Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
12431 results for "patient resources"
The Cancer Research Institute launched a patient resource hub connecting cancer patients with immunotherapy information and clinical trials. The platform features survivor stories and treatment guidance for those exploring cutting-edge cancer care options.
Researchers launched a free evidence-based website to help millions of IVF patients worldwide make informed decisions about costly add-on treatments. The resource comes as a major study reveals most expensive fertility extras lack scientific proof they work.
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.
People with dementia now have a free resource that helps them confidently discuss their medications with doctors and potentially reduce harmful prescriptions. The PRIME tool was created with patients and caregivers, not just for them.
When a boil order threatened patient safety, Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes quickly switched to bottled and treated water to keep care running smoothly. The hospital's fast action shows how healthcare teams protect communities even when basic resources fail.
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.
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.
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.
Taiwan is investing $2.5 million to provide free psychological counseling to cancer patients, recognizing that mental health care can reduce suicide risk by 41%. The program expands from three cancer types to all cancers, reaching 8,000 patients instead of 4,290.
Nigeria's government just committed 50 million naira to cover transportation, food, and housing costs that keep cancer patients from finishing treatment. Over 200 verified patients will each receive at least $66 to overcome barriers blocking their care.
Namibia's National Assembly just approved groundbreaking legislation that replaces a 52-year-old mental health law with modern protections for patients. The new bill criminalizes patient abuse, expands community care, and requires insurance companies to cover mental health treatment fairly.
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.
An infectious disease doctor asks every patient what they're grateful for. This Christmas, three patients cried—revealing something profound about hope in hard times.
A volunteer ambulance service and hospital have teamed up to make sure patients never feel alone during medical emergencies. The new program gives patients a direct line to trained volunteers who can help them navigate their hospital stay.
Frustrated by insurance disputes that force patients to switch doctors, hospitals across America are creating their own Medicare Advantage plans. Patients like 79-year-old Larry Wilkewitz are finding better coverage, lower costs, and the peace of mind that comes with staying with doctors they trust.
Bladder cancer patients now have more treatment options than ever before, thanks to several new therapies approved in recent years. Doctors are working closely with patients to find the best approach for each person's unique situation. #
A walking robot is helping surgery patients stand and move within days of their operation, when most can't even stand for a minute without help from multiple nurses. The first patient just started using it at a top Boston hospital.
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.
Rochester General Hospital is testing a sweatsuit that helps heart failure patients remove excess fluid through their skin instead of relying solely on diuretics. The innovative treatment offers hope for patients who struggle with constant medication side effects.
Spanish doctors have developed a groundbreaking way to fix failing mechanical heart valves using only a catheter, sparing high-risk patients from dangerous open-heart surgery. The first three patients are thriving six months later with fully restored heart function.
Showing 20 of 12431