Measles: An Expert’s Perspective
MEASLES, A DISEASE that was once considered eradicated in the U.S., has once again been making headlines. Due to declining measles vaccine coverage, the U.S. and other countries are experiencing increased widespread outbreaks. In a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, experts noted how quickly the disease can spread, citing one casein […]
Measles: A Patient’s Perspective
IN 2015, Jannae Yslas-Roach’s private decision to forgo vaccinations for her four children exploded into a public debate after she and her husband, Aaron, took their family to Disneyland for five days in mid-December. “It was to be the big Christmas present for the kids,” she recalls. But what the Kearny, Ariz., family didn’t realize […]
Vaccination Remains Vital for Community Safety
In this annual vaccine-themed issue, we report trends and changes in vaccination among select populations, as well as a new promising vaccine technology.
Addressing Healthcare Worker and Patient Safety Issues
Healthcare has made great strides over the years when it comes to safety, but there is always room for improvement.
Male Breast Cancer: A Scientist’s Perspective
After being diagnosed with male breast cancer, cancer scientist Oliver Bogler, PhD, now advocates for more research to better understand the disease in men and how to treat it.
Male Breast Cancer: A Patient’s Perspective
When Michael Singer was diagnosed with breast cancer at 50 years old, he was embarrassed. But, he soon learned his voice could make a difference for the 1 percent of men affected by this disease.
Treating Neuropathy with IVIG: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Todd Levine is a neurologist who specializes in immune-mediated neuropathies that are often treated with immune globulin
Keeping Pace with the Changing Healthcare Landscape
From antibiotic-resistant diseases to looming physician shortages, many challenges and changes continue to shape the healthcare industry.
Treating Neuropathy with IVIG: A Patient’s Perspective
Dominick Spatafora, who suffers from lower motor neuron syndrome, founded the Neuropathy Action Foundation to educate patients and providers about neuropathy and empower them to become their own advocates.
Exciting Advancements in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Modern methods of diagnosing and treating diseases continue to make exciting advances, several of which we highlight in this issue
