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September 5, 2024
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2024: “Nobody Knows Your Condition Better Than You” – an Interview with Alastair Boyle
For the first episode of season 5 of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Alastair Boyle about his…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
September 2, 2024
Portal Hypertension in Chronic Liver Disease
High blood pressure in the portal vein, known as portal hypertension, can cause serious complications and early detection is a…
Dr Claire Beveridge
August 12, 2024
Deep Brain Stimulation: A Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Deep brain stimulation is a well-established surgical treatment for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Traditionally, it is carried out in a…
Fiona Beck
July 29, 2024
The Gut–Brain Axis and Alzheimer’s Disease
Current treatment approaches for Alzheimer’s disease focus on managing its symptoms and the changes in behavior that happen as the…
Dr Claire Beveridge
July 15, 2024
Lasers: A Future Treatment for Hay Fever and Other Allergies
Allergic rhinitis is a very common allergic disorder, affecting the nose and its passages. Routine treatment involves using anti-allergy pills…
Fiona Beck
July 11, 2024
Sarcoma Awareness Month 2024: “The Importance of Early and Correct Diagnosis” – an Interview with Roger Wilson
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Roger Wilson. He is a sarcoma patient, patient…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
July 1, 2024
Acceptable Mismatches in Kidney Transplants
There is a risk of patients who undergo kidney transplant operations developing antibody-mediated rejection after they receive their new kidneys….
Dr Claire Beveridge
June 17, 2024
Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Europe: Dieticians Can Help
The authors of the open-access research article “Perspective: Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities for Dietitians”, published…
Fiona Beck
June 6, 2024
World Continence Week 2024: An Interview with Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest-Pomfret (WFIPP)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest-Pomfret. She is the President…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
May 27, 2024
Risks Associated with Using At-Home Nail Cosmetics
At-home use of nail cosmetic products (NCPs) is increasingly popular but can be associated with increased risk of adverse effects…
Dr Claire Beveridge
May 13, 2024
Stomach Acid Reflux: A Review of Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects 10–30% of the Western population. Patients may dismiss it as “permanent indigestion” and try to cope…
Fiona Beck
May 8, 2024
Navigating the Mental Health Maze: Understanding the Challenges for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is not just a physical condition; it’s a complex interplay of motor challenges, cognitive differences, and emotional…
Jennifer LaRocco
April 29, 2024
Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome: A Rare Food Allergy
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a rare type of food allergy that is not well understood and is thought…
Dr Claire Beveridge
April 25, 2024
Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2024: “I Started to Live My Life on Purpose” – An Interview with Naniki Seboni
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with cancer survivor and patient advocate Naniki Seboni about…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
April 15, 2024
Endurance Athletes Aged Over 40 Need Regular and Routine Heart Health Screening
Sudden death among competitive athletes is most often connected to undiscovered problems with the heart, which are harder to detect…
Fiona Beck
April 1, 2024
COVID-19Immune System & Allergy
Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Lessons from COVID-19
Allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis both involve inflammation of the nose. In the research article “National Trends in Allergic Rhinitis…
Dr Claire Beveridge
March 18, 2024
Treating Bacterial Infections with Our Natural Microbiome
Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is a bacteria that can lead to mild and serious bowel problems. The authors of the…
Fiona Beck
March 14, 2024
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2024 – Hard Braking in the Fast Lane: An Interview with Jessica Settle
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Jessica Settle about her experience of being diagnosed…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
February 26, 2024
Are Vitamin Treatments for Nail Disorders Effective?
The nails on the ends of our fingers and toes protect them from damage, but can indicate underlying health conditions…
Dr Claire Beveridge
February 22, 2024
Rare Diseases and AI/Digital Technologies: An Interview with Emily Lewis (Digital Transformation Project Lead)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Emily Lewis about Rare Disease Day on February…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
February 12, 2024
Taking Probiotic Supplements during Pregnancy to Prevent Allergic Disease in the Child
It has been suggested that if a woman takes probiotic supplements during pregnancy then this could help reduce the chances…
Fiona Beck
January 29, 2024
Improving Platelet Storage before Transfusion
Platelets, a type of blood cell, are involved in the control of blood loss. In the review article “In vitro…
Dr Claire Beveridge
January 25, 2024
Wellbeing after Gynecological Cancer: An Interview with Bernie Price (Patient Advocate)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Bernie Price about her patient journey, her experiences…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
January 15, 2024
The Positive Connection between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Gastric Cancer Treatment Results
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that can cause infection in the stomach. It is known to…
Fiona Beck
January 2, 2024
Gut Frailty and Health in Old Age
The gastrointestinal system or “gut” refers to the parts of our bodies that are involved in digestion, including the stomach…
Dr Claire Beveridge
December 18, 2023
How Surgery Can Reduce Intense Facial Pain
Trigeminal neuralgia (also called “tic douloureux”) causes intense facial pain, usually on one side of the face. In the open-access…
Dr Claire Beveridge
December 14, 2023
Revision of the EU’s Pharmaceutical Legislation: An Interview with Claudia Louati (European Patients’ Forum)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Claudia Louati about the revision of the EU’s…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
December 11, 2023
How Advances in DNA Sequencing Can Aid Blood Transfusion
Immunohematology is the study of antigens on red blood cells and antibodies that are associated with blood transfusions. In the…
Dr Claire Beveridge
December 4, 2023
Treating Tremor in Parkinson’s Disease
People with Parkinson’s disease often have movement-related symptoms such as tremors. In the open-access research article “Long-Term Follow-Up of Unilateral…
Dr Claire Beveridge
November 27, 2023
Recognizing Sjögren’s Syndrome in Cancer Patients
Dryness of the mouth and eyes are known side effects of some anticancer treatments. In the open-access article “Sjögren’s Syndrome…
Dr Claire Beveridge
November 23, 2023
Movember and Men’s Mental Health: An Interview with Charlie Bethel (Chief Officer UK Men’s Sheds Association)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Charlie Bethel about men’s mental health in the…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
November 20, 2023
Hydatid Disease: A Liver Problem Caused by Parasites/Tapeworms
We have all probably “had worms” at some point in our life, most likely in childhood. The type of worm…
Fiona Beck
November 15, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Access and Equity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a vast field that is developing fast. Its possible applications can be confusing and intimidating for…
Emily (Kunka) Lewis, MS, CCRP, CHES
November 13, 2023
Raising Awareness of a Rare Type of Adrenal Cancer
Feminizing adrenocortical tumors are an extremely rare type of cancer that develops in the adrenal glands. In the open-access article…
Dr Claire Beveridge
November 8, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Governance and Ethical Guidelines
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a vast field that is developing fast. Its possible applications can be confusing and intimidating for…
Emily (Kunka) Lewis, MS, CCRP, CHES
November 6, 2023
From the Throat to the Stomach: Tests and Treatment for Swallowing Problems
Esophageal motility disorders (EMDs) are problems with the swallowing system and organs. As well as causing difficulty with swallowing, they…
Fiona Beck
November 1, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Assisting an Ageing Population
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a vast field that is developing fast. Its possible applications can be confusing and intimidating for…
Emily (Kunka) Lewis, MS, CCRP, CHES
October 30, 2023
The Role of Immune Cells in Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
Primary immune thrombocytopenia is a type of autoimmune disorder. In the research article “The Role of Follicular Regulatory T Cells/Follicular…
Dr Claire Beveridge
October 26, 2023
Laboratory TestingPublic Health
Detectives in White Lab Coats: An Interview with Dr José Cândido Caldeira Xavier-Júnior
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Dr José Cândido Caldeira Xavier-Júnior, who is a…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
October 25, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Assisting Socially Challenged Populations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a vast field that is developing fast. Its possible applications can be confusing and intimidating for…
Emily (Kunka) Lewis, MS, CCRP, CHES
October 23, 2023
The Link between Parasitic Fluke Infections and Cancer
Flukes are parasitic flatworms that can infect mammals, including humans. In the review article “Biliary Parasitic Diseases Associated with Hepatobiliary…
Dr Claire Beveridge October 18, 2023
The Role of a Pathologist in Diagnosis and Treatment: Pathology Is a Varied Medical Field
As pathology is a largely unknown field in medicine, we are glad that Dr José Cândido Xavier Jr., a specialist…
Dr Jose Candido Caldeira Xavier-Junior
October 16, 2023
Sugary Soft Drinks Can Increase the Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancer
Does drinking sugary drinks lead to cancer of the digestive system? Studies have been completed to find an answer to…
Fiona Beck October 11, 2023
The Role of a Pathologist in Diagnosis and Treatment: What Does a Pathology Report Contain?
