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Exploring Structural and Molecular Features of Sciatic Nerve Lesions in Diabetic Neuropathy: Unveiling Pathogenic Pathways and Targets

Oct 17, 2024 | diabetesjournals.org | Maxime Lê |Metabolic Diseases |Endovascular Surgery |RWTH Aachen

Lesioned fascicles (LF) in the sciatic nerves of individuals with diabetic neuropathy (DN) correlate with clinical symptom severity. This study aimed to characterize the structural and molecular composition of these lesions to better understand DN pathogenesis. Sciatic nerves from amputees with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D) were examined using ex vivo magnetic resonance neurography, in vitro imaging, and proteomic analysis.
Childbirth PTSD is all too common. AI may help remove stigma and improve care

May 29, 2024 | healthydebate.ca | Maddi Dellplain |Maxime Lê

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of regular columns on patient involvement in health care. For many parents, the experience of pregnancy and childbirth is an unforgettable journey filled with joy, excitement and hope, even when looking back after many years.
Patient partners add value to health research

Apr 3, 2024 | healthydebate.ca | Maddi Dellplain |Maxime Lê

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of regular columns on patient involvement in health care. Involving patients and caregivers in research and incorporating them into health research teams has gained a foothold over the past decade, ultimately making research more relevant and focusing on what patients need and care about. So, how can patients and caregivers partner on a project?
Navigating the health-care system is not easy, but you’re not alone.

Feb 11, 2024 | healthydebate.ca | Maddi Dellplain |Maxime Lê

Hello, dear reader!This is my first column for Healthy Debate as a Patient Navigator. This column will be devoted to providing patients with information to help them through their journey with the health-care system and answering your questions.
Lessons in patient partnership from a patient and health communications expert

Dec 13, 2023 | healthydebate.ca | Maxime Lê

My name is Maxime Lê. I am a person of colour navigating life with a chronic illness and an invisible disability. Some organizations might perceive me as a diversity checkbox and token patient to engage with, but I’m committed to challenging and reshaping that perspective. Since 2017, I’ve been a patient partner with The Ottawa Hospital and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, where I’ve seen first-hand what meaningful patient partnership can look like when done correctly.