Early detection and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B and C (HBV, HCV) are paramount to mitigating the damage associated with these diseases, thus allowing patients to live longer, healthier lives; but many patients do not receive …
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) remains a challenging condition to understand, diagnose, and manage. Neuroscience/neurology clinicians, including nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs), encounter significant challenges in the management of patients with LGS, due to the severe symptoms and morbidities, diagnostic delays, and …
Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) is a chronic neuromuscular disorder that significantly impacts patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Despite advancements in disease management, many individuals with gMG continue to experience debilitating symptoms, persistent physical and mental fatigue, and challenges in …
There is great importance to discussing HIV with patients of child-bearing age, and discussing HIV treatment and potential perinatal transmission with patients living with HIV who are considering or have become pregnant, given that perinatal transmission may be vastly minimized. …
One of the most essential duties of individuals who care for people living with HIV (PLWH) is to ensure that their health care is of the highest quality. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has developed the Healthcare Effectiveness …
The treatment of psoriasis (PsO), a chronic, autoimmune disorder causing skin cells to build up and become inflamed, is continually evolving especially with the use of IL-23 targeting therapy. Health care practitioners (HCPs), including dermatologists and other members of the …
It is critically important to diagnosis Alzheimer’s disease (AD) early in the disease course. Health care professionals (HCPs) are positioned to attain this by implementing a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to serve the diverse population of patients living with AD …