IG Living Advocate Podcast
Every quarter, IG Living will hold a podcast on a topic that affects those with autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders. Industry experts will share the latest immune globulin (IG) news and information and answer questions from our community.
Podcasts will cover topics such as the increased demand for IG products, Medicare, IG side effects, and reimbursement. more info
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Columns
Let's Talk! Megan Anne Ryan
Megan Anne Ryan serves as a voice for patients worldwide. She is a proud native Texan who was diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency (CVID) in her 20s. Since then, Megan has become an outspoken and highly visible patient advocate, speaking at national conferences. Her unique perspective serves to shed light on the importance of plasma donors and the staff involved in plasma collection. Megan also served as the board treasurer for the Jose Antonio Grifols Lucas I Foundation and has further expanded her reach to the organization Undies for Everyone. She is a frequent contributing writer for IG Living… full article (pdf)
Product Guide
A Stress-Free Spa Experience — at Home
Ah, spa days! I love everything about them! ¬The feel of plush, soft robes; the soothing scent of lavender and eucalyptus; the sight of low, flickering lights; the taste of the cucumber and mint-infused water — not to mention the spa services themselves. Facials, massages, manicures and pedicures? Sign me up for it all!… full article (pdf)
Ask the Experts
Reader: Can Prolonged Use of IVIG Cause Large Granulocyte Lymphatic Leukemia?
Abbie: I spoke with Leslie Vaughan, RPh, CSP, IgCP, and Michelle Greer, RN, IgCN, chief operations officer and executive vice president of sales, respectively, at Nufactor, a specialty infusion company, and they said they are unable to find anything that would support IVIG as the cause of elevated lymphocytes. They did say there is information on transient neutropenia following high-dose IVIG, but it generally resolves within 14 days of IVIG administration… full article (pdf)
Meet the Staff
Advisory Board
Bob Geng, MD, MA
Assistant Professor, Division of Allergy & Immunology
University of California, San Diego
Terry O. Harville,
MD, PhD
Medical Director Special Immunology Laboratory University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Todd Levine, MD
Director, Department of Neurophysiology Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology University of Arizona
Fred Modell
Co-founder of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation
Marc Riedl, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology University of California, San Diego
Patient Advocate
Ask the Experts – Get answers from experts about issues related to immune-mediated diseases?
Advocacy Groups – Living with a chronic illness? Reach out, seek help and find a community.
Take Action – Everyone can advocate for healthcare treatment and reimbursement issues.
Share Your Story – Help others by sharing your experience with chronic illness!