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Acute vs. Chronic Pain: What’s the Difference?

Living with pain can be incredibly challenging, affecting every aspect of your life, from work to relationships—and even simple daily tasks like cooking and getting around. Worldwide, up to 30% of...

July 16, 2024

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Brain & Mental Health Diseases & Conditions

Early Warning Signs of Stroke

It’s estimated that when a large blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked, more than one million brain cells are irreversibly lost each minute that passes. This makes stroke one of the most time-sensitive...

July 11, 2024

3 min read

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

According to the National Kidney Foundation, about 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, and over 92,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. The average wait time for a...

July 3, 2024

5 min read

Cancer Care & Research Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

Living with a serious illness can be a scary and confusing experience for you or your loved one. It’s a time when receiving dedicated, personalized care focused on minimizing pain and providing emotional support can...

July 1, 2024

3 min read

When should you be offered Palliative Care

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

When Should Someone Be Offered Palliative Care?

Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness. It’s appropriate for people with a wide range of conditions, including cancer...

June 20, 2024

3 min read

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Palliative Care and Hospice: Goals, Similarities and Differences

Palliative care and hospice are two forms of medical care designed to provide comfort and support people with serious illnesses and their respective families. While they share similarities, they each serve a distinct...

June 14, 2024

3 min read

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions

Lyme Disease in Children: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

As families enjoy time outdoors, the threat of Lyme disease remains a concern to be aware of, with over 2,600 Suffolk County cases reported in 2022 alone. Fortunately, with the right prevention and early action, the...

June 6, 2024

5 min read

Diseases & Conditions Pain Management

What is a Pain Management Specialist?

If you’re dealing with chronic pain, you’re not alone. An estimated 20% of U.S. adults experienced chronic pain in 2021, and almost 7% had high-impact pain that affected their quality of life...

May 29, 2024

3 min read

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

PrEP and PEP for HIV Prevention

PrEP and PEP are valuable tools in preventing HIV transmission. Both of these medications are used to reduce the risk of HIV infection, although they’re best suited for different situations. If you’re...

May 24, 2024

3 min read

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Is Long COVID Contagious?

Figuring out the confusing and complex nature of Long COVID can be difficult. If you’re dealing with Long COVID symptoms and trying to understand their cause, you are not alone. Millions of people across the U.S. are...

December 7, 2023

3 min read

Topic: Diseases & Conditions

Acute vs. Chronic Pain: What’s the Difference?

Early Warning Signs of Stroke

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

When Should Someone Be Offered Palliative Care?

Palliative Care and Hospice: Goals, Similarities and Differences

Lyme Disease in Children: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

What is a Pain Management Specialist?

PrEP and PEP for HIV Prevention

Is Long COVID Contagious?

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