Imagine having blood drawn via a finger prick, downloading an app to your phone and the results in your hand within 24-48 hours. On top of that, you knew exactly what you would pay for the blood tests you wanted and you didn’t need to get orders from your doctor. This isn’t an idea, it is reality for those lucky enough to live in Arizona thanks to a company called Theranos. Continue reading
What do you say when you meet a hero? Do you thank them? Do you ponder how they achieved greatness? In the case of Noah Coughlan, how do you express your gratitude for sacrificing so much to advocate for rare diseases? I still don’t have the answers to any of those questions. Continue reading
It seems we spend more time in the waiting room than actually interacting with our doctors. That’s why as patients we must consolidate as much information as possible and leave out unnecessary details. Given the prevalence of health data trackers like Fitbit and Jawbone, it is critical that we focus on important symptoms and side effects. Continue reading