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What Is Rare Disease Day?
By IG LivingRare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases that takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of the campaign is to...
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Maintaining Your Medical Records Can Go a Long Way Toward Self-Advocacy
By Abbie CornettMost people assume their medical records are safe in the hands of their doctors, hospitals and pharmacies. But, frequently this isn't the case, particularly for patients with chronic...
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Be Diligent
By Abbie CornettI am as ready as the next person is for life to return to normal. I have found myself resenting the need to wear a mask, to not be able to go to movies and to not be able to travel. In...
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Self-Care Is Healthcare
By Abbie CornettI don't know about you, but I always feel guilty when I do something nice for myself. I feel like time and money would be better spent on my kids or family. That somehow taking care of...
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Side Effects of Immune Globulin (IG) Therapy
By Abbie CornettNo one can argue that immune globulin (IG) therapy is a game-changer for people who require this lifesaving treatment. Unfortunately, it comes at a price, often in the form of side...
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What Do I Do When I Receive a Denial for an Off-Label Medication?
By Abbie CornettThe other day, I received a phone call from a patient asking for help with an appeal. When she explained her situation, my heart sank. Her physician had prescribed intravenous immune...
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Moving Forward
By Abbie CornettI keep hearing everyone talking about how they cannot wait for things to return to the way they were before COVID-19. Like everyone else, I am tired of social distancing, wearing a...
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4th of July 2021
By Abbie CornettThe 4th of July is nearly here. At my house, this has always meant a pool party that, as twilight approaches, moves in mass to our local park to watch a fabulous firework display and...
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Asking for and Accepting Help During a Serious Illness
By Laurie ReedSupport is essential to help navigate the many challenges of a serious illness. Illness can bring difficult treatments, painful side effects and patchy recovery periods. Asking for and...
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A Return to School During the Pandemic?
By Abbie CornettTonight is the night before the first day of school for my youngest child. While it is technically the beginning of her sophomore year, it is the first time she will have been to her...
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It’s a Mask, Not a Political Statement
By Abbie CornettFor many years, I was involved in politics. I have run for office, have drafted legislation and have been a member of both parties, and I lean toward conservative. So, I am serious when...
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Don’t Forget the Flu
By Abbie CornettWith everyone's attention focused on COVID -19 for almost two years, it's easy to forget it isn't the only virus out there. In fact, it's important to remember that the influenza (flu)...
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