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Choosing a Health Insurance Plan
In this post, we will discuss some tips on how to choose a health insurance plan based on a recent webinar presented by Pfizer and hosted by the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF). Particularly, we will focus on considerations to think…
Read MoreHealth Insurance and Reimbursements FAQ’s- Accessing Growth Hormone
This post presents important information about the types of insurances and reimbursement process for growth hormone treatment from recent webinar “Insurance & Reimbursement – A Turner Syndrome Foundation Webinar” presented by Patient Affairs Liaisons from Pfizer. What is a Patient…
Read MoreMy 2021 Word of the Year: Health
Written by Katie Steedly Curling, PhD, writer, and guest blogger for the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF). Katie writes monthly about her experiences living with Turner Syndrome. In this article, she shares the meaning behind her “word of the year.” Health –…
Read MoreAdult Care Guidelines for Individuals with Turner Syndrome
In this post, we will share adult care guidelines for patients with Turner Syndrome (TS). We aim to provide a general overview of suggested physician visits, tests, and monitoring to ensure prevention of potential health concerns. Note: The information in…
Read MorePediatric Care Guidelines for Turner Syndrome
In this post, we will share care guidelines for pediatric patients with Turner syndrome (TS). We aim to provide a general breakdown of suggested physician visits and tests to expect to ensure early monitoring and prevention of potential health concerns….
Read MoreCommon Doctors for Individuals with Turner Syndrome
Turner syndrome (TS) is a complex disorder, and a variety of specialized healthcare providers are involved in its management depending on individual needs. Although finding the right provider is a challenge of its own, remember that we are here to…
Read MoreHow to Find a Turner Syndrome Specialist
Do you or a loved one have health challenges due to Turner Syndrome? Struggling with finding the doctors you need in order to stay healthy? This article will help you learn how to find doctors that can help you with…
Read MoreExercise for a Great Cause!
This article talks about the benefits of exercising, particularly walking, and how you can exercise for a great cause! Read below to learn more and sign up for the Turner Syndrome Foundation‘s (TSF) Take a Step for Turner Syndrome event….
Read MoreDefining Key Terms in Discussing Turner Syndrome
Medical information can be confusing, and defining key terms in discussing Turner Syndrome (TS) is important. In this post, we aim to provide definitions of some general medical terms and some specifically associated with TS. General Medical Terms Amniocentesis: procedure…
Read MoreIs Growth Hormone Therapy Right for Your Child?
In a recent webinar, Dr. Mary Gwyn Roper discussed Growth Hormone Therapy (GHT) in patients who have Turner Syndrome. Read below to learn some things she shared that might help you decide whether Growth Hormone Therapy (GHT) is right for…
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