Breaking the Cancer Code

Scientific breakthroughs using gene therapy are allowing physicians to take a “precision medicine” approach to treating cancer — with promising results.

PSA Launched to Raise Awareness for MMN

The Neuropathy Action Foundation and the GBS/CIDP Foundation International have launched a joint nationwide campaign to raise awareness of multifocal motor neuropathy.

Hydroxyethyl Starch in Critically Ill Patients: The Verdict Is In

For resuscitation of patients with sepsis, the verdict is in: Hydroxyethyl starch products increase the risk of acute kidney injury and death.

When It Turns Out to Be Primary Immunodeficiency Disease: Benefits of Early Diagnosis

Early referral for workup of patients with any of more than 150 occult primary immunodeficiency diseases can dramatically reduce hospitalizations, permanent disability and high costs of care.

Cancer: The New Chronic Illness

While a cure remains elusive, strides in treatment options are increasingly controlling symptoms and giving patients a positive long-term prognosis.

Autoimmune Diseases: Exploring Treatment Options

With the rising rates of autoimmune disease, the quest is on to research and develop new medicines to treat patients who often present with multiple disorders.

Blending Alternative and Mainstream Therapies

From dietary supplements and acupuncture to yoga and meditation, many on-the-fringe interventions are becoming more accepted by patients and practitioners.

Cancer Treatment and Care: Promising Next Steps

From genetic assessment and prediction modeling to the study of genetics and genomics and the formulation of palliative care and self-management plans, the search for better cancer treatment and care is progressing rapidly.