10 tips for new college students with chronic disease

Physician
October 9, 2012

For some of my patients, going to college is especially nerve-wracking because it will be their first time living away from home with a chronic disease.

I deal with teen health daily. I care for a lot of adolescents and young adults with chronic disease, everything from asthma to diabetes to congenital heart defects. As my patients grow up they have a lot to deal with because of medical issues: taking …

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10 tips for new college students with chronic disease

Sexuality in youth with special needs

Physician
March 28, 2012

Recently there was a lovely story in the New York Times about a young couple struggling to navigate the complexities of a romantic relationship.   Both in their early 20’s, dating is a relatively new experience for them.  She likes physical affection; he prefers sitting alone on the couch.  She wants a pet; he is allergic.  They are learning to negotiate the small things while clinging to their common affection for …

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Sexuality in youth with special needs