Chronic Lyme Disease Debate: Patients vs. Guidelines in Lyme Treatment
Introduction Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, usually responds well to a short course of antibiotics. However, a subset of patients continue to experience debilitating symptoms—referred to by some as chronic Lyme dise...
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The Opioid Crisis’s Other Victims: Chronic Pain Patients Left in Limbo
Introduction The opioid crisis has reshaped the way doctors prescribe pain medications—and not always in ways that benefit patients. While tighter controls can help prevent drug misuse, these same policies can inadvertently push chroni...
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End-of-Life Care Discussions: Why We Avoid Talking About Hospice and Wills
Introduction Conversations around end-of-life care, ranging from hospice options to advanced directives and wills, often feel uncomfortable or taboo. Few relish discussing mortality, let alone making decisions about ventilators, feeding tubes, or...
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Medical Marijuana in Kids: When Children Need Cannabis for Severe Illness
Introduction Once an unthinkable notion, medical marijuana is now examined as a therapeutic option for children with intractable illnesses—particularly debilitating forms of epilepsy, cancer side effects, or chronic pain. While controv...
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Caretaker Burnout: The Hidden Stress on Those Caring for Ill Loved Ones
Introduction When a loved one is ill or disabled, family members often step in as unpaid caregivers—juggling medications, appointments, emotional support, and everyday tasks. While this role can be rewarding, the incessant demands also strain p...
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