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Telemedicine: A Patient’s Perspective

Since being diagnosed with multiple conditions, Jamie Stewart has continued-care telemedicine visits with his doctor every six months to avoid a 400-mile round-trip drive to his doctor’s office.

Multiple Sclerosis: A Physician’s Perspective

Ben Thrower, MD, is a clinical instructor of neurology at Emory University and participates actively in clinical research. He serves on the board of directors of the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society and has served on the board for the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Institutes. Combining his professional interests with his love of motorcycles, he founded the nonprofit organization HAMS, Hogs Against Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Multiple Sclerosis: A Patient’s Perspective

William Stiles was a young attorney and newlywed, on top of the world with a new baby on the way. His life changed in an instant when a sudden seizure left him hospitalized, unemployed and unable to even recognize his new bride.

Zika Virus: A Patient’s Perspective

As a journalist, Nick Brown was used to travel stints in foreign countries and even contracting the occasional travel bug. But, in early 2016, Brown was shocked when an assignment in Puerto Rico led to a health-threatening infection with the Zika virus.

Making Strides in Patient Safety

BioSupply Trends Quarterly Spring 2017 Superbugs

Efforts to optimize patient care continue, with a push toward tackling a myriad of problems, from antimicrobial resistance to autism spectrum disorder.

Zika Virus: A Physician’s Perspective

As a physician, researcher and now a patient, Brian Foy, MD, offers unique insights into the search to find a vaccine for this potentially dangerous and highly contagious illness.

Psoriatic Arthritis: A Patient’s Perspective

Psoriatic arthritis can be a difficult diagnosis to manage. Julie Cerrone, who has lived with the disease since age 10, has learned to not only survive but thrive, and now helps others do the same.