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Not Too Old for a Stem Cell Transplant
Age can impact a patient’s treatment options, but when it comes to stem cell transplants, a recent study showed that being old may not be something to be worry about.
New Stent Keeps Arteries Unclogged
For patients with heart disease, stents have been a major breakthrough for preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. A new drug-releasing stent helps prevent blocked arteries.
Grapefruit Juice Lowers Cancer Drug Dosage
Did you know that grapefruit juice can impact the way a medication works in your body? It actually increases the amount of the active ingredient available for the body to use in some medications. A new study shows this phenomenon could be very helpful for people taking an anticancer drug.