Perspectives
Professionals, Providers & Patients
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.
After several months of trying to get an appointment to get an mpox vaccine during the 2022 outbreak, Jeffrey Galaise finally got vaccinated right as he began experiencing symptoms of the disease.
The effects of exposure to misinformation about vaccines has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. And, misinformation continues to flourish with damaging consequences.