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Editor’s Note: The following story was originally written and shared with us by Holly M. LaPrade. Thirty years ago, a small army of doctors cautiously
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Patient by Diagnosis. Founder by Decision. By Camden Hill, Founder & CEO of Areluno Health I was 20 years old when my body started quitting
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All genetic testing we did for Jay during pregnancy came back normal (though we did the bare minimum). When he was born, he struggled to
A C. diff infection can turn a hospital stay into a much harder experience. The bacterium can cause severe diarrhea, abdominal pain and inflammation of
So, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) vs Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND) seem to join the other medical acronyms. What do these medical acronyms stand for? We have
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When abnormal bloodwork and an irregular spot discovered during a routine exam led to multiple cancer screenings, Gracie spent an entire month navigating biopsies, testing, and uncertainty. The outcome was positive: every test came back negative.
Now she's sharing what the experience revealed about weight bias in healthcare, how provider interactions changed after a nearly 100-pound weight loss, and why misconceptions surrounding GLP-1 and thyroid cancer deserve a closer look.
Thank you, Gracie, for sharing this update on your journey with us!
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