March 2024 - Page 3 of 3 - BioMedWire (BMW)

MondayMar 04, 2024 10:30 am

Astiva Health Inc. CEO Featured Podcast Guest, Talks Commitment to Help Patients Enjoy ‘Active, Healthy and Meaningful’ Lives

In addition to providing full medical-care prescription drugs, Astiva focuses on providing rich supplemental benefits to enrollees CEO explains that “effective healthcare hinges largely on patient involvement” Astiva’s recent expansion is a crucial step in extending invaluable benefits and commitment to quality healthcare to a growing, diverse population Astiva Health CEO Dr. Tri Nguyen was the featured guest in a recent Bell2Bell Podcast release (https://ibn.fm/0Rufk). During the podcast, Nguyen talked provided an in-depth look at how Astiva Health is reshaping healthcare delivery, including an overview of the company’s commitment to patient involvement in healthcare and highlights the company’s innovative strategies in offering comprehensive…

FridayMar 01, 2024 11:30 am

A Comparison Between ALS, Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are conditions that affect an individual’s nervous system and brain. Both conditions also cause tremors during the early stages, which can affect an individual’s movement. Despite their similarities, however, the conditions require different treatments to manage their symptoms. Below, we look at the similarities and differences between ALS and Parkinson’s disease. What is Parkinson’s disease? This condition destroys cells in the basal ganglia, which makes it hard for individuals to control their movements. Data from the Parkinson’s Foundation shows that about 90,000 individuals are diagnosed with this condition annually in America. This condition’s…