Access to life saving medications matters – that includes obesity
I carried a naïve, simplistic view for years: if only one would choose a better diet, exercise more and make better lifestyle decisions, one can
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Stigma
A closer look at sickle cell disease and policy
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common inherited blood disorder, affecting millions globally. It causes severe pain, organ damage and other complications that require lifelong
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Checking In: Suicide Prevention Month
How are you doing? Are you ok? September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to talk openly about mental health, eliminate the stigma, and remind
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Are we over- or under-diagnosing ADHD?
I am often confronted, in my professional setting and personal circle, with the question “Why should we medicate normal behavior? He is just an active
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Do new well-intentioned guidelines advance the stigma of HIV?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, commonly known as PrEP, is a daily pill that HIV-negative individuals may take to lower their chances of acquiring HIV. If taken as
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Mental health: Speak out to break the stigma
Several months ago, I wrote a blog post about my experience with mental illness and how that part of me has shaped my career trajectory
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