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: 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

Q&A: Blood tests as an alternative to colonoscopy

by Sharon Tregaskis,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It's al

Updated on: January 03,2024

Q&A: Blood tests as an alternative to colonoscopy

by Sharon Tregaskis,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It's al

Updated on:January 03,2024

Q&A: How 'Ozempic shaming' illuminates complexities of treating weight problems

by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard GazetteChika Anekwe, obesity medicine physician at the Mass General Weight Center. Credit: Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff PhotographerThe frenzy of demand for new, FD

Updated on: March 13,2024

Q&A: How 'Ozempic shaming' illuminates complexities of treating weight problems

by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard GazetteChika Anekwe, obesity medicine physician at the Mass General Weight Center. Credit: Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff PhotographerThe frenzy of demand for new, FD

Updated on:March 13,2024

Q&A: FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination—a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks

by Alexander Sundermann and Daria Van Tyne,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023urging consumers to avoid purchasi

Updated on: May 11,2024

Q&A: FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination—a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks

by Alexander Sundermann and Daria Van Tyne,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023urging consumers to avoid purchasi

Updated on:May 11,2024

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: Virologist discusses deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, a familiar but formidable foe

by Ekaterina Pesheva,Harvard Medical SchoolAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA New Hampshire resident recently died f

Updated on: September 10,2024

Q&A: Virologist discusses deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, a familiar but formidable foe

by Ekaterina Pesheva,Harvard Medical SchoolAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA New Hampshire resident recently died f

Updated on:September 10,2024

Q and A: Cervical cancer and HPV screening

by Tri DinhCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince age 20, I have had annual visits with a gynecologist. I am now in my late 30s, and my physician recommended that I get an HPV test in addition to a Pap test t

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q and A: Cervical cancer and HPV screening

by Tri DinhCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince age 20, I have had annual visits with a gynecologist. I am now in my late 30s, and my physician recommended that I get an HPV test in addition to a Pap test t

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: Reducing the use of animal tissues for testing the safety of cosmetics

by Aminul Schuster,Imperial College LondonDermal absorption. Credit: Dr Mark FriddinImperial College London researchers speak to us about their work exploring animal-free methods for the future

Updated on: December 20,2023

Q&A: Reducing the use of animal tissues for testing the safety of cosmetics

by Aminul Schuster,Imperial College LondonDermal absorption. Credit: Dr Mark FriddinImperial College London researchers speak to us about their work exploring animal-free methods for the future

Updated on:December 20,2023

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHDby Tamara May, Caroline Gurvich and Mark Bellgrove,The ConversationCredit: PexelsHave you noticed that your levels of atte

Updated on: January 24,2024

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHDby Tamara May, Caroline Gurvich and Mark Bellgrove,The ConversationCredit: PexelsHave you noticed that your levels of atte

Updated on:January 24,2024

Q&A: Why some California hospitals are still struggling after COVID-19

by Christian Hetrick,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic hammered California hospitals by disrupting their operations and pounding their fina

Updated on: December 30,2023

Q&A: Why some California hospitals are still struggling after COVID-19

by Christian Hetrick,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic hammered California hospitals by disrupting their operations and pounding their fina

Updated on:December 30,2023

Q&A: New research on better understanding brain alterations in people with autism

byUniversity of VirginiaTwo major stable ASD subtypes, one with hypoconnectivity and the other with hyperconnectivity. Histogram and box plots of the individual average connectivity values (meas

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q&A: New research on better understanding brain alterations in people with autism

byUniversity of VirginiaTwo major stable ASD subtypes, one with hypoconnectivity and the other with hyperconnectivity. Histogram and box plots of the individual average connectivity values (meas

Updated on:January 10,2024