Because of COVID-19, many meetings and events have been moved online - but that does not mean the learning has stopped. During the virtual Psych Congress Elevate conference, which…
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the rush for a treatment or cure continues. Today, on August 4, there are 18.2 million diagnosed cases worldwide, with an associated 692,000 deaths.…
In 1986, Judy and Larry Pichon were married. The couple lived a happy life in Louisiana, though their days were sometimes complicated by Judy's health. She had granulomatosis with…
Moebius Syndrome Moebius syndrome is a rare condition that causes an inability to move the eyes laterally and facial paralysis. A similar type of paralysis can also occur as a…
By Lauren Thayer from In The Cloud Copy COVID-19 has brought life to a screeching halt for everyone across the world. Schools cancelled, work transitioned to remote, all activities cancelled,…
As reported in Disability Horizons, the coronavirus has brought aspects of health and safety into the view for many citizens who had never had to be particularly considerate or careful…
The pandemic has made it difficult to get the same healthcare that we are used to. It is even harder for those who live with a medical condition or serious…
When it comes to COVID-19, many people believe, "Well, it can't happen to me!" But with 16.8 million diagnosed cases worldwide, and nearly 4.5 million of those in the…
Excited, nervous, worried: a lot of varied emotions go into being pregnant and giving birth. But during COVID-19, a global pandemic? It's understandable that those feelings are amplified. Currently,…
In a recent webinar hosted by the International Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) and held on July 22nd, 2020, Dr. Jeffery Matous from the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute gave an in-depth…
According to a story from The Philadelphia Inquirer, 25 year old Gabby McNary isn't taking any risks when it comes to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Philadelphia was hit hard by the…
Reprinted with permission from Findacure.org Today’s guest blog is written by Polly Moyer, Co-founder of the Action for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome UK facebook page and founder of the Familial MdDS facebook…
For twenty-five years Women of Influence has focused on empowering and helping to advance women in the workforce. Maayan Ziv, a Canadian tech entrepreneur, disability advocate, and voted one…
At the start of 2020, we had no idea what this year would bring: COVID-19, a novel coronavirus declared a pandemic in March. As of the morning of July 17,…
Not much is known about the novel coronavirus; medical professionals are working to learn more every day. One of those things we are trying to understand is how this virus…
While the world is waiting for a vaccine to prevent, mitigate, or cure COVID-19, the investigational drug remdesivir continues to show promise. The FDA recently gave it Emergency Use…
According to a story from Buzzfeed News, a recent test of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Moderna Therapeutics demonstrated that it was able to produce antibodies in all…
According to a story from meaction.net, Dr. Anthony Fauci was recently asked a question about what was being done to address so-called COVID-19 "long haulers," and their potential risk of…
By Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy The Lancet Psychiatry has published a review stating that although there have been signs demonstrating that delirium may be a common symptom…
As COVID-19 grips the world, scientists are chasing after it to find the full spectrum of effects as it interacts with human biochemistry. While known for its characteristic cough and…
According to a story from thv11.com, Susan Head of Little Rock, Arkansas is a marine veteran who now faces a new battle: Castleman disease. In the midst of the ongoing…
Throughout 2020, the medical community and much medical research has been centered around COVID-19, a novel coronavirus turned global pandemic. With just around 11 million diagnosed cases, COVID-19 presents…
Each and every day, the medical community (and the world) learn more about COVID-19. What began as a novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China has turned into a global pandemic…
David Fajgenbaum toes the line between patient and doctor. After growing up with a physician as a father, Fajgenbaum chose to follow in his footsteps. His most important lessons came…
If you're experiencing a difficult time with COVID-19, you're not alone. Many people, including myself, are struggling with managing anxiety, stress, and isolation. Additionally, this time period can feel traumatic,…
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