Solutions for Complex Diseases may be Found Within Precision medicine tackles diseases that are baked into a patient's genetics. As scientists learn more and more about the behavior of genes, researchers are tirelessly working to identify therapies that overcome genetic shortcomings. This means that patients with a genetic hiccup that triggers a life-threatening medical condition can get treatment for an

Cancer Death Rates Fall With a new year comes renewed hope. News released this week fans the flame of hope in anyone that knows the sting of cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that the "death rate from cancer in the US declined by 29% from 1991 to 2017, including a 2.2% drop from 2016 to 2017, the largest single-year

VA Caregiver Support According to the VA, 2.4 million veterans receive caregiver support. The VA's Caregiver Support Line is a nationwide call center that connects caregivers with resources inside the VA and within the community. In addition, that voice on the other end of the line can help link caregivers to the VA's Caregiver Peer Support Mentoring program and counter

Med Student, Daughter, Caregiver The commitment of family caregivers runs deep. A Congressional Committee heard just how deep at a recent hearing. The heartfelt testimony of a caregiver that juggles roles of a full time student and a primary caregiver to her mother with Multiple Sclerosis illustrates the tireless the commitment of family caregivers. The sacrifices made day-to-day and year-to-year

In Support of Caregivers Although the term used to refer to family and close friends assisting a loved one with medical routines, daily living activities and emotional support is 'informal caregiver,' the role is far from informal. Information, tools and skills are needed to manage the complex demands of caregiving. The Family Caregiver Alliance is a resource for caregivers. FCA

Could You or a Loved One be Deemed "too expensive" to Treat? As federal policymakers search for methods to address drug prices here in the United States, some are championing approaches used in other countries. Many countries, including Canada and the U.K., use a calculation called "quality-adjusted life year (QALY)" to determine what treatment or therapy a patient receives. Sue