Curbing Disease Through Testing
While there was a need to focus on producing vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic, testing remains crucial to give researchers the necessary data on how many people have contracted the virus, how current and future variants spread and how many people have some degree of natural immunity to it.
Asthma: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Marc Goldstein has been treating asthma patients for more than 30 years and is involved in asthma research and clinical trials.
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.
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.