As pathology is a largely unknown field in medicine, we are glad that Dr José Cândido Xavier Jr., a specialist…
Dr Jose Candido Caldeira Xavier-Junior
October 9, 2023
Understanding the Skin–Brain Axis
Psychoneuroimmunology is a field of study that brings together researchers that traditionally work in separate fields. In the open-access editorial…
Dr Claire Beveridge October 4, 2023
The Role of a Pathologist in Diagnosis and Treatment: What Does a Pathologist Do in General?
Pathology (from Greek pathos (πάθος) = experience or suffering and -logia (-λογία) = study of) plays a significant role in…
Dr Jose Candido Caldeira Xavier-Junior
October 2, 2023
How Virtual Scale Endoscopes Can Improve Colorectal Polyp Sizing during Screening
A colorectal polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon or rectum, and…
Dr Claire Beveridge
September 28, 2023
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023: An Interview with Dr Erik Briers, MS PhD (Europa Uomo)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Dr Erik Briers, MS PhD about current screening…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) September 27, 2023
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: The Role of Clinical Trials and Research
This is the seventh and last part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Editorial Office
September 25, 2023
Early Signs of Atherosclerosis in Children with Atopic Dermatitis
Atherosclerosis develops when our arteries begin to become narrowed or hardened. In the research article “Assessment of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in…
Dr Claire Beveridge September 20, 2023
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Talking to Your Doctor about Your Treatment and Finding Further Information and Support
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
September 18, 2023
Models of Childhood Glioma contributing to Treatment Development
Glioma is a type of tumor that develops in the nervous system, with differences between gliomas that develop in children…
Dr Claire Beveridge September 13, 2023
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: KRAS-Targeted Therapies and How They Work
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
September 11, 2023
Brain, Spinal Cord & NervesGlands & Hormones
Understanding Glutamate and Its Effects in the Brain
Glutamate is the body’s main excitatory neurotransmitter, stimulating neurons to send signals around the body. In the free-access review article…
Dr Claire Beveridge September 6, 2023
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: KRAS-Positive Cancer
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
September 4, 2023
The Risk of Drug Interactions with Complementary and Alternative Medicines
The use of biologically-based complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) by patients with long-term health conditions is increasing. In the research…
Dr Claire Beveridge September 1, 2023
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer and the most common form of leukemia in adults….
Editorial Office
August 30, 2023
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Genes, Oncogenes, Driver Mutations and Biomarkers
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
August 28, 2023
The Benefits of Cognitive Activity on Brain Health
Some changes in cognitive function are considered to be a normal part of aging, but others can indicate the presence…
Dr Claire Beveridge August 23, 2023
What Is Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
August 21, 2023
Factors Increasing Stroke Risk in Young Adults
Although stroke is more common among the elderly it can happen at any age. In the research article “Risk Factors…
Dr Claire Beveridge August 16, 2023
What Is Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and How Can Lung Cancer Develop?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
August 14, 2023
Can Eating Watermelon Trigger Migraine?
The exact causes of migraine are unknown, but it is thought that migraine attacks develop as a result of abnormal…
Dr Claire Beveridge August 9, 2023
Beta Thalassemia: Living with It and Asking for Help
This is the seventh and last part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Editorial Office
August 7, 2023
Emerging Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis
The treatment of ulcerative colitis has traditionally focused on the control of symptoms. In the review article “Current and Emerging…
Dr Claire Beveridge August 2, 2023
Beta Thalassemia: New Developments in Treatment
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
July 31, 2023
Treatment of Neurological Disorders: How Systematic Reviews Help Guide Research
Intravenous immunoglobulin is a treatment product that is used to treat a variety of neurological conditions. In the free access…
Dr Claire Beveridge
July 27, 2023
Psoriasis Action Month: An Interview with Elisa Martini and Helen Crawford (International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA))
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Elisa Martini and Helen Crawford from the International…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) July 26, 2023
Treatment of Beta Thalassemia
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
July 24, 2023
What Is Endometrial Cancer?
The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus. Endometrial cancer occurs when malignant cells grow in the tissue of…
Victor Kelly July 19, 2023
Beta Thalassemia: Complications and Their Treatment
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
July 17, 2023
Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis: What Do We Know So Far?
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is a long word, but, simply described, it means an itchy scalp. It affects many people to…
Fiona Beck
July 13, 2023
“For a Better Tomorrow”: An Interview with Nomsa Mtshali (Rare Diseases South Africa)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Nomsa Mtshali, Patient Community and Rare Assist Manager…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) July 12, 2023
Beta Thalassemia: Screening and Diagnosis
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
July 10, 2023
What Works Best for Treating Helicobacter pylori Infection?
Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach affects half of the population worldwide. Common treatments involve combining different types of medicine,…
Fiona Beck July 5, 2023
Types of Beta Thalassemia: Trait, Intermedia, and Major
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
July 3, 2023
Precision Medicine to Optimize Treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer that is exceedingly rare in children and, as a result, there is no standard…
Dr Claire Beveridge
June 29, 2023
Beta Thalassemia: An Interview with Professor Antonio Piga
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Professor Antonio Piga about thalassemia, which is an…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) June 28, 2023
Beta Thalassemia: What Is It and What Causes It?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
June 26, 2023
Brain, Spinal Cord & NervesNewborns & Infants
Vision Complications due to Premature Birth Are Connected with Lower Visual Motor Integration Skills
Children born prematurely are more likely to have problems with their development than those born after a typical length pregnancy….
Fiona Beck June 21, 2023
Living with Alpha Thalassemia
This is the ninth and last part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Editorial Office
June 19, 2023
Diagnosing and Treating Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Acute and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding are common symptoms of a whole range of diseases of the digestive tract. The acute…
Victor Kelly
June 15, 2023
“A Strong Patients’ Voice – The European Patients’ Forum”: An Interview with Anca Toma (Executive Director EPF)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Anca Toma about the 20th anniversary of the…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) June 14, 2023
Alpha Thalassemia: Clinical Trials and New Treatments
This is the eighth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
June 12, 2023
Tooth Erosion and the Acidity of Soft Drinks
Many soft drinks, whether they are sugary or artificially sweetened, are acidic. In the open access research article “Erosive Potential…
Dr Claire Beveridge June 7, 2023
Alpha Thalassemia: Symptoms and Treatment
This is the seventh part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
June 5, 2023
Reflux and Reflux Esophagitis
Reflux esophagitis is a common condition that is worth taking seriously: Chronic cases are associated with gastrointestinal bleeding, increased cancer…
Victor Kelly
June 1, 2023
“No ‘One Type Fits All’ in Lung Cancer Treatment”: An Interview with Dr Anne-Marie Baird (Lung Cancer Europe)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke again with Dr Anne-Marie Baird, who currently serves as…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) May 31, 2023
Alpha Thalassemia: Screening and Diagnosis
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
May 29, 2023
Developments in Stem Cell-Based Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults, and the incidence is increasing. In the free…
Dr Claire Beveridge May 24, 2023
Alpha Thalassemia: Four Gene Changes
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
May 22, 2023
What You Eat and How You Exercise Make a Big Difference to Cancer Treatment Success
Malnutrition is a very common problem for people who have cancer, even before diagnosis. It can lead to loss of…
Fiona Beck
May 18, 2023
World IBD Day 2023: An Interview with Jen Rose (IBD Patient/Patient Advocate) – Part 2
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on World IBD Day on May 19, we spoke with Jen…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) May 17, 2023
Alpha Thalassemia: Three Gene Changes
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
May 15, 2023
The Link between Autophagy and Lupus Nephritis
Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease that is hard to diagnose and is not well understood. In the open-access…
Dr Claire Beveridge May 10, 2023
Alpha Thalassemia: Two Gene Changes
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
May 8, 2023
Childhood Skin Reactions and Allergies to Antibiotics
Antibiotic medicines help to fight infection in the body; however, some people can be allergic to them. This is often…
Fiona Beck
May 4, 2023
World IBD Day 2023: An Interview with Jen Rose (IBD Patient/Patient Advocate) – Part 1
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on World IBD Day on May 19, we spoke with Jen…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) May 3, 2023
Alpha Thalassemia: Genes, Genetic Inheritance and One Gene Change
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
May 1, 2023
Reducing Neuroinflammation after Traumatic Brain Injury
Long-lasting damage after a traumatic brain injury can be caused by excessive neuroinflammation in the brain. In the open access…
Dr Claire Beveridge
April 28, 2023
For Asthma Patients, Education Must Be Part of the Therapy: An Interview with John Harrington
A lot is known about the causes and treatment options for asthma. However, the most important success factors for an…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) April 26, 2023
What Is Alpha Thalassemia?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
April 24, 2023
Can Bathing in a Mineral Lake Reduce Uneven Skin Pigmentation?
There is anecdotal evidence that bathing in the Blue Lagoon near Grindavik, Iceland, might reduce uneven skin pigmentation. The authors…
Fiona Beck
April 20, 2023
“Look after Your Largest Organ”: An Interview with Prof Willie Visser for World Melanoma Day and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast for World Melanoma Day on May 1, 2023, as well as…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
April 17, 2023
Zinc Oversupplementation and Copper Deficiency
Copper and zinc are essential trace nutrients that play important roles in the body. In the open-access case report “Copper…
Dr Claire Beveridge
April 3, 2023
How Does Our Nose Protect Us from Getting Sick?
What’s it like inside your nose? Is snot good? How does our nose protect us from getting sick or having…
Fiona Beck
March 27, 2023
Understanding Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis affects a large portion of the population (up to 30% of adults and 40% of children). The symptoms…
Victor Kelly
March 23, 2023
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: An Interview with Stephen Rowley (Cancer Survivor / Patient Advisor) – Part 2
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, we spoke with Stephen Rowley….
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
March 20, 2023
Electric Nerve Stimulation Can Help Reduce Spasticity and Improve Walking in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common neurological disorder which, among other things, causes problems with muscle control. This leads to…
Fiona Beck
March 13, 2023
Heatwaves Caused by Climate Change: How Geomedicine Can Improve Health Outcomes
Extreme climate events, such as heatwaves, have become more common because of climate change and place a heavy burden on…
Dr Claire Beveridge
March 9, 2023
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: An Interview with Stephen Rowley (Cancer Survivor / Patient Advisor) – Part 1
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, we spoke with Stephen Rowley….
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
March 6, 2023
Diabetes or Not? The Case of Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is a relatively rare condition but one worthy of awareness. This post describes the condition, how you would…
Victor Kelly
March 3, 2023
International Women’s Day 2023: An Interview with Sonja Dinner (The DEAR Foundation)
It is a fact that sociocultural factors determine taboos. Taboos then can lead to restrictions, which in turn may affect…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
February 27, 2023
Blood Platelet Levels and Postpartum Hemorrhage Risk
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) refers to a woman having sudden heavy bleeding after giving birth, which can be fatal. In the…
Dr Claire Beveridge
February 23, 2023
“Anyone with Lungs Can Get Lung Cancer”: An Interview with Dr Anne-Marie Baird (Lung Cancer Europe)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Dr Anne-Marie Baird, who currently serves as the…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
February 20, 2023
A Combination of Lifestyle Changes and Hypoglycemic Medications Can Help Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin problem from which more than 125 million people worldwide suffer. Over the past 20 years,…
Fiona Beck
February 13, 2023
Fasting, Feeding, and Abdominal Surgery
Surgery requires preoperative fasting. But why? And when can you eat again after surgery? This blog post looks at the…
Victor Kelly
February 9, 2023
Rare Disease Day 2023: An Interview with Lisa Sarfaty (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on Rare Disease Day 2023, which is held on February 28,…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
February 6, 2023
Preventing and Treating Blood Problems during Pregnancy and Birth
When a person undergoes non-emergency major surgery, existing or new blood problems such as unusual clotting or too much bleeding…
Fiona Beck
January 30, 2023
Infant Antibody Profiles Can Predict Peanut Allergy
Peanut allergy is a leading cause of anaphylaxis and some infants are more at risk of developing it than others….
