Alzheimer’s Disease: A Patient’s Perspective
Dr. Arthur Kleinman cared for his wife, Joan, for 10 years after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, which he chronicled in his book The Soul of Care: The Moral Education of a Husband and a Doctor.
Rabies: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. John J. Ross emphasizes that all patients with undiagnosed neurological disease should be suspected of having rabies.
Rabies: A Patient’s Perspective
In 2004, Jeanna Giese-Frassetto became the first person to survive the rabies virus after it was too late to receive a preventive vaccine. While not a distinction anyone would relish, she has embraced the notoriety and helps raise awareness about this typically fatal disease.
The Critical Need for Vaccines and Higher Vaccine-Compliance Rates
Vaccines have historically eradicated deadly diseases, but a resistance among patients is a growing concern for public health.
Obesity: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Rekha Kumar chose to specialize in obesity when she recognized the condition was a contributing factor to most other diseases.
Improving Patient Outcomes with Evolving Medical Models
Healthcare is changing, and it’s changing fast with the goal of improving patient wellness and satisfaction while lowering costs.
Obesity: A Patient’s Perspective
After his sister’s death due to obesity, Tommy Tomlinson finally confronted his own 460 pounds, writing a book about his struggles and finally finding a lifestyle plan that has helped him to lose weight and keep it off.
Bipolar Disorder: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Sudhakar Selvaraj specializes in treating adult patients with mental disorders, including the severely disabling condition known as bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorder: A Patient’s Perspective
Nichole Howson felt the effects of bipolar disorder when she was a teenager, but it wasn’t until she was 20 that she was diagnosed. Fortunately, Nichole got the treatment she needed and is now a successful businesswoman and helps others with the disorder.
The Challenges of Drug Accessibility
Overall, medicines are widely available in the United States, but access issues persist due to a variety of factors, including shortages, reimbursement problems and waste.
