Support Group

In a newly published paper, the American Academy of Neurology promoted 12 key concepts for patients and providers to successfully promote and maintain brain health.

Healio spoke with oncologist, Maria Borrero, MD, who is working to establish a Spanish-speaking cancer clinic in Utah.

Care partners of deaf and hard-of-hearing people with diabetes face several communication-related challenges that could be addressed through a specialized training program, according to two presenters.

Sikander Ailawadhi, MD, discusses how awareness of multiple myeloma can improve among patients, providers and the general public.

A peer support group for immigrants lacking permanent legal status with kidney failure receiving emergency dialysis had high recruitment, retention and delivery rates, suggesting it may be suitable for patient use, according to a study. 

A cultural-based peer support group appeared to benefit Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to study findings presented at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting.

Multiple surveys of AYA patients and several guidelines defining best practice have included an AYA-friendly or “age-appropriate” environment as an essential element of care. Although patients of all ages deserve healing health care environments, there are logical reasons for the preeminence of this aspect of care for AYAs compared with patients of other ages. A dedicated AYA space facilitates the achievement of the other key elements of age-appropriate care, as well.

Going through cancer during transitional adolescent and young adult years can present additional social, financial and mental health challenges that add to the stressors of diagnosis and treatment.

In this video, Michelle L Litchman PhD, FNP-BC, speaks with Diabetes in Real Life columnist Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, about the benefits of peer support for people with diabetes and their families.

A cancer diagnosis in young adulthood can be challenging not only in the complicated emotions it engenders, but also in the logistical obstacles it presents for patients in the prime of their lives.