Dr Claire Beveridge
January 26, 2023
“Break the Stigma”: An Interview with Jade Corbridge (Zero Suicide Alliance)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Jade Corbridge from the Zero Suicide Alliance. She…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
January 23, 2023
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: Quality of Life after Emergency Surgery
Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is an emergency problem with the bowel that can often be life-threatening. If a person becomes…
Fiona Beck
January 16, 2023
What Is the Therapeutic Potential of Microneedling?
This post looks at microneedling, which is a cosmetic procedure with some applications in dermatology. It has been gaining in…
Victor Kelly
January 9, 2023
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current and New Regenerative Medicine Treatment Strategies
Inflammation of the gut or the digestive tract can result in a condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The treatment…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan December 21, 2022
Migraine and Headache: Frequently Asked Questions – Part 3: Migraine
This is the third and last post of a three-part series dealing with the most frequently asked questions about migraine…
Editorial Office
December 19, 2022
How Image-Enhanced Endoscopy Techniques May Improve Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
Assessment of mucosal healing in people with ulcerative colitis by white-light endoscopy has several limitations. In the review article “Possible…
Dr Claire Beveridge December 14, 2022
Migraine and Headache: Frequently Asked Questions – Part 2: Cluster Headaches
This is the second post of a three-part series dealing with the most frequently asked questions about migraine and headache,…
Editorial Office
December 12, 2022
Antimicrobial Stewardship and Its Requirement after Abdominal Surgery
While drugs have been developed against infectious microorganisms, under certain conditions organisms can develop resistance to the drugs available. This…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
December 8, 2022
Health Literacy Enables Informed Decisions: An Interview with Catherine Richards Golini
In this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we talk with Catherine Richards Golini about health literacy. Catherine works…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) December 7, 2022
Migraine and Headache: Frequently Asked Questions – Part 1: Tension Headaches
This is the first post of a three-part series dealing with the most frequently asked questions about migraine and headache,…
Editorial Office
December 5, 2022
Improving Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Some low-risk prostate cancers can be monitored by “active surveillance”, but the correct identification of patients with low-risk cancer at…
Dr Claire Beveridge November 30, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: When It Comes Back & Research and New Treatments
This is the eleventh part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
November 28, 2022
Why Ureter Stone Relocation after Stenting Can Affect Treatment Decisions
Treatment of large ureter stones depends on where they are located in the ureter. In the research article “Impact of…
Dr Claire Beveridge
November 24, 2022
Diversity and Ability (D&A): An Interview with Brian Lutchmiah and Piers Wilkinson
Diversity and Ability (D&A) is a UK-based social enterprise led by and for disabled people, i.e., 85% of their team…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) November 23, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: What Are Supportive Treatments?
This is the tenth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
November 21, 2022
Use of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Stroke Recovery
Stroke is a medical condition where the blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing nerve cells to die. This…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan November 16, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Further Types of Treatment (Part 2)
This is the ninth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
November 14, 2022
Predicting Outcomes after Stroke: How Components of the Blood Clotting System Can Help
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off or reduced and can be…
Dr Claire Beveridge
November 11, 2022
UK Disability History Month 2022: An Interview with Piers Wilkinson (Diversity and Ability)
This year’s UK Disability History Month is held from November 16 until December 16, 2022, and features the theme “Disability,…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
November 11, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Rare, But Treatable. An Interview with Dr Shirley D’Sa (Hematologist)
Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare blood cancer that usually progresses slowly. WM can be diagnosed by blood tests, bone…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) November 9, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Further Types of Treatment (Part 1)
This is the eighth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
November 7, 2022
Effect of Hearing Loss on Cognition and Cognitive Reserve
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is the self-reported experience of worsening or more frequent memory loss or confusion without clinical evidence…
Dr Claire Beveridge
November 3, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Who Dares Wins. An Interview with Bob Perry (Patient / Patient Support Manager WMUK)
Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare blood cancer that usually progresses slowly. WM can be diagnosed by blood tests, bone…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) November 2, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Types of Treatment – Chemotherapy
This is the seventh part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
October 31, 2022
Breast Cancer Genes and Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome is cancer due to inherited mutated breast cancer (BRCA) genes or some other…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
October 28, 2022
CancerMental HealthPublic Health
Movember 2022: “Changing the Face of Men’s Health”. An Interview with Anne-Cécile Berthier (Country Director UK & Europe)
The yearly event known as Movember involves growing moustaches throughout the month of November to bring attention to issues affecting…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) October 26, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Active Monitoring, Starting Treatment, and Follow-Up
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
October 24, 2022
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Ethical Concerns
The direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC GT) market has grown rapidly over the last 20 years. In the open-access research article…
Dr Claire Beveridge October 19, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Common Feelings When Diagnosed and How You Can Help Yourself
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
October 18, 2022
CancerPublic HealthWomen's Health
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Abeda Steenkamp (CANSA)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer….
Editorial Office October 18, 2022
CancerPublic HealthWomen's Health
Check Your Breasts – Save Your Life: An Interview with Sonja Dinner (The DEAR Foundation)
The good news is: The earlier breast cancer is detected the faster it can be treated, which means that cure…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
October 17, 2022
How Might the Immune System Be Involved in the Development of Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a long-term (chronic) mental health condition. In the research article “Autoantibodies against Central Nervous System Antigens and the…
Dr Claire Beveridge October 12, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Who Is in My Care Team and Which Tests Will I Need to Have?
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
October 10, 2022
How Regular Exercise Can Benefit People Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis
Maintenance hemodialysis (HD) is a way of treating people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) after they have experienced kidney failure….
Dr Claire Beveridge
October 7, 2022
COVID’s Ugly Progeny: Long COVID. An Interview with Emily Taylor (Vice President of Advocacy and Engagement at Solve M.E.)
Since late 2019, people all over the world have heard of COVID-19, or coronavirus. Since then, it has been a…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) October 5, 2022
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Possible Effects
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
October 3, 2022
Acute Kidney Injury during Pregnancy
Acute kidney injury is a sudden reduction in kidney function which usually occurs in conjunction with other health issues. In…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan September 28, 2022
What Causes Waldenström Macroglobulinemia and How Will It Affect Me?
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
September 26, 2022
Is Warfarin Treatment Safe for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and End-Stage Renal Disease Who Transition to Hemodialysis?
