Is There a Connection Between Kidney Cancer and Exercise?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel explains the benefits of exercise in kidney cancer prevention and the advice about exercise levels that are recommended for those with sickle cell trait.
What Specialists Treat Kidney Cancer?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel explains specialists who are qualified in kidney cancer treatments and the type of specialist assigned according to the patient's stage.
Is Kidney Cancer More Prevalent In Certain Populations?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel explains the prevalence of kidney cancer, how detection has changed, and populations that have shown higher kidney cancer incidence.
What Notable Disparities Are Seen in Kidney Cancer Treatment?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel shares population groups and lifestyle and environmental factors that show increased risk of kidney cancer and how to improve awareness.
Does Kidney Cancer Favor a Specific Kidney?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel explains the occurrence of the kidney cancer subtype of renal medullary carcinoma and the specific population in which RMC is most frequently diagnosed.
What Lab Tests Are Associated With Kidney Function?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel shares how kidney function is measured and the impact that bad kidney function may have on the risk of kidney cancer development.
Is There a Hereditary Concern With Kidney Cancer?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel explains baseline kidney cancer risk, how much risk increases in relatives, and when it makes sense to have genetic evaluation for proactive screening.
What Known Risk Factors Are Seen in Kidney Cancer?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel shares an overview of genetic and environmental factors that can put people at higher kidney cancer risk.
What Are the Stages and Types of Kidney Cancer?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel shares insight about various types of kidney cancer and what occurs during the different stages of kidney cancer.
How Is Kidney Cancer Diagnosed?
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel explains symptoms that can develop and imaging and other tests that providers examine in diagnosis.
Breast Cancer in Men and Clinical Trial Disparities
Though some may not realize it, breast cancer can occur in men. Read about a study examining the exclusion of men from Phase III breast cancer clinical trials.
The Patient-Provider Relationship Role in Health Equity
In the pursuit of health equity, patient-provider relationships and patient perceptions about their health providers are vital in making improvements. Here’s a look at where we are and how to make progress.
Heart Behind the White Coat | Kyle Riding, PhD, MLS (ASCP)
Dr. Kyle Riding shares what initially inspired him to become a medical laboratory scientist in this Heart Behind the White Coat (HBWC) program.
Heart Behind the White Coat | RMC Expert Dr. Pavlos Msaouel
Renal medullary carcinoma and kidney cancer expert Dr. Pavlos Msaouel shares what inspired him to switch from laboratory research to clinical practice in this Heart Behind the White Coat (HBWC) program.
How Can the Community Help Increase Sickle Cell Disease Research Funding?
Dr. Seethal Jacob shares advice to help improve research funding for sickle cell disease and how patients can help improve SCD care.
How Can Experts Improve Stem Cell Transplants for Sickle Cell Patients?
Dr. Seethal Jacob shares potential transplant advances that are currently in clinical studies for increased transplant donor candidates and for improved treatments before and after transplants.
Are There Studies on Natural Remedies and Sickle Cell Disease?
Dr. Seethal Jacob explains results of a pre-clinical study on the use of plant extracts versus hydroxyurea in sickling of the blood and how studies could move forward for additional treatment options.
COVID-19 and Sickle Cell, How to Protect Yourself
Dr. Seethal Jacob shares scientific data about those being hospitalized for COVID-19 infection and what sickle cell patients and loved ones can do to protect against COVID complications.
Gene Editing Therapies and Impact on the Sickle Cell Community
Dr. Seethal Jacob explains the potential impact of and clinical trials in process on gene editing therapies for sickle cell care.
Sickle Cell Disease and Blood Donations and Transfusions
Dr. Seethal Jacob explains how blood donations and transfusions help with reducing risk of sickle cell disease complications and which population groups are especially needed to donate blood.