Global Alliance For Patient Access

While rheumatoid arthritis continues to impact life expectancy, advancements in medication have significantly extended the lifespan of those living with the disease. As a result, many individuals may now face years of living with disability. Learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/3xd1bWA

People living with rheumatoid arthritis often find it embarrassing to talk to others about their condition. Learn tips on how to talk to your health care provider here ▶️ https://bit.ly/3BEQ7Dt

GAfPA's Kalina Bozhkova will be at #HETHICO next week to discuss the ethics of social media influence in health care along with thought leaders, industry compliance experts and policymakers. Roi Shternin, Juan I. Canosa Sevillano EFPIA - European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations MedTech Europe  

Heart attack symptoms can vary for women, often presenting as shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and pain in the back or jaw. This difference can result in health care providers dismissing their symptoms. Learn more:

A second chance in life through secondary prevention! Watch Stephen's story to learn how lifestyle changes, innovative therapies and patient-centered care have the potential to help patients reduce their risk of primary and secondary cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and stroke. Learn more during #WorldStrokeDay: https://bit.ly/4e9nOdZ

Respiratory syncytial virus, or #RSV, can cause mild, cold-like symptoms in most healthy individuals but can lead to severe illness in infants and young children. Learn more during #RSVAwareness Month ▶️ https://bit.ly/4dcwoZM

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society recommends #cholesterol screenings for all individuals over 40, and earlier for those with preexisting conditions. However, many Canadians face barriers due to a lack of primary care providers or the absence of screenings in regular health care visits. Learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/3SsvxLp

With 4,500 cases diagnosed annually, #amyloidosis is only just being understood by the medical community. On #WorldAmyloidosisDay, the Global Alliance for Patient Access urges the public health community to increase awareness of this devastating illness. #BeTheLink Learn more:

At the meeting hosted today by the Alliance of Patient Organizations in Latin America active on behalf of rheumatic disease patients, Dr. Rodrigo Garcia Salinas presented work undertaken by the Global Alliance for Patient Access on the value of achieving #remission in rheumatic diseases. Remission promotes quality of life for patients but also brings cost savings to health care systems. Read GAfPA's paper on the #ValueOfRemission here: https://bit.ly/4cVxdVV

GAfPA's Dr. Rodrigo Salinas will present a virtual session tomorrow at 10 AM Argentina time, during the meeting of the Alliance of Patient Organizations in Latin America, to explore the critical importance of achieving #remission in rheumatic diseases. This session will be conducted in Spanish. Tune in here: https://bit.ly/4e077S6