Hemodialysis is a way of treating people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) after they have experienced kidney failure. In the…
Dr Claire Beveridge
September 21, 2022
World Cancer Research Day 2022: An Interview with Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo-Hwang (Cancer Research Malaysia)
In 2020, more than 18 million individuals were diagnosed with cancer and nearly 10 million died of the disease, more…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) September 21, 2022
What Is Waldenström Macroglobulinemia?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
September 19, 2022
CancerDigital HealthPublic Health
How Can Telehealth Aid Genetic Testing for Cancer?
Some people have mutations (changes) in their genes that increase their risk of developing particular types of cancer. In the…
Dr Claire Beveridge
September 14, 2022
World Patient Safety Day 2022: An Interview with Prof. Sir Liam Donaldson (Patient Safety Envoy WHO)
For World Patient Safety Day 2022 on September 17 we got in touch with Professor Sir Liam Donaldson. He is…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) September 14, 2022
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): 10 Frequently Asked Questions
This is the eighth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
September 12, 2022
How Can Analyzing microRNAs in Blood Serum Improve the Diagnosis of Lung Cancer?
Serum biomarkers can be detected by analyzing blood samples. In the open-access research article “Screening of Serum miRNAs as Diagnostic…
Dr Claire Beveridge September 7, 2022
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): The UK TTP Registry
This is the seventh part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
September 5, 2022
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Dialysis Patients
Glucose monitoring in diabetic patients is essential to provide an appropriate treatment plan. Patients with chronic kidney disease who undergo…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
September 2, 2022
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Sally Sara (Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses of Australia)
For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is held in September each year, we got in touch with Adjunct Professor Sally…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) August 31, 2022
Medications for Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (iTTP) and the Role of Clinical Trials
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
August 29, 2022
Neuroblastoma: A Rare Condition in Adults
Neuroblastoma is a type of solid tumor that is rare in adults. As a result, the disease course of neuroblastoma…
Dr Claire Beveridge
August 26, 2022
“A Typical Cavernoma Looks Like a Raspberry”: An Interview with Ailsa Crowe (Cavernoma Alliance UK)
A cavernoma is a cluster of abnormal blood vessels, usually found in the brain and spinal cord. They are sometimes…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) August 24, 2022
Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (iTTP) Treatment: Medications Suppressing the Immune System
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
August 22, 2022
Diagnosing Food Allergies
This blog post is about the reliable diagnosis of food allergies, which is currently mainly done through the use of…
Victor Kelly
August 19, 2022
Shine Night Walks: An Interview with Gareth Mulcahy (Cancer Research UK)
From August to October, thousands of people across the UK will come together to take part in Shine Night Walks…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) August 17, 2022
Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (iTTP) Treatment: Plasma Exchange
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
August 15, 2022
How Mathematical Modelling Can Increase Digital Biomarker Use in Drug Development
Digital biomarkers enable data from “smart” devices to be used to track health-related trends and patterns. In the open-access research…
Dr Claire Beveridge
August 11, 2022
Gastroparesis Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Hayley McCorkle (International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders)
Gastroparesis, commonly known as delayed gastric emptying, is a condition in which the stomach does not empty completely. In the…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) August 10, 2022
How Is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Treated?
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
August 8, 2022
Nail Lichen Planus: An Inflammatory Health Condition
Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect different parts of the body including the nails. It is not…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
August 5, 2022
Appendix Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Dr. Paul Sugarbaker
Appendiceal cancer is very rare. It is estimated that approximately 1 or 2 people per million in the United States…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) August 3, 2022
Types and Symptoms of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
August 1, 2022
An Introduction to Cochlear Implants and Auditory Brainstem Implants
This post focuses on cochlear implants and auditory brainstem implants, which are two similar medical devices that can make it…
Victor Kelly July 27, 2022
What Is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
July 25, 2022
Mediterranean Diet and the Gut Microbiome
The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based diet that has multiple benefits for healthy living. Based on the review article “Influence…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan July 20, 2022
Asthma in Pregnancy
This is the tenth post of our mini-series about asthma based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients and…
Editorial Office
July 18, 2022
How Do Patient Expectations Impact Dermatological Treatments?
Patient expectations can affect their treatment experiences, even having an impact on efficacy and tolerability. The open access review paper…
Victor Kelly July 13, 2022
Asthma in Children
This is the ninth post of our mini-series about asthma based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients and…
Editorial Office
July 11, 2022
Kangaroo Care Does Not Adversely Affect Oxygenation of Babies Born Preterm
Kangaroo care is a method that puts babies born preterm or newborns in skin-to-skin contact with their parents. In the…
Dr Claire Beveridge July 6, 2022
How Can Treatment Side Effects of Cholangiocarcinoma Be Reduced?
This is the seventh and last part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Editorial Office
July 4, 2022
Kidney Failure: How Peritoneal Dialysis Has Helped Reduce COVID-19 Infections
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) enables people with kidney failure to conduct dialysis at home by themselves. During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased…
Dr Claire Beveridge
July 1, 2022
Sarcoma Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Megan Fletcher (Early Diagnosis Officer Sarcoma UK)
According to Sarcoma UK, sarcomas are uncommon cancers that can affect any part of the body, on the inside or…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) June 29, 2022
What Are the Treatments and Schedules for Cholangiocarcinoma?
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Editorial Office
June 27, 2022
Monitoring Nutrition in Premature Infants
Babies born before 37 weeks of gestation require special care and potentially external help in their growth and development. Nutrition,…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
June 23, 2022
The Vitiligo Patient Journey Map: An Interview with Yan Valle (CEO Vitiligo Research Foundation)
On the occasion of World Vitiligo Day, which is observed on June 25 every year, we got in touch with…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) June 22, 2022
How Can Cholangiocarcinoma Be Treated by Systemic Therapy and Infusion Therapy?
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Editorial Office
June 20, 2022
What’s the Best Method of Monitoring Hair Loss and Related Treatments?
Hair loss can be hereditary or a normal symptom of aging, but it can also be a sign of illness….
Victor Kelly
June 17, 2022
World Scleroderma Month 2022: An Interview with Sue Farrington (CEO Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK)
Scleroderma, meaning “hard skin” in Greek, is a rare autoimmune condition that causes skin and tissue to thicken and become…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) June 15, 2022
How Can Cholangiocarcinoma Be Treated by Surgery and Radiotherapy?
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Editorial Office
June 14, 2022
World Kidney Cancer Day 2022: An Interview with Anne Wilson (International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC))
This year, June 16 is World Kidney Cancer Day (WKCD). It is a day when the world’s kidney cancer community…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
June 13, 2022
Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Improve the Outcome of Plastic Surgery?
“Platelet-Rich Plasma in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review” is a systematic literature review published in the journal Transfusion Medicine and…
Victor Kelly
June 10, 2022
World Blood Donor Day 2022: An Interview with Professor Andreas Buser
Blood. According to a saying it is “thicker than water”, and for one poet it is “a very peculiar juice”….
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) June 8, 2022
Cholangiocarcinoma: Diagnostic Tests, Procedures and Staging
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Editorial Office
June 6, 2022
Skin Prick Test: How Does Reading Time Influence the Detection of Allergies in Infants?
