Precision medicine has a role in the cures of the future
As a scientist who studies genomics and how it relates to leukemia, I read with interest the...
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Category: Clinical Care
Pediatric otolaryngology: Taking care of ears, noses and throats
Many people are surprised to learn that hundreds of children travel to St. Jude Children’s...
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Occupational therapy: how all work and more play restores some “normal” to childhood
Making pizza sounds fun, but it’s a practical example of how occupational therapists help kids regain the ability to do the activities (occupations) that are important to them.
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Central line infections: How ETHEL helped us to bust a myth
A simple line drawing helped uncover something unexpected about central line infections – and it will save lives.
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Doctor-patient relationship is unique and fragile
Physicians accepting unreasonable or extravagant gifts face an ethical dilemma with patient expectations of care.
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Hydroxyurea: How much is too much? Sickle cell study reveals individualized dosage leads to decreased hospitalizations
Federally-funded study shows therapy works better when prescribed individually rather than a standard dose.
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When pain is the real deal
Cancer patients face pain of all sorts, from needlesticks to chronic pain that stems from their illnesses. The St. Jude Pain Board seeks ways to manage patient pain.
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Life after cancer: Researchers work to understand and ease the cognitive challenges that childhood cancer survivors face
Because of the success of cancer treatments, clinicians are able to analyze long-term cognitive challenges of cancer treatment.
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CAR T cells: Are they on the horizon for treatment of solid tumors?
CAR T-cell therapy has been heralded as a miracle cure for some blood cancers. Stephen Gottschalk, MD, gives an update on the use of CAR T-cell therapy for solid tumors.
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Skin cancer in children isn’t the same as in adults
Melanoma is the most common form of skin cancer in children. As we approach the summer, here are tips to avoid extreme sun exposure.
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The St. Jude Psychology Clinic: When things are really hard
Each year, the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Psychology Department staff spends thousands...
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How can hospitals shield vulnerable patients from the whooping cough resurgence?
“Whooping cough” is an old-fashioned sounding name for a serious respiratory infection (pertussis). Recent U.S. outbreaks prompted a landmark initiative to boost staff vaccination rates.
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