For thousands of Kenyans living with type 2 diabetes or hypertension, managing a chronic illness involves far more than following a doctor’s instructions or taking prescribed medicines. At its heart, …
You wake up feeling feverish, with pain every time you swallow. A doctor prescribes antibiotics, and within a few days you start to feel like yourself again—so you decide to …
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the world’s leading cause of death, creating an immense strain on individuals, healthcare systems, and economies. Every year, around 18 million people die prematurely—before reaching 70—from …
For the more than half a million Americans receiving dialysis, treatment doesn’t end when they leave the center. Many patients manage complex medication regimens at home, often taking more than …
Dr. Eva Natukunda, a pediatric HIV specialist at the Joint Clinical Research Center in Kampala, Uganda, often hears from adolescents and young adults living with HIV that they are exhausted. …
