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Posted on 17. November 2011
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10 Things to Say to a Sick Friend

Oftentimes people are told what not to say to a chronically ill friend. Here's a sample of suggestions from the Twitter community for what to say – pass it on! [More]
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Posted on 10. November 2011
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A Veterans' Day Tribute to Those Who Have Helped Us in Our Battle with Immune Disease

When you think about it, it’s easy to equate military operations with the battle our immune systems face when confronted with chronic disease. Today we honor all of our “veterans.” [More]
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Posted on 3. November 2011
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Medical Short Hand

Patients also need to clearly enunciate when using an acronym. Sometimes patients with certain diseases might prefer to spell out the entire name of their disease, simply because the acronym may cause a stigma they would rather not face. [More]
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Posted on 27. October 2011
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Five Tips for Living Well with Chronic Illness

I’ve had my share of chronic illness. In my early 20s, I was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disease that usually affects young boys. Weird. Then in my 30s, I came down with scleroderma. Never heard of that either. [More]
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Posted on 20. October 2011
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Giving Patients Direct Access to Test Results: Is It a Good Idea?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a change in federal regulations that would allow patients direct access to their laboratory test results. Good idea? Weigh in. [More]
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Posted on 13. October 2011
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We Tip Our Hats to Those Who Give

As patients living with immune globulin (IG)-mediated conditions, you know the amazing gift that you receive at each infusion. We pay tribute to those who roll up their sleeves to provide their precious plasma. [More]
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Posted on 6. October 2011
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Sickness and Suffering

There’s a big difference between a chronic illness and an acute one. With chronic illness there is no quick fix, and the emotional suffering linked to chronic disease can be just as bad as the physical symptoms. [More]
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Posted on 29. September 2011
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Double Check Your Medical Bills

Your probably double check your credit card bills. Do you apply the same diligence to medical bills? Maybe you should – did you know 8 out of 10 medical bills contain errors? [More]
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