Your gut does far more than break down food—it plays a vital role in nutrient absorption, immune function, and even mood regulation via the brain-gut connection.1 Yet one important aspect of gut health often goes unnoticed: its influence on how well medications work.2...
Rare diseases, defined in the U.S. as conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people and in Europe as fewer than 1 in 2,000, comprise thousands of distinct disorders and affect millions globally.1 Though each is individually uncommon, together they impact a...
The acquisition of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks and destroys the infection-fighting CD4 cells of one’s immune system.1 The loss of these cells makes it increasingly challenging for one’s body to fight off other infections, illnesses, cancers,...
Using Biofeedback to Understand Medication Response in Real Time The advancement of modern medicine has revolutionized how we treat disease, yet one major limitation persists: we know very little about how patients respond to medications in real time.1 Traditionally,...
Caregiver Definition : A person who provides physical or psychological care to someone else who is unable to support themselves fully independently due to declining health, illness, or underlying condition.1 Caregivers commonly support loved ones with … dementia,...
November marks National Care at Home month, a time dedicated to ensuring all patients have access to “high-quality, person-centered healthcare where they call home.”1 Receiving care from the comfort of one’s own home is more than just a convenience, it offers profound...
