Is there an association between rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)? Can someone have both diseases or must he or she be diagnosed with only one? What are the challenges in addressing these questions and more?
From a recent article published in the journal Arthritis Research & Therapy, the average RA patient... Read more
There is something truly wonderful about patient communities, the topic of my previous post, The Power of Patient Community: Educate, Encourage, Empower.
This week I'd like to give you the opportunity to educate each of us (the readers) on how health care works in your given situation. With the topic of health reform unavoidable... Read more
Recently, I was invited to travel to HealthCentral’s New York office to participate in an on-camera interview as part of Johnson & Johnson’s global video campaign. Joining me were three other Patient Experts from different HealthCentral sites. I can't recall verbatim everything we talked about, but here are some questions and... Read more
Continued from Part One, more discussion, prepared thoughts, and reactions from the bloggers in attendance at the event, "Putting Patients First" as hosted by Dr. Val, CEO of Better Health, LLC.
Dr. Wes posted his prepared opening comments of which these statements make me personally want to cheer - “The honest truth is, if I could... Read more
Health care reform is divisive dinner conversation here in the Nation’s Capitol. Ok, maybe not at everyone’s dinner table, but it is a very hot topic lately. On July 17, 2009, I attended an event hosted by Dr. Val Jones, CEO of Better Health, LLC, titled - “Healthcare Reform: Putting Patients First” - at the... Read more
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