Health and Wellness

In lupus care, few things are as universally agreed upon as this: if you have lupus and you are not taking hydroxychloroquine every single day, you are leaving your best protection on the table. Hydroxychloroquine (sold under the brand name Plaquenil) is the cornerstone of lupus treatment. It is not a high-risk immunosuppressive drug. It…

If your doctor just called to say your ANA came back positive, you may have gone straight to Google and landed on the word ‘lupus.’ Before you spiral, there is something critical you need to understand: a positive ANA result does not mean you have lupus. Not even close. Dr. Shazia Beg is a rheumatologist…

Most people do not realize how much their vision has changed until they experience clear sight again. Over time, blurry vision, faded colors, glare, and difficulty seeing at night can become part of everyday life. So gradual that many patients do not notice how much they have been adapting. Dr. Monika Farhangi, board-certified cataract surgeon…

If you’ve heard about Chronic Conditions Under Medicare and the chronic care management benefit, and wondered whether your conditions qualify, you’re asking the right question. The answer matters because qualifying for this program can mean access to ongoing nurse support and care coordination, at little to no cost to you. Here’s a clear explanation of…

For many Medicare patients, learning how to manage multiple medications without confusion is a vital part of staying healthy and avoiding hospitalizations. If you’re managing more than one chronic condition, there’s a good chance you’re taking more than one medication — and quite possibly many more. Managing multiple prescriptions is one of the most common…

A gestational diabetes diagnosis can arrive in the middle of what felt like a completely normal pregnancy. No symptoms, no warning signs — just a routine glucose test and then a phone call that changes your afternoon. If you’re newly diagnosed and trying to understand what this actually means, this guide is for you. The…