Your doctor has prescribed an anticoagulant, most likely a DOAC (direct oral anticoagulant) to prevent blood clots or stroke. But why is your doctor concerned about your kidneys? The answer is some of these medications can cause or worsen kidney problems if not dosed just right. This 1-page flyer shows the importance of balancing benefits and risks with these medications. Feel free to bring this resource to your next appointment and discuss it with your clinician.
What on earth does a rapid heartbeat have to do with stroke? It’s a concept that’s not always easy to grasp. This short narrated whiteboard animation clearly spells out the relationship and can help you better understand both your condition and the treatments your doctor may prescribe.
Managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) is more than lowering blood sugar. In this short whiteboard animation, you’ll see the connection between T2D and cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart attack and stroke. The good news is that a combination of balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and newer medications for T2D can both lower blood sugar and lower your risk of CVD.
Living with HIV presents unique challenges, but with resources and support, leading a vibrant, fulfilling life larger than HIV is achievable for all. This webisode series is designed to empower people living with HIV by providing practical strategies for maintaining antiretroviral therapy (ART, also known as ARV) medication adherence both in daily life and while traveling. Navigation of health insurance or the use of other programs to access the best care possible will also be addressed. Expert pharmacist and public health advocate Dr. Christina Madison, along with Doreen Moraa Moracha, a passionate HIV advocate and beautiful story living with HIV, discuss these topics and more in the series. Each webisode and associated resource materials will be available in both English and Spanish.
