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Hear My Journey: Living With Kidney Disease

3 days ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

For John D. Ortiz, DHSc, RPFT, a professor at the Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, kidney disease wasn’t something he felt — it was something he discovered by chance during a routine checkup at age 43. At the time, he felt healthy and was physically active. But a blood test revealed that his kidneys were only working at about 50% capacity.
Tips for Managing Asthma in the Heat, With Reynold A. Panettieri Jr., M.D.

3 days ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

As summer temperatures climb, so do the challenges for people living with asthma. From air pollution and heat to wildfire smoke and shifting activity routines, managing asthma during the warmer months requires extra attention. In an interview with The Educated Patient, Reynold A.
A Hepatologist's Guide to Protecting Your Liver Through Food

3 days ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

Today marks the final installment of our 3-part series on liver health in partnership with the Global Liver Institute (GLI), and we’re closing with conversation featuring Jennifer Lai, M.D., a general and transplant hepatologist and board-certified Physician Nutrition Specialist at UCSF. Lai cares for patients across the full spectrum of liver disease and brings a unique, research-informed perspective to the role that nutrition plays in protecting liver health.
Study Finds 40% of Women with ADHD May Have PMDD

4 days ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

In a new study of over 700 women aged 18 to 34, investigators found that those with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly more likely to experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that causes intense mood changes, irritability, depression and anxiety before a menstrual period. ADHD is often underdiagnosed in girls and women.
FDA Clears First Smart Ring to Diagnose Sleep Apnea at Home

4 days ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially cleared the Happy Ring as a class II medical device to help diagnose sleep apnea, insomnia and other sleep-related conditions — all from the comfort of home. "Sleep is the foundation of health and the 'canary in the coal mine' of disease," said Dustin Freckleton, M.D., founder and CEO of the Austin-based digital-health company Happy Health.
How One Woman Is Fighting for Early Screening After a Decades-Delayed MASH Diagnosis

4 days ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

Welcome to Day 2 of our special three-part series on fatty liver disease, created in partnership with the Global Liver Institute (GLI). Today, we spotlight Dianne Gillard, a passionate patient advocate from the U.K. whose diagnosis of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) came nearly two decades after her first symptoms.
Can Diet Help Ease Endometriosis GI Symptoms?

5 days ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

A low FODMAP diet significantly reduced gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in women with endometriosis and improved their quality of life, according to a study published in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Many women living with endometriosis — a condition that affects one in seven women living in Australia, where the study took place — experience frequent and disruptive GI symptoms including bloating, abdominal pain and irregular bowel habits.
Psilocybin Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Depression in New Study

5 days ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

Compass Pathways has announced positive findings from a pivotal phase 3 trial evaluating its synthetic psilocybin treatment, COMP360, for people with treatment-resistant depression. This is the first-ever Phase 3 trial of a classic psychedelic to report successful results, marking a major milestone in mental health research.
Fatty Liver, No Warning: Jerry's Story of Survival and Advocacy

5 days ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

Jerry Rosenthal never imagined that a vacation cruise would lead to a life-threatening health crisis — and ultimately, a new purpose. Without warning signs or a previous diagnosis, Jerry went into a coma caused by complications from undetected fatty liver disease. In this candid interview, he shares his extraordinary story of survival, the difficult path to recovery and how his experience transformed him into a passionate advocate for liver health and organ donation.
Extreme Heat Warning: Tips for Keeping Safe in Heat Waves

1 week ago | theeducatedpatient.com | Lana Pine

The recent prolonged heatwave in the Northeast may feel uncomfortable, but its impact goes far beyond sweaty days and sleepless nights. Extreme heat poses real dangers to your physical and mental health, especially for certain high-risk groups. Here's how to stay safe — and why taking action matters. Why Heat Is So DangerousWhen temperatures rise above 90°F for multiple days, your body has to work hard to stay cool. You sweat, your heart races, and your blood vessels widen — all to release heat.