How We Can More Effectively Diagnose Kidney Disease
Kidney disease has a reputation of being unpredictable. On its website, the American Kidney Fund cites an example of one of its employees, Shayla Harris, who in her 20s was diagnosed with a case so [...]
Unsung Heroes: How Pharmacists Positively Impact Those Suffering From Chronic Conditions
A sometimes-overlooked part of an interprofessional healthcare team is the pharmacist, though in recent years that has begun to change, given patients’ increasing needs and the interdependence of those teams, which typically consist of a [...]
Mobile Apps Are Aiding Mental Healthcare Accessibility in Wake of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic caused massive amounts of disruption in virtually every industry and area of life. With more people staying at home and limiting physical contact with others, medical professionals quickly began to express concern [...]
Innovative PT methods can make a world of difference for Parkinson’s patients
Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is unquestionably difficult, as the disease progressively attacks one of our most precious life functions: movement. Fortunately, as the Michael J. Foxx association notes, “Most people find acceptance and [...]
Will RPM Facilitate a New Model of Postoperative Care?
Recovering from a surgical procedure or severe illness can be a uniquely stressful experience, especially if you need to do so in a hospital. Being in an unfamiliar clinical environment, away from your home and [...]
What We Can Do to Support Seniors’ Mental Health During Covid-19
Hope is on the horizon for seniors living in Covid-imposed isolation. At the start of February, 29 states and the District of Columbia made vaccination appointments available to people aged 65 years and over. According [...]