Allergies are a body’s adverse reaction to a relatively harmless substance. The methods to test allergies have been well established…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
June 2, 2022
Cancer Survivors Day: An Interview with Michael Nodes (Cancer Survivor)
Cancer Survivors Day is an annual celebration of those who have survived any type of cancer, a support for those…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) June 1, 2022
Cholangiocarcinoma: Seeing Your Doctor & Who Is Who
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Editorial Office
May 30, 2022
What Are COVID Toes and Can the Vaccines Cause Them?
Inspired by the recent report “Vaccine Toes Are the New COVID Toes” published in the journal Skin Appendage Disorders, this…
Victor Kelly
May 26, 2022
Menstruation: There Is More than Meets the Eye
Menstruation is often inconvenient, sometimes painful, but mostly manageable. This applies to an environment with good sanitary standards and a…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) May 25, 2022
What Is Cholangiocarcinoma, How Does It Develop and What Are Its Symptoms?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Editorial Office
May 24, 2022
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Jeannie Rigby (CEO Action Bladder Cancer UK)
Bladder cancer affects all ages and is a very common cancer, e.g., it is one of the ten most common…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
May 23, 2022
Prediabetes, Proteinuria and Kidney Health
Type 2 diabetes is a known factor which can lead to poor kidney health. An indication for kidney damage is…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
May 20, 2022
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer: A Neglected Entity? An Interview with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance
April is National Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Although oral, head and neck cancer is the 6th leading…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) May 18, 2022
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: How Can You Help Yourself?
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
May 17, 2022
World IBD Day 2022: An Interview with Isabella Haaf (Deputy Director EFCCA / worldibdday.org)
For World IBD Day, which takes place on May 19 each year and unites people in their fight against inflammatory…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
May 16, 2022
Learn about Delay in Kidney Function after Transplantation
With improvement in science, kidney transplants have been quite successful in recent days. However, under certain conditions, there are chances…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
May 13, 2022
Diet & NutritionImmune System & Allergy
Celiac Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Marilyn G. Geller (CEO Celiac Disease Foundation)
Celiac disease is one of the world’s most prevalent genetic autoimmune diseases. The disease affects between 1 in 100 and…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
May 13, 2022
Dementia Action Week 2022: An Interview with Professor Janice Murray and Professor Adele May
On the occasion of Dementia Action Week, which is held from May 16 to 22, we got in touch with…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) May 11, 2022
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: How Is It Treated?
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
May 9, 2022
Understanding and Screening for Prostate Cancer
The open access case report “Genetic Analysis of a Family with Multiple Incidences of Prostate Cancer”, published in the journal…
Victor Kelly
May 6, 2022
Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with the British Skin Foundation
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Around 1.49 billion people worldwide suffer or have suffered from a skin disease at…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) May 4, 2022
Types of Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
May 2, 2022
Glands & HormonesSexual HealthWomen's Health
Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy
This post summarizes the state of knowledge on ectopic pregnancy, a rare but life-threatening complication of pregnancy. Although it only…
Victor Kelly April 27, 2022
Staging of Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
April 25, 2022
Stem Cell Transplant for Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia is a type of blood cancer that can occur and flare up suddenly. The treatment needs to…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
April 22, 2022
Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT)
In 2018, six charities came together and founded the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT). Lung, brain, liver, stomach, pancreatic and…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) April 20, 2022
How Can Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Be Diagnosed?
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
April 14, 2022
IBS Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Alison Reid (CEO The IBS Network)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder, with an estimated prevalence of 10–15%. However, many people remain undiagnosed…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) April 13, 2022
What Is (Advanced) Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
April 11, 2022
Treating Onychomycosis: A Fungal or Yeast Infection of the Nails
Onychomycosis is a relatively common infection of the fingernails and toenails. The currently available oral antifungals are not without risk….
Victor Kelly
April 8, 2022
Association between Psychiatric Disorders and Glomerular Disease: An Interview with Hailey E. Desmond
Patients with chronic health conditions, particularly chronic kidney disease, are at heightened risk for psychiatric disorders. A group of scientists…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) April 6, 2022
Stem Cell Transplantation for Myeloma
This is the fourth and last part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Editorial Office
April 4, 2022
Bacterial Vaccination for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections belong to the most common bacterial infections. They do commonly recur and affect primarily women. Antibiotics have…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
April 1, 2022
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: An Interview with Steven Crocker (Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation)
For Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in April we spoke with Steven Crocker. He is a stage 2b testicular cancer survivor,…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) March 30, 2022
Myeloma: What Treatment Will I Receive?
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
March 28, 2022
Understanding Penicillin Allergies
If a patient has an allergy to penicillin, it can complicate the treatment of common bacterial infections, such as tetanus,…
Victor Kelly
March 25, 2022
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Dr Angela Nunnery and Dr Millard D Collins
Dr Angela Nunnery and Dr Millard D Collins are family medicine doctors who know about the importance of colorectal cancer…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) March 23, 2022
What Are the Types and Effects of Myeloma?
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
March 22, 2022
How to Boost Your Immune System: An Interview with Prof. Emilia Vassilopoulou
With the COVID-19 pandemic entering its third year and people being more aware and worried about their immune system, we…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
March 21, 2022
Long-Term Surgical Mask Use and Skin Conditions
We’re all accustomed to wearing masks in public now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are some issues that…
Victor Kelly
March 18, 2022
Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Lisa Ferguson (Myeloma Specialist Nurse)
On the occasion of Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month in March we spoke with Lisa Ferguson. She works as a Myeloma…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) March 16, 2022
What Is Myeloma, How Is It Diagnosed, Who Gets It, and Why?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
March 15, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Andrea Krull (Patient Advocate)
Green socks for women with ovarian cancer? What does this mean? Politicians from the left spectrum are referred to, rather…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
March 14, 2022
Skin Reactions after Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer. Skin reactions or dermatitis due to the radiation is prevalent. Currently, the…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
March 11, 2022
Telehealth in the Field of Nutrition: How Do Patients Benefit?
During the COVID-19 pandemic hospitals and healthcare institutions as well as patients and their supporters have been forced to employ…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) March 9, 2022
9 Frequently Asked Questions about Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is an exam used to detect changes in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. It can be used…
Editorial Office
March 8, 2022
World Kidney Day 2022: An Interview with Alice Poidevin (worldkidneyday.org)
World Kidney Day (WKD) is a worldwide campaign in order to raise awareness of the importance of the kidneys and…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
March 7, 2022
World Kidney Day 2022: Focus on Bridging the Gap in Health Education and Literacy
Chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 10 adults worldwide. To bring awareness to the needs of the patients and to…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan March 2, 2022
Treating Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency: Managing the Complications
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
March 1, 2022
Diet & NutritionGlands & Hormones
World Obesity Day 2022: An Interview with Vicki Mooney (Patient Advocate / European Coalition for People Living with Obesity)
On the occasion of this year’s World Obesity Day (March 4, 2022) we spoke with Vicki Mooney, patient advocate and…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
February 28, 2022
Why Should We Care about Circulating Tumor Cells?
