Asthma: A Patient’s Perspective
Diagnosed with asthma as a young child, this patient refuses to let his health limit him personally or professionally.
Osteoporosis: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Sarah Berry is at the forefront of osteoporosis research, studying modifiable risk factors for falls.
Osteoporosis: A Patient’s Perspective
Mary Hettinger, who has a family history of osteoporosis, knew the seriousness of getting regular bone density screenings, and since her diagnosis at age 61, she has made lifestyle changes to decrease her risk of bone breaks.
Shifting to a Wellness Model of Care
As the healthcare industry adapts to an ever-changing landscape, transitioning to a wellness model of care looks to be in its future.
Live Donor Organ Transplant: A Physician’s Perspective
Nancy Ascher, MD, PhD, has devoted her career to organ transplantation and transplant surgery.
Live Donor Organ Transplant: A Patient’s Perspective
A chance meeting with a classmate suffering from kidney disease started a chain of events that set Eldonna on her path to become a living organ donor.
Hemophilia Gene Therapy: Cures May Finally Be at Hand
The decades-old dream is to correct the factor deficiency through a single infusion of a hemophilia gene therapy that produces steady high protective levels of FVIII or FIX.
Rethinking Childhood Vaccine Schedules
A growing demographic of “vaccine-hesitant” parents is driving demand for an alternative vaccine schedule that differs from CDC guidelines. But is it safe?
Protecting Against Existing and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Emerging infectious diseases — those that have either never before been recognized or are re-emerging — represent one of the greatest threats to humanity.
The Heightened Importance of Cleanliness for Patient Safety
According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated one in every 10 patients is harmed while receiving hospital care caused by a range of adverse events, with nearly 50 percent of them preventable.
