A new phase I/II open-label, dose-escalation trial has recently tested the effectiveness of a “Trojan horse” drug in treating multiple types of otherwise treatment-resistant cancer in its late stages. A new clinical trial assesses the safety and effectiveness of an innovative drug against multiple cancers at an advanced stage. Recently, a team of experts from… Read More »
A blood clot behind the knee is a type of venous thromboembolism. It is a serious condition that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as a pulmonary embolism. The popliteal vein runs behind the knee and transports blood back up to the heart. When a blood clot forms in this vein, doctors refer to it… Read More »
There was a time when peanuts were pretty much everywhere – in sandwiches, at baseball games, and on the snack table, especially for Super Bowl Sunday. But lately, this everyday favorite has for many become an everyday fear. Megan Shaoul is mom to twins Henry and Piper. Both have a life-threatening allergy to peanuts. “They… Read More »
Some lucky family physicians have seen this firsthand — that “ah ha” moment when a medical student who’s been raised in a city or its suburbs first feels the pull of practicing medicine in a rural community after spending a little time in one. A study published in the latest issue of the The Journal… Read More »