To manage this kind of pain, one has to appreciate it is not only an acute disease but a chronic disease. It is estimated that about 20 percent or more of the population may suffer from chronic pain (pain that
Understanding child and parent perspectives about the nature of the sibling and family relationships during hospitalization will provide information about these relationships during a stressful period. Methods English鈥恠peaking children diagnosed with chronic illnesses, siblings, and parents participated. They...
Background Children living with chronic illnesses may rely on family for social support during hospitalization. Understanding child and parent perspectives about the nature of the sibling and family relationships during hospitalization will provide information about these relationships during a stressful period...
I might not be able to go into an office each day and endure a long commute, but I am grateful to be able to work from home in other capacities if I choose to do so. Compared to others with chronic illnesses mine is mild.
We also know that these mental health conditions can worsen many chronic illnesses (Prince et al., 2007). It’s vital that all people living through natural disasters understand that their mental health is intricately linked to their physical health. For people living with chronic illness, it’...
A system should allow manual order/sort of the problem list. A system should provide the ability to capture the chronicity (chronic, acute/self-limiting, etc.) of a problem. A system should provide the ability to reactivate a previously deactivated problem. ...
Vinson has long worked to find solutions and advocate for disability. He was the first to do a rotational fellowship withAccess McKinsey, the firm’s affinity group for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and mental health challenges, where he expanded the chapter network...
And this list probably isn’t even comprehensive in terms of how non-legislative entities and in some cases single, unelected officials changed election rules in what would appear to be a clear violation of the Constitution. Now, again, none of this would change the outcome of the 2020 ...
The health and social consequences of excess weight are substantial, and obese and overweight children are at risk for serious chronic illnesses. For example, being overweight and obese is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes in children [3, 4]. Obese children are also more likely than th...
Heart failure affects more than 6 million people in the U.S.—most of whom are older adults. Roughly half the older adults who have heart failure also live with five or more other chronic health conditions. This group of people may have difficulty perfor