When Preterm Infants Struggle to Feed
Working in the NICU, I have observed a wide range of challenges affecting late preterm infants. But perhaps the most concerning is difficulty eating.
Economic Impact of Rare Diseases Tops $960 Billion
Rare diseases don’t just make life difficult. They also create a financial burden for patients, families, communities and the health care system.
Advocates Talk Toxic Exposure & Chronic Headache
What do TV personality Jon Stewart, U.S. Rep. Mark Takano, a retired New York firefighter and an Army veteran all have in common? A passion for advocacy and the desire to improve access to treatment for migraine disease.
Californians Call for Patient-Centered Care
A one-size-fits-all approach to health care is dangerous for Californians.
Telehealth: A Valuable Asset to Those Living with Movement Disorders
Telemedicine is proving to be a lifeline for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
The Medicare Policy That Disrupts Care for Headache, Movement Disorders Patients
A new Medicare policy is having unintended consequences for people with migraine disease and movement disorders, recent survey findings reveal.
Human Milk: The Best Medicine for Vulnerable Babies
It fosters brain development. It passes on antibodies. It lowers the risk of infection. Human milk has long been known to offer many benefits to babies, especially to those born prematurely.
Will Alzheimer’s Drugs Reach the Patients Who Need Them?
For the 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the wait for treatment options is almost over. Or is it?
Medication Shows Promise in Fight to Curb Obesity
Americans may soon have a new tool in the fight against obesity.
Movies and TV are Giving People the Wrong Idea about Gout
If seeing is believing, then it’s no wonder gout is so misunderstood. Film and television often misrepresent the condition, a new study found.
