Tag Archives: Patients

Public Health Officials Offer Scant Details On U.S. Coronavirus Patients

This story also ran on USA Today and in GateHouse Media. This story can be republished for free (details). Disclosure this week of a seventh case in the United States of a new viral infection emerging from China — in addition to the first confirmed case of the virus passing from person to person in this country… Read More »

Are Osteoarthritis Patients Receiving The Correct Treatment?

Research has found that physicians who treat osteoarthritis patients are usually not using standard treatment guidelines which are based on the latest medical evidence. The researchers noted medical practitioners were prescribing medications for inflammation and pain, or choosing surgical interventions instead of suggesting weight loss or exercise plans to patients with osteoarthritis.[1] A 2002 World… Read More »

New Therapies Help Patients With Dementia Cope With Depression

Anne Firmender, 74, was working with her psychologist to come up with a list of her positive attributes. “I cook for others,” said Ms. Firmender. “It’s giving,” encouraged the psychologist, Dimitris Kiosses. “Good kids,” continued Ms. Firmender, who has four grown children and four grandchildren. “And great mother,” added Dr. Kiosses. Ms. Firmender smiled. Dr.… Read More »