Current Issue's
Feature Articles
August - September 2026
Independent and Ill: Where to Find Help When You’re Completely on Your Own
Ironically, if you live alone, you're in good company. According to a 2021 U.S. Census Bureau report, 15 percent of adults aged 18 and older live alone, and 28 percent of adults aged 60 and over live alone. Some people choose to live independently, while others find themselves living alone due to unavoidable life circumstances, such as the death of a spouse or moving away from home for college or a new job. It's important to note that a person can live alone by choice while still maintaining a robust, reliable support system. However, due to unavoidable life circumstances, some people do not have a support network they feel comfortable calling on for help. Whether you live alone by choice or not, these strategies can help make independent living both practical and peaceful… full article (pdf)
Using AI to Augment Your Healthcare Team
The age of artificial intelligence (AI) is here! Consumer-oriented "chatbots" like ChatGPT have evolved into large multimodal models (LMMs) capable of analyzing data, images and text. These models are prediction engines that excel at pattern recognition. is capability is already being embraced by the medical community; an estimated 81 percent of U.S. physicians now use these tools in their practices. Michael Kopko, CEO of Pearl Health, has said, "I believe that physicians won't be replaced by AI, but physicians will be replaced by physicians who see AI as an enabler and thought partner."… full article (pdf)
Navigating the Hiring Process with a Chronic Illness
You've got appointments with doctors and specialists. You're managing medications and treatments and navigating side effects. At some point, you should sleep and remember to eat. On top of all of that, you need to work if you're going to be able to afford everything it takes to manage living with a chronic illness… full article (pdf)
Health Insurance Essentials: What Young Adults Need to Know
I have worked in patient advocacy for years, and I still get confused by insurance sometimes. I will open a letter from the insurance company and think, "Why do they make this so hard to understand?" Insurance paperwork can feel overwhelming, even when you deal with it all the time. So if you are a young adult trying to figure this out for the first time, trust me, you are not behind, and you are definitely not alone… full article (pdf)
New Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder that occurs when antibodies attack the connections between nerve cells and muscle cells, causing patients to experience weakness, fatigue and/or loss of control of their voluntary muscles. The symptoms generally worsen with exertion, ease after rest and fluctuate in severity over time… full article (pdf)
