Parkinson’s Care Coverage Gap
Despite the benefits of early, targeted exercise, insurance coverage lags behind the evidence Fact checked by Jim Lacy Three mornings a week, Lakeview resident Bob Stevenson (not his real name) joins a Parkinson’s-specific group exercise class at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Adaptive Sports and Fitness Center. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010. He remained active […]
Self-Collected Cervical Cancer Test
Fact checked by Jim Lacy The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new option for cervical cancer screening: self-collected vaginal swabs. People who can’t — or prefer not to — undergo a pelvic exam can now collect their own sample at a physician’s office, urgent care clinic, or pharmacy. Research shows these samples are […]