Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

MIS-C seems more common, severe than previously thought

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) seems to be more common and more severe than previously thought, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in JAMA Network Open.

Health informatics

Social work staffing may increase access, use of palliative care

There are significant increases in use of palliative care for recently hospitalized veterans when primary care teams have additional social work staffing, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Network Open.

Oncology & Cancer

Rethinking how cancer cells evade targeted therapy

Glioblastomas (GBMs) are incurable brain tumors with a prognosis of about one-and-a half years on average. They are highly resistant to treatment and have defied all attempts at precision therapy.

Health

Keeping your skin moisturized in cold, dry weather

Dry skin is a common companion during end-of-year festivities, but why is our skin more prone to losing hydration during this time? A dermatologist with Baylor College of Medicine breaks down the causes of dry skin in cold ...

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