Polio: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Frederick M. Maynard is a recently retired physiatrist (a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation) who has dedicated a significant portion of his academic and clinical practice over the last 25 years to the unique problems of polio survivors. He is also a board member of Post Polio Health International (PPHI), whose mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors through education, advocacy, research and networking.
Polio: A Patient’s Perspective
As a young girl, Karen Chase overcame the ravages of polio and later drew upon the experience to draft a riveting memoir.
Patient Safety Is a Collective Responsibility
Patient safety is an endemic concern — one that must be addressed by many stakeholders, including government agencies, manufacturers, healthcare providers and others, all working collectively to safely care for patients.
Leveraging the Benefits of Biologic Medicines
With the growing demand for biologics, biosimilars promise additional treatment options, but their introduction is not without challenges.
