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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days agoChristina Applegate on how MS made her an honesty missile': I won't lie and say any of this is a blessing'
Multiple sclerosis severely limits physical function and causes chronic pain, exhaustion, and mobility challenges, fundamentally shifting priorities toward honesty and rejecting meaningless social obligations.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 week agoCan't get a prescription renewed? Here's how to cope with prior authorizations
Insurance prior authorization requirements expire even for patients already taking prescribed medications, forcing repeated approval processes and potentially interrupting effective treatments.
Women
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 month agoA new chapter in women's health care: Maimonides celebrates grand opening of Women's Neurology Center Brooklyn Paper
Maimonides opened New York City's first integrated Women's Neurology Center to provide coordinated neurology and OB/GYN care across life stages including pregnancy and menopause.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month agoAndrea Jenkins, the first out Black and trans official elected in the US, is retiring - LGBTQ Nation
Andrea Jenkins, the first out Black and trans official elected to public office in the U.S., is retiring to focus on writing and manage declining mobility from multiple sclerosis.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months agoMy dad has Alzheimer's. He needs full-time care but we have been turned away from every facility | Jane Rawson
An 84-year-old man with Alzheimer's requires constant care beyond his wife's capacity, forcing placement attempts into aged care amid long waits and family guilt.
fromThe Conversation
7 months agoPeople with MS and other fluctuating health conditions are often forced to quit their jobs when they want to work
According to the major UK survey of over 1,100 respondents with MS, systemic failures in workplace support and welfare systems significantly hinder the ability of individuals to maintain employment.
Public health
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months agoBenefits cheat who said she couldn't stand to cook posted 10k run photos on Facebook
Sara Morris, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, exaggerated her condition to fraudulently claim over £20,000 in benefits while actively participating in running events.
UK news
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