Articles related to PATIENT COMMUNICATION

Online claims linking GLP-1 receptor agonists to increased penis size continue attracting patient attention. Available evidence suggests perceived changes may reflect weight loss and erectile function changes rather than anatomic growth.

Singer-songwriter Carly Simon described years of mobility limitations initially attributed to arthritis and joint replacement recovery before receiving a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Her experience highlights the diagnostic challenges created when evolving symptoms appear consistent with existing conditions.

A federal court allowed a lawsuit against a hospital to proceed after a patient’s placenta was destroyed despite a signed release form. The ruling focused on contractual obligations and patient-directed handling of biological specimens.

Viral claims described the ketogenic diet as a cure for schizophrenia despite limited supporting evidence. Available research consists of small pilot studies, while established treatment approaches continue to rely on pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions.

A 14-year-old athlete presenting with exertional dyspnea and partial albuterol response prompted a structured biopsychosocial workup that revealed anxiety disorder rather than exercise-induced asthma as the primary driver.

Although 58% of nurses believe they always explain things clearly, only 7% report that their patients always hear them.