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Not your doctor, but AI can be integrated into management of CF

Artificial intelligence (AI) is just about everywhere right now, capturing the world’s attention and economic markets. Along with near-daily headlines about what AI promises to do for — or to — humanity, there’s also been some very promising advances in the use of AI in medicine. It seems that…

Increasing my prednisone dose brought a slew of side effects

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with prednisone. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. Current situation: I’m sitting in bed eating potato chips and drinking ice-cold ginger ale while my husband is fast asleep…

What is self-disclosure, and would it benefit me?

Throughout my life, I’ve felt comfortable self-disclosing to schools and employers that I have cystic fibrosis (CF). Self-disclosure — defined as “the sharing of personal information with others that they would not normally know or discover” — has allowed me to claim agency and decide what I want shared…