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By Martin Seneviratne, MD Over 5.7 million American adults suffer from heart failure, and the total economic burden on the health system is predicted to exceed $70 billion by 2030.  In recent [...]

By Martin Seneviratne, MD The opioid crisis has been declared a public health emergency, with an estimated 115 deaths each day in the United States from opioid overdoses. In response, the [...]

By Martin Seneviratne, MD in Nokia Challenge Much has been written about the possible links between lifestyle and the onset of dementia. There is some evidence to suggest that aerobic exercise [...]

2016 Medicine X main stage speaker Dillan Barmache is taking his message of empowerment to Motormorphosis, a conference fostering communities of non-speakers in the digital age. Being different [...]

Matthew Argame was in college when he first recognized the power of sharing personal stories — even, or especially, the difficult ones. Now, he’s thriving as an advocate for people with disabilities.

Earlier this month, Eric Amador sat in his power wheelchair, facing a group of legislators and legislative aides. His wife, Toni, was at his side.