Lab-grown cells have different genetics from the patient, so the patient’s immune system attacks the transplanted cells as ‘non-self.’ Researchers and physicians are hoping to overcome this problem by using induced pluripotent stem cells that carry the patient’s own DNA.
Dr. J.P. Sutherland dives into the complex question of whether disclosing personal information about yourself can ever be an effective part of treating a patient.
Mental Health First Aid training could strengthen pharmacists' ability to assist patients in distress and could serve as a vital first touch point for patient care.
People often suffer from a recurrence of their bipolar illness because of non-compliance with the prescribed treatment, but in this case Stan thought that Melanie had been taking it as ordered.
