Fingernails can provide important clues about one's health, nutrition, and even past experiences.
A military parade becomes a poignant moment of gratitude and reflection, as a young major, the daughter of a general, expresses her heartfelt appreciation to a lieutenant colonel who once saved her life through unwavering medical care and belief in her recovery.
Determination and self-advocacy can overcome the limitations imposed by others, enabling one to defy expectations and achieve remarkable outcomes.
Shattering both legs is an extremely painful and debilitating experience that leads to significant physical, financial, and emotional challenges.
Inaccurate blood pressure measurements by healthcare providers lead to a significant proportion of misdiagnoses, putting patients at risk of unnecessary treatment or missing critical interventions. Empowering patients to actively monitor their own blood pressure can help address this issue.
A couple's first year of marriage is disrupted by a breast cancer diagnosis, forcing them to reconsider their plans for starting a family.
Older patients with advanced chronic kidney disease who initiate dialysis within a month may experience modest survival benefits, but this comes at the cost of spending more time in inpatient care settings compared to those who continue medical management.
Alcohol-dependent patients may consume alcoholic hand sanitizers, posing a challenge for emergency departments in diagnosis and treatment.
Healthcare providers must have a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with type 1 diabetes to ensure proper care and prevent life-threatening complications.
Navigating the complex emotions of undergoing a hysterectomy in one's 30s after the devastating experience of a surrogate's stillbirth.