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are showing promise in cancer diagnostics, with new studies looking at their potential. For example, the…
Victor Kelly
February 25, 2022
Rare Disease Day 2022: An Interview with Jo Balfour (Managing Director Cambridge Rare Disease Network)
For Rare Disease Awareness Month in February and Rare Disease Day on February 28 we spoke with Jo Balfour, founding…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) February 23, 2022
Treating Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency: Managing the Anemia
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
February 21, 2022
Understanding Allergic Rashes Caused by Medication
The skin can react to certain medications by erupting into rashes called fixed drug eruptions. In this blog post, based…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
February 18, 2022
Rare Disease Day 2022: An Interview with Anna Kole (EURORDIS)
On the occasion of both Rare Disease Awareness Month in February and Rare Disease Day on February 28 we spoke…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) February 16, 2022
How Will Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Affect Me or My Child?
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
February 14, 2022
Do Antibiotics Help in Controlling Acute Exacerbation of Asthma?
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed to children experiencing acute worsening of their asthma, but are they always needed? Published in the…
Victor Kelly
February 11, 2022
Rare Disease Day 2022: An Interview with Helena Baker (CEO Rare Disease Nurse Network)
On the occasion of Rare Disease Awareness Month in February as well as Rare Disease Day on February 28 we…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) February 9, 2022
What Causes Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and How Is It Diagnosed?
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
February 8, 2022
International Childhood Cancer Day 2022: “Does a Monster Eat My Hair?”, a Picture Book on Leukemia
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), which is held on February 15 each year, is a worldwide collaborative campaign in order…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
February 7, 2022
COVID-19Immune System & Allergy
Is COVID-19 Affecting Infants’ Microbiota?
COVID-19 is having an impact on infants’ microbiota, and this may affect them in their later lives. Published in the…
Victor Kelly
February 2, 2022
World Cancer Day 2022: An Interview with Dr Cary Adams (CEO UICC)
World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and came to life on February…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) February 2, 2022
What Is Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Editorial Office
January 31, 2022
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake In Cardiovascular and Chronic Kidney Diseases
Omega-3 is an important fatty acid that has proven health benefits. The extent of its benefit to be used as…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
January 28, 2022
World Leprosy Day 2022: An Interview with Dr Vivek V. Pai
During 2019 and 2020, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Leprosy Strategy 2021–2030 “Towards zero leprosy” was developed. The core…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) January 26, 2022
Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Genetic Testing and Genetic Counseling
This is the third part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
January 24, 2022
Atopic Eczema Is Associated with Depression and Anxiety
Our mental health can be influenced by long-term conditions, including dermatological ones such as eczema. This post was inspired by…
Victor Kelly
January 19, 2022
Thyroid Disease Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Ashok Bhaseen (Thyroid Federation International)
The thyroid gland plays a vital role in the body. Thyroid disorders, whether temporary or permanent, which affect about one…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) January 19, 2022
Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Diagnosis, Managing and Monitoring
This is the second part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
January 17, 2022
Bacterial Infection after a Tattoo
Tattooing involves pricking the body and introducing ink into the skin. In a small number of cases, bacterial infection can…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan January 14, 2022
Cervical Health Awareness Month 2022
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020 an estimated 604,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide, and…
Editorial Office January 12, 2022
What Are Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders?
This is the first part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Editorial Office
January 10, 2022
Melanoma Diagnosis: How a New Technology Could Help
This post was inspired by the open access research article “The Additive Value of 3D Total Body Imaging for Sequential…
Victor Kelly January 5, 2022
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Fertility and Pregnancy, Children, and the Elderly
This is the sixth and last part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Editorial Office
January 3, 2022
Dry January 2022: An Interview with Dr Richard de Visser
On the occasion of Dry January 2022, we turned to Dr Richard de Visser from the University of Sussex. An…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) December 29, 2021
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Will You Need Surgery?
This is the fifth part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Editorial Office December 22, 2021
How Is Metastatic Prostate Cancer Treated?
This is the fourth and last part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Editorial Office
December 20, 2021
The Interesting Case of Raynaud’s Phenomenon Occurring after a COVID-19 Vaccine
This post looks at a single case of Raynaud’s phenomenon (a disruption of the blood flow in the fingers and…
Victor Kelly December 15, 2021
Menopause: Frequently Asked Questions about Hormone Replacement Therapy
This is the ninth and last part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for…
Editorial Office
December 13, 2021
The Role of Curcumin in Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
Progressive neurodegenerative diseases have no cure but, in some cases, can be slowed down or controlled. Astrocytes, a type of…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan December 8, 2021
Menopause: Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer
This is the eighth part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Editorial Office
December 6, 2021
Diet & NutritionWomen's Health
Right Diet Choices Can Help in Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5–20% of women of reproductive age worldwide. When left untreated, this can lead to issues…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan December 1, 2021
Menopause: Weighing Up the Benefits and Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy
This is the seventh part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Editorial Office
December 1, 2021
COVID-19Immune System & Allergy
World AIDS Day 2021: 33 Years and Counting
The first World AIDS Day was marked on December 1, 1988. Now, 33 years later, we still have good reason…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
November 29, 2021
The Potential for Adverse Effects from Finasteride
This post looks at finasteride, explaining what it is, what it is prescribed for, and what adverse effects it can…
Victor Kelly November 24, 2021
Menopause: Hormone Replacement Therapy
This is the sixth part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Editorial Office
November 22, 2021
Will Digital Patient-Reported Outcomes Become The Standard of Cancer Patient Care?
With many current cancer treatments involving at-home medication and not necessarily requiring a hospital stay, the onus of cancer management…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan November 17, 2021
Long-Term Consequences of the Menopause
This is the fifth part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Editorial Office
November 15, 2021
How Accurate Is Trichoscopy in Diagnosing Inflammatory Scalp Diseases?
This post is based on the free access article “Diagnostic Accuracy of Trichoscopy in Inflammatory Scalp Diseases: A Systematic Review”…
Victor Kelly
November 12, 2021
Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month 2021: An Interview with Dr Dimitris Rigopoulos
For this interview we turned to Dr Dimitris Rigopoulos, the founder and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Skin Appendage Disorders….
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) November 10, 2021
Menopause: Managing the Common Symptoms
This is the fourth part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Editorial Office
November 8, 2021
COVID-19Newborns & InfantsWomen's Health
Can Mothers Transmit SARS-CoV-2 to the Fetus or Newborns?
