Cancer -The 15th edition of the American Association for Cancer Research’s (AACR) Cancer Progress Report highlights significant strides in cancer research, particularly in precision medicine, immunotherapy, early detection, device innovation,
PM2.5-refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. Because they’re so small, these particles can penetrate deeply into the lungs enter the bloodstream, cross the blood-brain barrier, and trigger inflammation, oxidative stress, and other harmful effects in the brain
Presbyopia -Presbyopia is a normal age-related condition in which the eye loses the ability to focus on near objects. PCIOLs are special lenses implanted during cataract surgery or lens replacement that aim not just to restore distance vision but also to provide clearer vision
Mental Health – Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, beyond typical “morning sickness.” It often causes persistent vomiting, dehydration, weight loss (often ≥5% of pre-pregnancy weight), nutritional deficiencies, and other physical problems. It affects around 1-3% of pregnancies.
Medical education has long relied on lectures, textbooks, and standardized patients to teach students clinical reasoning and patient care skills. In recent years, however, educators have increasingly recognized the power of personal storytelling as an effective teaching and learning tool. Storytelling — whether from patients, instructors, or students themselves — provides an emotional, narrative framework that helps learners better retain knowledge, develop empathy, and connect abstract medical concepts to real human experiences.
Cancer – A 10-year-old boy named Stephen Mondek recently became one of the youngest stem cell donors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, donating stem cells to his father, Dr. Nick Mondek, who has been battling acute myeloid leukemia
Urinary – Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common issue among women veterans. Behavioral treatments — such as pelvic floor muscle exercises, bladder control strategies, fluid management, etc. — are first-line therapy and are known to be effective. However, many veterans face barriers to accessing these treatments in person: geographic distance, lack of trained providers at VA facilities, travel time and cost.
Epilepsy – Periodic Limb Movements during Sleep (PLMS) are repetitive, involuntary movements of the limbs (usually legs), typically occurring in sleep at regular intervals (every ~20-40 seconds), each lasting a few seconds. They may result in arousals or sleep fragmentation,
Forever Chemicals – California has taken a significant step in environmental health by passing legislation to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in various consumer products. These synthetic chemicals, notorious for their persistence in the environment and human body, have been linked to serious health issues such as cancer, liver damage, and developmental delays. The new law, Senate Bill 682 (SB 682), was approved by the California Legislature and is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. If enacted, it will phase out PFAS in several product categories over the next decade.
Radiologists – A recent study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute looked at insurance claims data (commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage) from 2016 to 2023.
