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Self-Empowerment Tips for Healthy Living with a Chronic Illness

Self-Empowerment Tips for Healthy Living with a Chronic Illness

  • Post author:Tom Seaman
  • Post published:October 4, 2021
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease

When we are faced with a limiting health issue where performing “simple” everyday activities becomes a challenge, our self-confidence and self-worth can dwindle. This can happen with any health condition…

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Study of the Week: A Case Study of Three Cystic Fibrosis Brothers
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Study of the Week: A Case Study of Three Cystic Fibrosis Brothers

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:October 4, 2021
  • Post category:Cystic Fibrosis

Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…

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CIMT Improves Mobility, Skills for Children with Cerebral Palsy
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CIMT Improves Mobility, Skills for Children with Cerebral Palsy

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:October 4, 2021
  • Post category:Cerebral Palsy

The current standard-of-care for children with cerebral palsy often consists of a blend of occupational and physical therapy. But what if another therapy could be more beneficial? Medical XPress describes…

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Athletes with Long QT Syndrome Can Safely Return To Sports

Athletes with Long QT Syndrome Can Safely Return To Sports

  • Post author:Kendall Mason
  • Post published:October 4, 2021
  • Post category:Long QT Syndrome

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare condition that's characterized by fast and chaotic heartbeats. Episodes have the potential to cause fainting, seizures, or even death. Because of this, affected…

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Study Explores the Effects of Opioids on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Study Explores the Effects of Opioids on Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:October 4, 2021
  • Post category:Inflammatory Bowel Disease

If you've ever heard any discussions around the topic of opioids, you probably know that there is a lot of controversy and a similar deal of complexity. However, researchers in…

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Diagnosed at 19: A Multiple Sclerosis Patient Story
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Diagnosed at 19: A Multiple Sclerosis Patient Story

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:October 4, 2021
  • Post category:Multiple Sclerosis

Kristin woke up the morning of her 19th birthday with a startling realization: she was unable to speak. It was hard to describe the feeling, but when she tried to…

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Mom and Friends Run for Sturge-Weber Syndrome Awareness
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Mom and Friends Run for Sturge-Weber Syndrome Awareness

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:October 4, 2021
  • Post category:Sturge-Weber Syndrome

What would you do to support your child? Would you take on a daunting 100 kilometer (62 mile) run? According to the Daily Record, a mother and her friends in…

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