anxiety.
This patient's story shows how extreme introversion and anxiety often go hand-in-hand.
Patient safety is at the heart of healthcare, so it’s imperative to put in place systems and regulations to reduce patient harm.
Karissa L. Gable, MD, is a neurologist in Durham, N.C., and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital In 2019, she was awarded a research grant to investigate the pathophysiologic mechanisms of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy by the GBS/CIDP Foundation.
Three months after the onset of her initial symptoms, Angye Hawkins was diagnosed with CIDP.
Scientific advancements are moving the healthcare industry forward, with new and innovative tools and therapy options helping providers to accurately diagnose and treat myriad conditions, from common illness to rare diseases.
A 2-year-old suffering from liver failure is diagnosed with childhood hepatitis. Here's Baelyn Schwab's story.
The need to provide high-quality, personalized care in the U.S. has never been greater due to an aging population with changing needs, the increasingly common occurrence of chronic disorders and digitization.
