23andMe might have filed for bankruptcy, but the transformation it brought to health care over nearly two decades is irreversible. I’m a physician, scientist, and advocate for public health. I’ve ...

In this closing segment, Dr. Gregory Vidal discusses the importance of patient engagement and empowerment throughout the course of ER-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. In this closing ...

The World Health Organization describes empowerment as a process in which people can take control and make informed decisions about their life and health. Empowerment is important for people with RA ...

Wireless biometric sensors, connected health devices, mobile phones and online portals hold the promise of automating the management of chronic diseases. Some service providers, however, aim to do no ...

For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment – potentially ...

Listen to ASCO’s JCO Oncology Practice Art of Oncology article, "No Versus Know: Patient Empowerment Through Shared Decision Making” by Dr. Beatrice Preti, who is an Assistant Professor at Emory ...

As healthcare moves beyond top-down models, Dr. Marlow Hernandez argues that true patient empowerment is no longer about giving patients more data. It is about building systems capable of listening, ...

Fear of Cancer Recurrence or Progression: What Is It and What Can We Do About It? The digital revolution is an ongoing process that is changing clinical practice at a speed never seen. The COVID-19 ...

Pharmaceutical companies are undergoing a profound transformation. No longer confined to merely developing treatments, companies are assuming a partnership role to collaborate with healthcare ...