For Years, I Lived in Agony with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector I’d always gotten bad stomach aches — but this one was even worse. I was 16 or 17, and on a trip with my…
What Is Stiff Person Syndrome? A Patient Shares Her Story
In an emotional social-media video posted Dec. 8, singer Celine Dion informed fans that she has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disease called stiff person syndrome. A diagnosis wasn’t…
Scrubs, Nursing Scrub: Essential Attire for Healthcare Professionals
In healthcare, where the body of evidence has to be quick and powerful in this fast-paced life, attire for medical professionals plays a dual role, practically and symbolically. Chief among…
Understanding Children’s Occupational Therapy: Benefits and Techniques
Children’s occupational therapy is an area of specialisation where children receive help in developing the skills that allow them to lead comfortably and confidently in daily life. This therapy is…
Physio for Vertigo: What You Need to Know
Do you often have a feeling that everything is spinning even when you are not moving? This condition or symptom is known as vertigo. It may be disabling, impairing one’s…