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In brief, Dr. Shaheen E Lakhan is a biochemist and medical scientist. He administers a host of projects in bioethics, biotechnology, emergency management, global philanthropy, proteomics, and psychiatry -- to name a few disciplines. Dr. Lakhan underwent extensive didactic and research based training, completing undergraduate and graduated programs in biochemistry, education, medicine,...

As a professional graphic designer, I tackle the ins and outs of the design world. As a professional patient, I manage the daily thorns of Crohn's disease and vasculitis (Wegener's). Fortunately, I have an incredibly supportive family, network of friends and colleagues, as well as a platform from which to share my story: chronicstyle.com

Hi, I am a mom with two toddlers living with a recently diagnosed autoimmune disease called Sjogren's Syndrome. This is causing my kidneys to fail and I am currently in the process of looking for a live donor to give me the gift of life through transplant. I write about my experiences as a mom and a patient in hopes of helping others.

"HELLO! My name is Dr. Dominic Gaziano. I am a General Internal Medicine physician in Chicago and BBC World recognized wellness practitioner. With the increase in managed institutional health care, Americans are learning they must take care of themselves. If they do not, they become a victim rather than a victor to their health vulnerabilities. After seeing the struggles many Americans face...

SGB Media Group was formed in 2006 by bass industry pundit Steve "Dude" Barr and is the parent, administrative arm of a consortium of smaller internet based companies serving narrowly defined, demographically targeted, market segments via several business models including affiliate marketing portal websites, social networks, blogs, virtual malls and direct to consumer shopping carts, discussion...

I am a 55 year old woman living a life that includes COPD / emphysema. While my diagnosis four years ago did change some things about me - I retired from teaching to avoid colds and flu, for example - it did not change who I am. I am an active, productive and happy woman - I write, I engage in several (too many?) hobbies, I care for my granddaughter while her mother works. I believe in the title...

I was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome in February 2009. I was also found to have stage 3 chronic kidney disease, distal renal tubular acidosis, bilateral nephrocalcinosis, and interstitial nephritis caused by the Sjogren's syndrome. I am taking CellCept to manage the inflammation in my kidneys. As of 4/27/09 my creatinine is 1.5, my nephrologist thinks that is as good as it's going to get,...

I am a WAHM (professional organizer) with three kids, a hubby and was diagnosed with MS in January 2008. The joy of the Lord is my strength. I am currently on Copaxone since 7/08