The gender gap in autoimmune diseasesThe different types of hormonal contraceptionThe science of how hormones and immunity interact – estrogen receptors in immune cellsAdvantages and […]
Introduction MelanomasBasal cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaDifferences in skin cancer diagnosis by race and ethnicityThe cellular origin of skin cancerGenetic differences in skin cancerReferencesFurther reading Introduction Skin […]
What is regenerative medicine?An immune-centric approach to regenerative medicineBiomaterials, immunity, and regenerative medicineReferencesFurther reading Regenerative medicine is a promising research area that focuses on restoring […]
IntroductionHistory and Evolution of BiobankingBiobanks and Cancer ResearchReferences and Further Reading A biobank facilitates the collection, storage, and study of human biological specimens or 'biomaterials.' […]
The brain health of millions of malnourished children stands to benefit following changes to global guidelines for the formulation of ready-to-eat therapeutic food – the […]
Immunotherapy has transformed cancer care. In advanced melanoma, for example, the most fatal form of skin cancer, the five-year survival rate has risen from less […]
What is mRNA, and how can it be used therapeutically?Nucleic acid therapies vs. protein-based therapiesProtein replacement therapyImmunotherapiesGene editing Challenges facing clinical approval of mRNA therapiesReferences Further reading […]
The principles of recovery-oriented mental health practice The benefits of recovery-focused careReferences Further reading Most people living with a mental illness are only hospitalized after becoming acutely […]
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic lung disease affecting premature infants, was first described in 1967 by Northway and two other researchers. Over the years, the […]
IntroductionTraditional publishingOpen-access research & self-publishingLimitations of open access researchReferencesFurther reading Open access (OA) research refers to a less traditional form of publishing. This involves publishing […]
IntroductionCauses and symptomsEpidemiologyOllier disease and Maffucci syndromeCase reportsDiagnosis and treatmentReferencesFurther reading Ollier disease (OD) is a rare, nonhereditary benign bone disease. Multiple enchondromatosis with a […]
Last spring, Lags Medical Centers, a sprawling chain of pain clinics serving more than 20,000 patients in California, abruptly shuttered amid a cloaked state investigation […]
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is participating in a nationwide phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate whether an investigational omicron-specific booster of […]
Specific dispositional characteristics are thought to predispose individuals to depression. One such predisposing factor is maladaptive perfectionism. Perfectionism is defined as setting excessively high standards […]
Saunas are typically used for wellness, relaxation, and pleasure. Emerging evidence suggests that there are several health implications of saunas, which include a multitude f […]