Past CureTalks
Impact of Climate Change on Cancer Burden
The impact of climate change on human health has come to focus in recent years, however very little is known about the effect of climate change on chronic diseases like cancer. We are discussing climate change, the exposures it generates…
Schizophrenia – Exploring Early Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Schizophrenia is one of the top 15 leading causes of disability throughout the world. It is a mental illness characterized by alterations to people’s thought and behavior which can include psychosis - a condition which makes it difficult for them…
Evolving Treatment Paradigm of Multiple Myeloma
In the past decade, the FDA has approved 13 new agents and 29 treatments for multiple myeloma, which have transformed the treatment paradigm for patients. The expanded treatment options have resulted in significantly improved outcomes. Two decades ago, the median…
Understanding Head and Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancers, also called head and neck squamous cell carcinomas, usually begin in the squamous cells that line the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck region. Head and neck cancers can form in the oral cavity, throat,…
Understanding the Nuances of Clinical Research
Clinical trials play a major role in the advancement of scientific research. However, people have several misconceptions and are unclear about where to start when it comes to participating in a clinical trial. We are talking to Dr. Emma A.…