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...
Prescriptive Authority1 Efforts to expand access to primary care and reduce costs have resulted in increase in prescriptive authority for NPs (nurse practitioners).1 In the majority of states, NPs can prescribe medications without physician supervision or via a...
Health Literacy: “The ability to access, understand, evaluate, and use information and services in ways the promote and sustain health and wellness.”1 Personal: Individual’s ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform decision making...