This blog post answers the query that most pregnant women who are tested as SARS-CoV-2-positive have: “Will my baby get…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
November 5, 2021
Psoriasis Awareness Week 2021: An Interview with Dominic Urmston (The Psoriasis Association)
On the occasion of Psoriasis Awareness Week 2021, which ran from October 29 to November 4, we spoke with Dominic…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) November 3, 2021
How Will The Menopause Transition Affect Me?
This is the third part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Editorial Office
November 1, 2021
Chronic Kidney Disease and Mental Health
Mental health problems are an issue in patients with different chronic diseases. End-stage renal disease has also been associated with…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan October 27, 2021
Menopause: Other Reasons than Natural Ageing
This is the second part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Editorial Office
October 25, 2021
How Does Type 1 Diabetes Affect Brain Development in Young Children?
This post looks at the impact of type 1 diabetes on the development of children’s brains. Type 1 diabetes is…
Victor Kelly October 20, 2021
What Is the Menopause?
This is the first part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Editorial Office
October 18, 2021
Understanding Menopause: An Interview with Dr. Paula Briggs
On the occasion of World Menopause Day 2021 (October 18), we turned to renowned expert Dr. Paula Briggs, who is…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office)
October 18, 2021
Can Advanced Gastric Cancer Be Treated?
This post looks at gastric cancer. What is it, how does it happen, and what are the treatment options? Based…
Victor Kelly October 13, 2021
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: How Will Your Condition Be Monitored?
This is the fourth part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Editorial Office
October 11, 2021
What Is Personalized Nutrition?
Based on the open access paper “Interactions of Carbohydrate Intake and Physical Activity with Regulatory Genes Affecting Glycaemia: A Food4Me…
Victor Kelly
October 8, 2021
Lupus Awareness Month 2021: An Interview with Mandy McCartney (Specialist Lupus Nurse)
Lupus Awareness Month takes place during October in the UK every year. We spoke with Mandy McCartney, a Specialist Lupus…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) October 6, 2021
How Can I Make My Child’s Diet as Sugar-Free/Low in Sugar as Possible?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Dr. George Marx
October 4, 2021
Why Is a Baby’s Gut Microbiota Altered after Cesarean-Section Delivery?
From the time they are born, it is important for humans to have a good composition of gut microbes to…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
September 30, 2021
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2021: An Interview with Phil Brace (CEO The Little Princess Trust)
For this year’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with Phil Brace, CEO of The Little Princess Trust. The UK-based…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) September 29, 2021
Where and How Can I Cut Down on Sugar in Daily Life?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Dr. George Marx
September 27, 2021
Tattoos and Delayed Allergic Reactions
Delayed allergic reactions, also known as delayed hypersensitive reactions, occur days, weeks or even months after exposure. This post deals…
Victor Kelly September 22, 2021
Asthma: How You Can Help Yourself
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the eighth post of…
Editorial Office
September 20, 2021
Can Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Help with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
This blog post is about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is inspired by the recent open access paper “Improvement in…
Victor Kelly
September 17, 2021
Fertility Preservation in Young Cancer Patients: An Interview with Inken Hilgendorf (German Foundation for Young Adults with Cancer)
Fertility preservation is a major issue for young cancer patients undergoing treatment. We spoke with Inken Hilgendorf, MD, about the…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) September 15, 2021
How Healthy Is a Vegetarian/Vegan Diet?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Dr. George Marx
September 13, 2021
Improving the Quality of Life of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients through Peer Mentoring
Outside of the doctor-patient interaction, patients with chronic disease need support to navigate their medical and mental journey with their…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan September 8, 2021
Treatment of Severe Asthma
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the seventh post of…
Editorial Office
September 6, 2021
Cancer and Sleepless Nights
Sleep disorders are reported in 30–50% of cancer patients, but the specific causes are unknown. A detailed series of questionnaires…
Victor Kelly September 1, 2021
What Are the Tasks of the Microbiome?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Dr. George Marx
August 30, 2021
Diet & NutritionGlands & Hormones
Sarcopenia Obesity, Postmenopausal Women and High Protein Intake: What Is the Connection?
In old age, with muscle mass loss and increased weight gain, there are increased health risks like falling, fracturing, and…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan August 25, 2021
Severe Asthma: What You Need to Know
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the sixth post of…
Editorial Office
August 23, 2021
Could MP-AzeFlu Be the Right Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis is an unpleasant condition that can significantly impact people’s quality of life. There is no cure, but perhaps…
Victor Kelly
August 20, 2021
Digital Aging and Mascne in the Time of COVID-19: An Interview with Dermatologist Sarah T. Arron
We spoke with Sarah T. Arron, MD, PhD, a dermatologist in Burlingame, California. For The Waiting Room, she has contributed…
Susanne Meister (Editorial Office) August 18, 2021
The Most Important Questions about Milk Consumption
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Dr. George Marx
August 16, 2021
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Heart and Kidneys
This post is based on a recent open access review titled “Cardio-Pulmonary-Renal Consequences of Severe COVID-19”, published in the journal…
Victor Kelly August 11, 2021
What Are the Tests for Asthma?
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the fifth post of…
Editorial Office
August 9, 2021
Encouraging Healthy Drinking by Using Psychology
Sugar-sweetened beverages are often consumed for hydration over healthier drinks. How the drink is represented and experiences around it are…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan
August 6, 2021
Sarcoma Awareness Month 2021: An Interview with Brandi Felser (The Sarcoma Foundation of America)
Sarcomas are a rare type of cancer growing in the connective tissue, i.e., cells connecting or supporting other kinds of…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) August 4, 2021
Metastatic Prostate Cancer: How Will the Disease Affect Me?
This is the third part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Editorial Office
August 2, 2021
Can Obesity Complicate Kidney Transplants?
Learn more about kidney transplants and how obesity can affect their chances of success. This post is based on a…
Victor Kelly July 28, 2021
Which Sugar Alternatives Are Available?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Dr. George Marx
July 28, 2021
World Hepatitis Day 2021: An Interview with Cary James (World Hepatitis Alliance)
For World Hepatitis Day, which takes place on July 28, we spoke with Cary James, CEO of UK-based World Hepatitis…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office)
July 26, 2021
Why Some Chemotherapy Patients Keep Their Hair
Hair loss due to chemotherapy is well known, but is it well understood? This post is based on an editorial…
Victor Kelly
July 23, 2021
World Sjögren’s Day 2021: An Interview with Linda Stone (Sjögren Europe)
This year, World Sjögren’s Day is on July 23. We spoke with Linda Stone of Sjögren Europe about the challenges…
Alexander Eitner (Editorial Office) July 21, 2021
How Can You Deal with an Asthma Attack?
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the fourth post of…
Editorial Office
July 19, 2021
COVID-19Immune System & Allergy
Understanding COVID-19-Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
In the recent COVID-19 pandemic, children have been mildly affected by the disease itself. However, in rare cases, children have…
Gayatri Muthukrishnan