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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As a long-term psychiatric patient, I've had superior care from the NHS | Letters

NHS psychiatric care varies in quality but can be superior, although limited resources may lead to long wait times.
#antidepressants
Alternative medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | What Kennedy Gets Right, And Wrong, About Antidepressants

Antidepressants can be lifesaving but also have unacknowledged withdrawal challenges, alarming side effects, and long-term dependency issues.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

23 Doctors Who Said Something Crass, Cruel, Or CRINGEY To Their Patients

When I was 12, I was diagnosed with Lupus. It attacked my brain, and I had to relearn how to do everything. I lost my memory and had tremors in my entire body. I also couldn't walk; it was Cerebellar ataxia.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A woman was diagnosed with colon cancer at 31. She had unexplained abdominal pain for years and cycled through multiple diets.

Vorbe's struggle with undiagnosed colon cancer illustrates the importance of persistent medical advocacy in women's health.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Alzheimer's was taking her memory, so she started taking a new drug

Drugs like Kisunla may slow Alzheimer's, allowing some patients to maintain daily activities despite the disease.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

"He Told Me I Had An STD": People Are Sharing Their Misdiagnosis Stories, And It's Frustrating

Misdiagnosis in healthcare can take years to rectify, leading to significant emotional distress for patients.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

19 Real-Life People Share The Heart Attack Symptoms They Endured

"I'm a woman, so my experience might be slightly different. I started having chest pain during exertion, but it would stop when I slowed down."
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