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 »
Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found that T cells from people who have recovered from COVID-19 or received the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are still able to recognize several concerning SARS-CoV-2 variants. Their new study, published online on July 1, 2021 in Cell Reports Medicine, shows that both CD4+ “helper” T… Read More »