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1 month ago
Mental health

If You Have A Chronic Condition, I Want To Hear What You Thought Was "Normal" Until Your Diagnosis

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

If You Have A Chronic Condition, I Want To Hear What You Thought Was "Normal" Until Your Diagnosis

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Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Yiyun Li on Fiction with Little Space for Illusion

The story explores the discomfort and personal dynamics between patients and medical staff in a doctor's office.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Gene therapy frees hemophilia patient from constant worry, needles - Harvard Gazette

Gene therapy is providing hope and improved quality of life for hemophilia patients.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Need a Knee Replacement? You Can Get It at the Mall | The Walrus

Melanie Schmidt's journey highlights the struggles of navigating joint replacement wait times amid a challenging health condition.
London politics
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

Health Secretary: 'I want hospitals to follow King George's example'

The urgent treatment centre significantly improves patient care and eases emergency department pressures, serving as a model for healthcare systems nationwide.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Yiyun Li on Fiction with Little Space for Illusion

The story explores the discomfort and personal dynamics between patients and medical staff in a doctor's office.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Gene therapy frees hemophilia patient from constant worry, needles - Harvard Gazette

Gene therapy is providing hope and improved quality of life for hemophilia patients.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Need a Knee Replacement? You Can Get It at the Mall | The Walrus

Melanie Schmidt's journey highlights the struggles of navigating joint replacement wait times amid a challenging health condition.
London politics
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

Health Secretary: 'I want hospitals to follow King George's example'

The urgent treatment centre significantly improves patient care and eases emergency department pressures, serving as a model for healthcare systems nationwide.
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#nhs
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Alternative medicine
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Surgeons bid for medical first: Removing spinal tumor through patient's eye

Karla Flores underwent a groundbreaking surgery to remove a spinal tumor through her eye socket, potentially transforming treatment for similar tumors.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Staten Island hospital shuts down most patient and visitor parking, leaving thousands searching for space

Staten Island University Hospital closed its main parking lot, causing significant inconvenience for patients and visitors.
Cancer
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Cancer Support Community's Lafayette expansion reflects a different approach to recovery care

Dexter Louie finds healing through community while supporting fellow cancer survivors after his diagnosis.
#healthcare-innovation
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Telemedicine and Prescription Drugs

Telemedicine is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling remote consultations and faster medication delivery, reshaping patient expectations and the pharma business.
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Cancer
fromtime.com
1 month ago

A Full-Body MRI Scan Could Save Your Life. Or Ruin It

Whole-body MRI scans are gaining popularity, yet most experts caution their efficacy in accurately detecting health issues compared to traditional imaging.
Calvin Sun's experience highlights the tension between patient urgency and expert caution in medical diagnostics.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Miss Manners: How do I tell a doctor not to swear in front of my kid?

"...ask to speak with the doctor first while your son remains in the waiting room. Then tell him that both you and your son appreciate the work he is doing..."
SF parents
Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Revealed: the hospitals where most patients left emergency departments before treatment was complete

Over 105,000 patients exited A&Es prematurely last year, highlighting issues with patient flow and care completion.
Tallaght University Hospital had the highest early exit rate, indicating potential systemic problems in emergency care.
Arts
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

The Art Effect: Neuroaesthetics and the Future of Health Equity - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The article discusses Lauren Blodgett's challenging journey to diagnose a rare autoimmune disease and highlights issues in the healthcare system.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

19 "Helpful" Tech Innovations That Actually Made Everyday Tasks More Complicated

Healthcare systems can fail significantly due to technical issues, impacting patient care.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

A growing medical hub is changing healthcare in Miami. What's driving the new push?

Gridlocked traffic is the last place Jorge De Apodaca wants to be after his cancer treatment appointment. Dizziness and "foggy brain" don't go well with bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Miami food
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Why more brits are choosing Turkey for hair transplants

I found Estenove through a Google search. I did my research, read reviews, and had a video call to understand the process. The professionalism and package deal made the decision easy.
London startup
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Patients scramble as cheaper obesity drug alternatives disappear

They've each lost about 20 pounds in six weeks. But the Agars, who live in Minnesota, aren't taking Eli Lilly's Zepbound; their insurance doesn't cover it.
Alternative medicine
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"Techniques and Idiosyncrasies," by Yiyun Li

Lilian prefers remaining with her physician despite the annual fee for the comfort of familiarity and truth in medical settings.
#oral-health
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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

GPs laughed off Traitors star's endometriosis fears

Elen Wyn highlights the urgent need for better treatment and understanding of women's health issues, particularly in relation to endometriosis.
Medicine
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

A grim prognosis, a gamble and one patient's fight to defy cancer

Facing a cancer prognosis can lead patients to choose between clinical trials and traditional treatments.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
4 months ago

Conversations with Dr. Christie Prendergast

Dr. Christie Prendergast emphasizes a multi-modal, personalized approach to aesthetics, combining medical expertise with wellness to enhance skin health and optimize patient outcomes.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

Kent Manuel, a 72-year-old cancer patient, shares his transition to palliative care after spinal surgery, highlighting the importance of flexible treatment plans and effective communication with his doctor.
Digital life
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