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Over 170 million women worldwide just got a victory in the fight for better healthcare. After more than a decade of advocacy, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed to better reflect what the condition actually does to the body.
A Duke surgeon is standing up for a million Americans who depend on specialized ostomy supplies after a new Medicare policy threatens their access to life-saving medical equipment. His advocacy is rallying support in Congress to protect patient-centered care.
Stanford Hospital is letting patients weigh in on new AI tools before they go live, turning everyday people into health tech advisors. One caregiver who helped his wife through a heart transplant is now shaping the future of medical AI.
Living with Parkinson's disease doesn't mean giving up on quality of life, says a leading expert who's working to rewrite what's possible for patients. Dr. Susan Fox at Toronto's University Health Network is combining cutting-edge treatment with patient voices to transform care.
King Charles III connected with cancer patients at York Hospital's new £2.4m Macmillan Cancer Centre, sharing personal understanding from his own diagnosis. The monarch celebrated the patient-designed facility that will support thousands across the region each year.
After consulting 22,000 patients and clinicians worldwide, doctors are changing PCOS to PMOS—a one-letter shift that validates millions of experiences and could transform diagnosis and treatment. The new name reflects what patients have known all along: this condition affects far more than ovaries.
When teenagers with bone cancer spoke directly to the FDA about their treatment experiences, regulators listened and changed how trials work. Now patient voices are becoming the most powerful tool in medical research.
A condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide just got a new name that better reflects what it actually is. After surveying thousands of patients and doctors globally, polycystic ovary syndrome is now polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome.
Tana Toll survived breast cancer and now works as an oncology nurse navigator at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, helping newly diagnosed patients find their voice and navigate treatment. On World Cancer Day, she's sharing why speaking up and asking questions can change everything.
After beating multiple myeloma twice through clinical trials, Julie Cohen turned her battle into a mission. She now dedicates her life to coaching other cancer patients through their darkest moments.
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is putting patients and families in the driver's seat with a new advisory council. The group will help shape hospital policies, improve safety, and ensure care meets real community needs.
A new app called CancerBuddy lets cancer patients swipe to find support buddies who understand their journey. Created by a social worker with 33 years of experience, it's breaking through privacy barriers to build life-saving connections.
New research shows patient portals and health apps succeed when designed with real user input from the start. Simple text messages and human support still beat fancy AI when it comes to managing chronic disease.
Millions with long COVID now have a free resource that lists 24 prescription medications and other treatment options they can discuss with doctors right now. Created by patients and clinicians, the guide aims to end the "nothing can be done yet" message many people hear.
A new $2.8 million program gives prostate cancer patients reliable medical information and conversation guides before they make life-changing treatment decisions. The mobile platform uses AI to answer questions and prepare families for doctor visits during one of the most overwhelming moments of their lives.
The Careity Foundation has spent 21 years helping uninsured cancer patients navigate treatment, providing everything from mammograms to emotional support. At their recent survivor luncheon, 80 people gathered to celebrate journeys of hope and healing.
A brain injury survivor shares how the best healing came when his neurosurgeon combined medical mastery with humble listening. His story reveals why modern patients trust doctors who treat them as partners, not just recipients of orders.
A New Hampshire engineer who survived diabetes, dialysis, heart surgery, and a kidney transplant has written a book to guide others through similar health challenges. His memoir offers practical wisdom and hope for patients and their families.
A Manitoba man told he had three to six months to live has recovered to 90% health using a wearable cancer device. His dramatic turnaround is sparking hope for brain cancer patients across Canada.
After battling cancer left him searching for meaning, Puneet Sharma transformed a professional networking site into a lifeline for thousands of patients. His journey from scrolling social media aimlessly to building a supportive community shows how purpose can emerge from our darkest moments.
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