Bruce Willis’ Frontotemporal Dementia
Last year, actor Bruce Willis retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. A recent update from his family revealed that Willis’ condition has progressed and he’s now been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). “FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone,” the statement noted. “For […]
HHS Proposes Rule to Ensure Better Care Coordination for Patients With SUD
In an effort to enhance care coordination for patients with substance use disorder (SUD), HHS, acting through its Office for Civil Rights and in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, proposed changes to “Part 2” rules to better align privacy measures with those of HIPAA on Monday. If implemented, the proposed […]
Opinion | Ebola Will Spread if Resources Are Not Brought to Bear
Acting swiftly and decisively to extinguish the Ebola outbreak in Uganda is an important priority not just for Uganda, but for Africa and the world. The current outbreak has, thus far, been confirmed to have killed 10 — including 4 healthcare workers — and while over 40 cases have been confirmed, none have been outside […]
Like Bruce Willis, I Have Aphasia. Here’s What Life Is Like With This Incurable Disorder.
When news broke on March 30 that Bruce Willis is retiring from acting (at least for the time being) because of aphasia, it may have been the first time many people had heard of the condition. For me, however, aphasia has become a core part of my constant reality, affecting me every day, all day […]
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Alopecia
The 2022 Oscars may be noted for its many historic firsts — including the first deaf man to win an acting Oscar (Troy Kotsur; Best Supporting Actor), among others. Unfortunately, though, the evening may be more likely remembered for another first — when actor Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on live TV. Rock had just […]