Individuals who are neurodiverse can bring unique skills to the workforce; however, discrimination, implicit bias, and stigma exist. To ease stress for these individuals, health care professionals (HCPs) and employers can foster inclusivity by realizing that each person is different …
Palliative care is an underutilized health care service, especially in underserved communities, often because patients, their families, and health care professionals (HCPs) have misperceptions about it and are unclear about the services it provides. Palliative care, which is available at …
Treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a “common rare” chronic autoimmune disease of the intrahepatic bile ducts, is frequently hampered by missed or delayed diagnosis, as symptoms of PBC are often attributed to other conditions. This suboptimal recognition enables unchecked …
Early detection and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B and C (HBV, HCV) are paramount to mitigating the damage associated with these diseases, thus allowing patients to live longer, healthier lives; but many patients do not receive …
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) remains a challenging condition to understand, diagnose, and manage. Neuroscience/neurology clinicians, including nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs), encounter significant challenges in the management of patients with LGS, due to the severe symptoms and morbidities, diagnostic delays, and …
Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) is a chronic neuromuscular disorder that significantly impacts patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Despite advancements in disease management, many individuals with gMG continue to experience debilitating symptoms, persistent physical and mental fatigue, and challenges in …