Category: Patient Advocacy
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By the Phoenix Warrior He was a corporate director who could sell anything to anyone. Then a diagnosis forced him to sell the most important product of all: HOPE. This is the story of Josef de Guzman, the man who became a megaphone for the silenced and an architect of a global patient revolution. The…
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By: The Phoenix Warrior Understanding Scleroderma: Symptoms, Treatments, and Hope for Patients Introduction Imagine waking up one day to find your skin tightening, your fingers turning blue in the cold, or even struggling to swallow food. For people with scleroderma, a rare and complex autoimmune disease, these are daily realities. Affecting an estimated 75,000 to…
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MPOX: Origins, Current Global Impact, and Key Prevention Strategies Abstract Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a viral zoonotic disease that has evolved from a localized infection in Central and West Africa into a global public health concern. This article examines the origin of mpox, identifies regions with the highest current prevalence, outlines transmission methods,…
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by the Phoenix Warrior Psoriatic disease is more than just a skin condition; it is a systemic inflammatory condition that affects both the body and the mind. While the physical symptoms are often the most visible, the mental and emotional toll can be just as significant. The Emotional Toll of Psoriatic Disease Living with psoriatic…
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By the Phoenix Warrior The Silent Night: Unmasking Depression During the Holidays It was Christmas Eve when Anna sat quietly in the corner of her family’s bustling living room. Laughter echoed, lights twinkled, and the air smelled of freshly baked cookies and pine. To everyone else, it was a joyous celebration. But inside Anna’s heart,…
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Challenges Faced by Patients with Chronic Conditions in an Overlooked Health System: The Role of Patient Advocacy Patients with chronic conditions face a range of unique challenges in health systems that do not prioritize their long-term care needs or well-being. This is especially true in countries where economic, political, and other pressing issues often precede…
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