Sameer Patel — Founder & Editor

Sameer Patel — Founder & Editor

Sameer Patel is the founder and editor of My Medicine Advisor. He is not a doctor or medical professional — before starting this site he worked in banking, and he now researches and edits health information full-time.

He started My Medicine Advisor to make clear, well-sourced health information freely available to anyone. Every article is researched from recognised authorities such as the WHO, CDC, NIH, and NICE, drafted with the help of AI tools, and edited by hand, with sources linked so readers can check them. The calculators on the site use established, published formulas, each one named so you can look it up yourself.

My Medicine Advisor is currently a one-person operation with no clinical review panel, and the site is open about that. If you're a qualified clinician or researcher interested in reviewing content, Sameer would genuinely like to hear from you via the contact page.

  • Joined: August 4, 2025
  • Articles: 642
Gender Surgery anatomy diagram showing FTM chest masculinization and MTF breast augmentation procedures

Gender Affirmation Surgery 2026: Complete Guide to Real Costs, Insurance Coverage & Week-by-Week Recovery

Top surgery averages $7,500–$8,500. Vaginoplasty can reach $45,000. Phalloplasty up to $63,000. But here's what most guides don't tell you: 32 states now explicitly cover gender affirmation surgery under Medicaid, and Medicare approval rates hit 70–80% when properly documented. This 2026 guide covers real all-in costs, procedure-by-procedure, with the insurance roadmap and week-by-week recovery timeline you actually need.

Bone cancer pain vs arthritis pain locations shown in a medical anatomy skeleton comparison diagram

Bone Cancer Pain vs Arthritis in 2026: The 9 Signs That Tell Them Apart & When to Demand an Immediate Scan

Bone cancer and arthritis feel similar — but one critical difference separates them: bone cancer pain intensifies at night and doesn't improve with rest. This 2026 guide reveals all 9 warning signs doctors use to tell them apart, the exact threshold that should prompt you to demand imaging, and how new detection advances are catching bone cancer at earlier and more treatable stages.

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