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The Condition That Experts Say Is Severely Under-Diagnosed

>> October 16, 2022
Our upper and lower body movements are connected by two small joints called the sacroiliac joint. Any changes in this joint can cause severe pain and restricted mobility. Unfortunately, SI joint dysfunction is extremely hard to diagnose. An expert explains the …
ListenThe Condition That Experts Say Is Severely Under-Diagnosed

Ending the Trial and Error Treatment Method for Rheumatoid Arthritis

>> September 4, 2022
Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis are forced to try numerous, expensive medications until they find one that works. Fortunately, Scipher Medicine’s new blood test offers a precision approach, discovering what medication will work the first time. Dr. Sam …
ListenEnding the Trial and Error Treatment Method for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Why Chemotherapy May Not Always Be the Best Option

>> August 28, 2022
Cancer is a ruthless disease, which is why the traditional treatment methods are so aggressive. But does everyone need chemo? Dr. Jeanne Tie doesn’t think so. She’s created a blood test that determines whether chemotherapy is necessary for patients living with …
ListenWhy Chemotherapy May Not Always Be the Best Option

“It’s Like Losing a Body Part”: Why Alopecia is More Than Just Hair Loss

>> July 24, 2022
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that can lead to a partial or complete loss of hair. While the condition appears to be purely cosmetic, we speak with one patient, Deirdre Nero, about how it can lead to a plethora of physical problems and can greatly affect …
Listen“It’s Like Losing a Body Part”: Why Alopecia is More Than Just Hair Loss

Addressing Post Intensive Care Syndrome – Humanizing the ICU

>> December 5, 2021
Medicine in intensive care units (ICU) has become so technically focused that many doctors believe they’ve lost their connection with the humanity of patients. The result is a high degree of post-ICU PTSD, also known as post intensive care syndrome …
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Autism And Substance Abuse (2020)

Autism and Substance Abuse (2020)

>> July 5, 2020
Studies show that people with autism are twice as likely as others to engage in substance abuse, contrary to previous belief that they are extremely unlikely to use drugs or alcohol. An expert and an author who has used alcohol to cope with his autism discuss …
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"Difficult" Patients: Questioning Authority

“Difficult” Patients: Questioning Authority

>> March 31, 2019
The segment below is an updated version of a story originally published at an earlier date – Difficult Patients (2017). Patients used to accept doctors’ orders without question. Today, more are asking questions and challenging their doctors’ …
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Silent Heart Attack

>> March 3, 2019
Heart attacks that produce few if any symptoms may be mistaken for indigestion or simple malaise, but they can be more serious than heart attacks that bring crushing pain because they often don’t bring a victim to the hospital for lifesaving help. …
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Fungal Sinusitis

Fungal Sinusitis

>> December 2, 2018
Many people who have chronic recurrent sinusitis may have an allergic reaction to fungi rather than a bacterial infection. Treatments for the two are completely different, and in some cases, fungal sinusitis can be life threatening. Two experts and a patient …
ListenFungal Sinusitis
Sexually Abusive Doctors

Sexually Abusive Doctors

>> April 1, 2018
Almost every portrayal of doctors depicts them to be unequivocally good, and many people believe this portrayal. However, this belief has been under scrutiny recently. In light of the recent case against Dr. Larry Nassar, physicians and patients have started …
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Difficult Patients

Difficult Patients

>> March 26, 2017
Please note: an updated version of this story was recently published – “Difficult” Patients: Questioning Authority (2019). Patients used to accept doctors’ orders without question. Today, more are asking questions and challenging their doctors’ …
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Fighting Your Insurer

Fighting Your Insurer

>> July 24, 2016
Patient advocates have long helped people navigate the healthcare system to get better treatment. Now a new field of advocates is helping people navigate the insurance system as well, assisting with denials and delays. Three experts in the field discuss how to …
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