Exercise during curative chemotherapy for breast cancer has proven benefits. It helps reduce fatigue, preserve muscle strength, improve fitness, and enhance overall quality of life. Staying physically active…
With a wave of FDA approvals and promising clinical trials, treatment options for metastatic breast cancer are expanding fast. Amy Tiersten, MD, highlights the power of immunotherapies—especially checkpoint…
Pompe disease is a progressive, life-threatening genetic neuromuscular disorder. Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD), affecting individuals over one year old, leads to trunk and proximal muscle weakness, often impacting…
Beth A. Vogt, MD discusses Post-infectious Glomerulonephritis (GN), often following strep infections, affects children aged 5-15. Symptoms typically emerge 7-14 days post-infection and include cola-colored urine, edema, hypertension,…
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, rectal urgency, and fatigue. Sanjay Murthy, MD,…
The FDA has approved MTAV, a groundbreaking treatment for melanoma, a potentially deadly skin cancer. Known as tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, this innovative approach uses a patient’s own…
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic condition causing cysts to grow in the kidneys, potentially leading to kidney failure. Symptoms may include back pain, blood in urine,…
Melanoma’s link to sun exposure may not be as straightforward as commonly thought. While outdoor workers have higher UV exposure, studies like a European case-control study and the…
In this detailed webinar on systemic mastocytosis, Dr. Miti introduces Professor Prithviraj Bose, an expert in the field, who discusses the complexities of diagnosing and managing systemic mastocytosis…
Alina Bridges, MD, a dermatologist and dermatopathologist at Mayo Clinic, explains psoriasis, a common chronic inflammatory disease affecting the skin, nails, and joints. In this video, she outlines…
Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune disease affecting around 8 million Americans. It causes raised red patches with whitish scales, often on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back.…
Tapinarof, a steroid-free topical cream, has emerged as a first-in-class treatment for adults with plaque psoriasis. This video outlines its mechanism of action, which targets the aryl hydrocarbon…
