Q&A: CAR T cell therapy offers a novel approach to pediatric cancer treatment

by Amanda Saratsis, MD,California NanoSystems InstituteBrain cancer cat scan. Credit: Pediatric Cancer Research FoundationOne of the most innovative treatments for pediatric cancer today is a no

Updated on: August 08,2024

Q&A: CAR T cell therapy offers a novel approach to pediatric cancer treatment

by Amanda Saratsis, MD,California NanoSystems InstituteBrain cancer cat scan. Credit: Pediatric Cancer Research FoundationOne of the most innovative treatments for pediatric cancer today is a no

Updated on:August 08,2024

Q&A: Building a future for testing medical products using non-animal models

by Cat Shine,CSIROExperimental set-up for a generic two-organ system with supporting peripheral equipment. Credit: Chak Ming Leung et al, A guide to the organ-on-a-chip,Nature Reviews Meth

Updated on: January 05,2024

Q&A: Building a future for testing medical products using non-animal models

by Cat Shine,CSIROExperimental set-up for a generic two-organ system with supporting peripheral equipment. Credit: Chak Ming Leung et al, A guide to the organ-on-a-chip,Nature Reviews Meth

Updated on:January 05,2024

Q&A: Obstetrician-gynecologist advocates for reproductive justice for all

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLast year, an 18-month bipartisan Senate investigation concluded that migrant women held at a private

Updated on: January 17,2024

Q&A: Obstetrician-gynecologist advocates for reproductive justice for all

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLast year, an 18-month bipartisan Senate investigation concluded that migrant women held at a private

Updated on:January 17,2024

Q&A: Memory, brain function, and behavior—exploring the intricate connection through fear memories

by Katherine Gianni,Boston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston

Updated on: January 09,2024

Q&A: Memory, brain function, and behavior—exploring the intricate connection through fear memories

by Katherine Gianni,Boston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston

Updated on:January 09,2024

Q&A: How to avoid E. coli in your food

by Zeina Mohammed,University of VirginiaA multi-state E. coli outbreak may be linked to the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, according to the CDC. Credit: John DiJulio, University CommunicationsFeder

Updated on: November 18,2024

Q&A: How to avoid E. coli in your food

by Zeina Mohammed,University of VirginiaA multi-state E. coli outbreak may be linked to the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, according to the CDC. Credit: John DiJulio, University CommunicationsFeder

Updated on:November 18,2024

Q&A: Understanding men's health risks: Why many avoid the doctor's office

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsData has consistently shown that men are reluctant to seek medical care despite the fact they generally face higher mo

Updated on: August 31,2024

Q&A: Understanding men's health risks: Why many avoid the doctor's office

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsData has consistently shown that men are reluctant to seek medical care despite the fact they generally face higher mo

Updated on:August 31,2024

Q&A: 5 advances in cancer treatment

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQUESTION: In the past year, several family members have been diagnosed with various types of cancer, including leukemia, mela

Updated on: December 05,2023

Q&A: 5 advances in cancer treatment

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQUESTION: In the past year, several family members have been diagnosed with various types of cancer, including leukemia, mela

Updated on:December 05,2023

Q&A: Anxiety and depression are important risk factors for dangerous deep vein blood clots

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, director of Thrombosis Research and co-chair of the Thrombosis Committee at Massachusetts General Hospi

Updated on: July 30,2024

Q&A: Anxiety and depression are important risk factors for dangerous deep vein blood clots

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, director of Thrombosis Research and co-chair of the Thrombosis Committee at Massachusetts General Hospi

Updated on:July 30,2024

Q&A: A task-oriented approach in occupational therapy is critical to recovery after a stroke

byUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasChih-Huang "Jeffrey"Yu, a professor in the School of Integrated Health Sciences' brain health department, works with occupational therapy doc

Updated on: April 28,2024

Q&A: A task-oriented approach in occupational therapy is critical to recovery after a stroke

byUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasChih-Huang "Jeffrey"Yu, a professor in the School of Integrated Health Sciences' brain health department, works with occupational therapy doc

Updated on:April 28,2024

Q&A: What is lymphoma?

by Muhamad Alhaj MoustafaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0My sister recently noticed significantly enlarged lymph

Updated on: December 17,2023

Q&A: What is lymphoma?

by Muhamad Alhaj MoustafaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0My sister recently noticed significantly enlarged lymph

Updated on:December 17,2023

Q&A: Why 'Jack Frost' may spoil winter plans for some with autoimmune diseases

by Laura Kelley,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost Coloradans look at winter as a time of excitement when the high country turns into our own winter wonderland with

Updated on: January 26,2024

Q&A: Why 'Jack Frost' may spoil winter plans for some with autoimmune diseases

by Laura Kelley,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost Coloradans look at winter as a time of excitement when the high country turns into our own winter wonderland with

Updated on:January 26,2024

Q&A: Genetic counseling after cancer diagnosis

by Breanna MitchellCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two months ago. My oncologist recommended that I undergo genetic testing as part of the treatment plan. Why is

Updated on: December 18,2023

Q&A: Genetic counseling after cancer diagnosis

by Breanna MitchellCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two months ago. My oncologist recommended that I undergo genetic testing as part of the treatment plan. Why is

Updated on:December 18,2023