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The healthcare system stymies effective migraine treatment
The current healthcare system often fails to provide effective treatment for migraine sufferers due to a combination of diagnostic challenges, insurance barriers, and a lack of specialised care. Migraine is a debilitating neurological disease, yet it is frequently misunderstood or trivialised as "just a headache," leading to significant gaps in care.
Diagnostic and Clinical Barriers
A primary obstacle is the difficulty in obtaining an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care within the healthcare system.
Misdiagnosis and Delayed Care: Unlike many other chronic diseases, there is no definitive test for migraine. Diagnosis relies on a patient's self-reported symptoms and medical history. This can be challenging for both patients and doctors, leading to misdiagnosis or delayed care. A study found that over half of migraine sufferers have never even consulted a doctor about their condition.
Limited Provider Knowledge: Most migraine patients are...
‘Scared’ System of a Down Singer Says He Was Tracked by Turkish Intelligence
Politics tamfitronics System of a Down lead vocalist Serj Tankian has stated that his political activism once led to him being tracked by Turkish intelligence.The musician, who was born in Lebanon to Armenian parents before moving to the U.S. as a child, has long been known for his activism, particularly in the areas of social justice, human rights and the recognition of genocides. He has notably protested for recognition of the Armenian genocide.In April 2021, the U.S. became one of more than 30 countries that recognize the mass killings of ethnic Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire during and after World War I as a genocide. Turkey has vehemently rejected this narrative.Serj Tankian is pictured in London, England, on April 10, 2015. The musician has stated that his political activism once led to...
Health system needs urgent attention, not racial debate
Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics South African state hospitals are in crisis, and patients deserve better. We must focus on fixing the system, not racial politics.There are always those who seek to make political, or racial, capital out of human tragedies, so it is no surprise that there were plenty of people commenting this week that it had to take the suffering of a white man, Tom London, to bring to public attention the awful situation in our state hospitals. This happens daily to black people, the argument ran – and that is true. It is also true that because London, a veteran radio broadcaster, was media-savvy and had an outspoken group of friends and followers that the media – and not just those perceived as being “white-owned”, remember – paid attention. Watch the video below:This...
