Monthly Archives: November 2023

FDA opens review of CAR-T safety after identifying 19 cases of post-treatment blood cancer

The FDA is re­view­ing the safe­ty of CAR-T ther­a­pies af­ter re­ports of pa­tients who de­vel­oped blood can­cers fol­low­ing treat­ment with the prod­ucts, an in­quiry that’s al­most cer­tain to raise ques­tions about the class as its de­vel­op­ers seek to ex­pand its use. The agency told End­points News that it has re­ceived 19 re­ports since the ap­proval […]

FDA Looking Into All Approved CAR T Therapies on Risk of Cancer in White Blood Cells

By Zaeem Shoaib The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating certain CAR T cancer therapies based on reports that they might cause a type of white blood cell to become cancerous in patients who received the treatment. CAR T cell immunotherapies work by manipulating a patient’s own disease-fighting white blood cells called T cells… […]

Queer Eye’s Thom Filicia Donated Stem Cells for a Touching Reason, and Was ‘Amazed’ at the Result

Thom Filicia has plenty of experience when it comes to design. After all, the original Queer Eye cast member is a famous interior designer who’s written books on his craft and starred in a number of shows crafting beautiful spaces — not to mention his stint on RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2022. One thing Filicia […]

What Florida pet owners should do to protect dogs from mystery respiratory illness

Veterinarians, including those in Florida, are reporting an increased number of dogs suffering from a potentially deadly and contagious respiratory illness. The infections are not responding to commonly prescribed antibiotics, according to the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine. What isn’t clear so far is whether the disease is caused by something new or […]

Cottage to Host FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free commnity service. SANTA BARBARA— The Cottage Heart and Vascular Center will present a FREE Virtual Meet the  Doctor event with Dr. Bina Ahmed on Tuesday, December 12, from 4 – 5 p.m., on cardiovascular  disease in women. The event will be offered in English and Spanish.  […]

Newly identified biomarkers may detect early cognitive decline via blood test

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For some people, extreme stressors like psychiatric disorders or childhood neglect and abuse can lead to a range of health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease. A new study led by researchers in the Penn State Center for Healthy Aging identified genetic indicators that can predict another […]

PolitiFact – No, COVID-19 vaccinated blood poses no risk, health experts say

PolitiFact | No, COVID-19 vaccinated blood poses no risk, health experts say Stand up for the facts! Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy. We need your help. More Info I would like to contribute “You’re in danger” because the American Red Cross doesn’t label […]

Callaway Employee Benefits Association steps up for ‘Giving Tuesday’ amidst nationwide blood shortage

Hospitals everywhere need blood due to the ongoing blood shortage. Today in Fulton, The Callaway Employee Benefits Association (CEBA) organized a Red Cross Blood Drive for the third year at Iron Gate to try and bridge that shortage gap for ‘Giving Tuesday’. Donating blood can save up to three lives, and donating Power Red, a […]