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(BPT) – May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month — aimed at raising awareness around asthma and helping improve the lives of those living with this condition. Did you know that if you are an adult 19 or older with asthma, you are at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia? Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially…
(BPT) – Millions of people experience menstrual periods, so why is it difficult to talk about it? Unlike other normal body functions, people still find it uncomfortable to discuss menstruation due to longstanding misunderstandings and biases. This taboo makes it hard for women to have conversations with friends, family members, and even their healthcare providers….
(BPT) – Have you experienced a virtual health visit? We know that people enjoy the convenience and potential cost-savings of virtual health because it often eliminates the need to travel, find childcare and take time off work. However, there are challenges standing in the way of a seamless, consistent, high-quality and frictionless experience that’s accessible…
(BPT) – Throughout her life, Kim had no explanation for the recurrent, painful kidney stones she experienced. Growing up she and her doctors dismissed these stones and associated pain for other conditions like menstrual cramps and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It wasn’t until her sister Joy passed away from the same disease that Kim received…
(BPT) – By definition, the term “rare” implies something uncommon. When applied to diseases, it means a condition that impacts a small number of patients, usually fewer than 1 in 2,000. However, to have a rare disease, and the challenges it brings, is more common than many people may realize. Diane Ramsey-Paige — a rare…
