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Posted on 19. April 2018

Are Your Prescriptions Cheaper Without Insurance?

The Neuropathy Action Foundation has been working on an issue since last summer, when an NBC Nightly News segment with Lester Holt aired titled "Prescriptions May Be Cheaper without Insurance." And, the practice may be harming neuropathy patients. [More]
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Posted on 5. April 2018

PI Shouldn’t Be Compared with Other Diseases

I want to address something serious today. As I am laying here getting my second infusion, I am thinking about conversations I have had with other patients this week. A common trend in the conversations is that patients have caregivers, family members or friends who say: "Well, at least you don't have cancer." [More]
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Posted on 15. March 2018

Be Kind

Not all illnesses are visible, so the importance of being kind to everyone cannot be overstated. [More]
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Posted on 1. March 2018

Cold vs. Flu

Finally, there is some good news about this year's flu season. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced there are fewer reports from physicians about patients seeking treatment for flu-like symptoms, with the number declining from 7.4 percent for the week ending Feb. 10 to 6.4 percent for the week ending Feb. 17. [More]
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Posted on 15. February 2018

Top 24 Workplace Accommodations for Individuals with Autoimmune Conditions

Holly Bertone, who suffers from autoimmune diseases and has made it a passion to help others, explains the top 24 workplace accommodations for individuals with autoimmune conditions. [More]
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Posted on 1. February 2018

Surviving Valentine’s Day with a Chronic Illness

Valentine's Day! Has there ever been a holiday more likely to bring disappointment for someone with a chronic illness? For weeks leading up to the day, we are bombarded with images of happy couples enjoying romantic diners, beautiful bouquets of flowers and, let's not forget, the chocolate! [More]
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Posted on 18. January 2018

Should I Tell My Employer About My Autoimmune Condition?

Holly Bertone discusses when a person with a disability should inform their employer of their condition and what accommodation may be available. [More]
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Posted on 4. January 2018

Is Autoimmune Disease a Disability?

Holy Bertone explains how an autoimmune disease is recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and what protection a patient has under the law. [More]
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