Queensland authorities are increasingly optimistic they have the upper hand on two COVID-19 variants after reporting just one locally acquired case on Sunday. All parts of Queensland are now out of lockdown after cases of the highly contagious Delta strain, and the Alpha strain, were detected in the state’s southeast. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has told… Read More »
In recent years, immunotherapy has revolutionised the field of cancer treatment. However, inflammatory reactions in healthy tissues frequently trigger side effects that can be serious and lead to the permanent discontinuation of treatment. This toxicity is still poorly understood and is a major obstacle to the use of immunotherapy. Scientists from the University of Geneva… Read More »
When you think of Bantu knots, you probably picture those cute twisted buns that sit along the top of your head, right? Well, as pretty as the traditional style is, you’re about to meet a fresh take that’ll have you rushing to book a salon appointment (or prepping to do it yourself, if you’re confident… Read More »
“The most important thing is to get into the diagnostic pathway and the easiest way to do that is to call your GP and describe your symptoms. “You may be sent to hospital for a test, chest X-ray, ultrasound, or an appointment to see a consultant. “It depends on where the cancer may be and… Read More »
The FDA’s approval of the first therapy to treat Alzheimer’s Disease in over twenty years brought attention to a not-yet-convened debate of U.S. health care costs and spending, innovation, and return-on-the-investment (as well as “for whom” do the returns accrue). In my latest post for Medecision, I explore different angles on the Aduhelm and Alzheimer’s… Read More »