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Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder
The winter blues are one thing, but seasonal affective disorder is quite another. Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression, sometimes referred to as SAD, seasonal depression, or winter depression. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (or SAD) is a type of depression that can make patients feel less energetic, moody, and distressed for parts of the year. Seasonal affective disorder begins and ends around the same time every year, typically inclusive of...
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What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced “ang-kill-LOH-sing spawn-duh-LY-tus”) is an uncommon form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes back pain and stiffness in the back, neck and other areas of the body. It typically starts in late adolescence or early adulthood, before the age of 45. Over time, the vertebrae (bones of the spine) can fuse together. While there is no cure yet, some treatments may help reduce the symptoms and possibly slow...
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The Pfizer Foundation Invests in Community-Based Solutions to Combat the Threat of Infectious Diseases
Globally, infectious diseases are responsible for an estimated seven million deaths annually1 and are a leading cause of disability, particularly among young children and marginalized populations,2 often perpetuating the cycle of poverty.3 This is one of the reasons why The Pfizer Foundation* is dedicated to accelerating innovative solutions and improving health systems to help address the urgent threat of infectious diseases. Through the Global Health Innovation Grants (GHIG) program, now in...
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For many, today is the start of a fresh school or work week, but for the rare disease community, today marks the beginning of something more: Children's Growth Awareness Week (Sept 13 & 19)
For many, today is the start of a fresh school or work week, but for the rare disease community, today marks the beginning of something more: Children’s Growth Awareness Week (Sept 13 – 19). Rare disease is more than a part of our business; it’s our passion and drives the decisions we make each and every day. Pfizer is proud to join the growth disorders community to showcase “My Growth, My Health” this year. Together, we can raise awareness of the vital role that height plays in children’s...
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Health Disparities Among African-Americans
While the spotlight right now may be on the disadvantages African Americans face while fighting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), they are also disadvantaged throughout the health care system when combating other diseases.Compared to their white counterparts, African Americans are generally at higher risk for heart diseases, stroke, cancer, asthma, influenza and pneumonia, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS, according to the Office of Minority Health, part of the Department for Health and Human Services.1On...
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World Duchenne Awareness Day: It’s More Than Muscles
What are boys between the ages of 1 and 6 doing? Well, for a rare few, they have been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (also known as DMD). Did you know that 90% of boys diagnosed with Duchenne are in wheelchairs by age 15? Even more surprising, according to recent studies of boys living with Duchenne, approximately 32% had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 26% had learning difficulties, and 17-27% had an intellectual disability. In recognition of World Duchenne...
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Telemedicine and Ulcerative Colitis: An HCP Perspective
Dr. Marla Dubinsky is compensated by Pfizer for her work as an Editorial Board member on TalkingUC.com, a resource developed by Pfizer to connect, inspire, educate and empower the ulcerative colitis community. The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated many changes to day-to-day life, including reimagining doctors’ visits across most of the country. In response, the healthcare community shifted to telemedicine appointments in many cases to continue to provide care to patients, including those...
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Understanding Racial Microaggression and Its Effect on Mental Health
There is an insidious form of racism and racial discrimination that has been gaining the attention of psychologists and researchers in recent years: racial microaggression. Racial microaggressions are everyday insults or derogatory messages directed toward minorities and people of color, often from well-intentioned people who believe they’ve done nothing offensive.1 Any minority group can experience microaggressions, which may be based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion...
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Age: Addressing a Blind Spot in Cancer Care
In the last decade, we have seen breakthrough progress in our ability to help prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. But today, too many people living with cancer still face barriers to timely and equitable care. At Pfizer, we’re focused on removing those barriers for all people living with cancer – including those over the age of 65 – to address disparities in cancer care and improve health equity.Age is the greatest risk factor for developing cancer, with approximately 54% of cancers occurring...
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Ask an Expert: Professor Joe Schmitt Talks Tick-Borne Encephalitis
Think ticks; think Lyme disease? In recent years, public awareness of Lyme disease has peaked, as high-profile celebrities and others have shone a spotlight on the sometimes-devastating impact this disease can have on health and quality of life. But, Lyme disease isn’t the only risk associated with tick bites. Ticks can also carry other potentially serious diseases, such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE),1 so it’s important to know how to help protect...
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Health Disparities Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are the fastest growing racial group in the U.S. According to the 2017 U.S. Census Bureau population estimate, Asian Americans account for 18.2 million (or 5.6%) of the nation's population. The U.S. Asian population represents people with roots to more than 30 countries, each with its own unique history, culture and language. Still, partly due to limitations of available research, many Asian American ethnic groups have not been represented in...
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Emotional Well-Being Tips for People Living with Chronic Inflammatory Conditions During COVID-19
Dr. Laurie Keefer is compensated by Pfizer for her work as an Editorial Board member on TalkingUC.com, a resource developed by Pfizer to connect, inspire, educate and empower the ulcerative colitis community. As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts daily life, people around the world are facing a difficult time, including those living with ulcerative colitis (UC). Dr. Laurie Keefer, a psychologist specializing in UC and other inflammatory bowel diseases, notes that some people living with UC may f...
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