December 2023

Unraveling how CRISPR technology is making a significant impact in the battle against Sickle Cell Disease. Key Takeaways FDA Approval of Casgevy and Lyfgenia: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two groundbreaking cell-based gene therapies, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, for treating sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients aged 12 and older. This marks […]

Unveiling the medical uses of psilocybin in contemporary therapy.

As a physician, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating repercussions of a stroke on patients’ lives. For instance, one patient, previously an avid painter, lost significant motor function in their dominant hand, deeply impacting their ability to express themselves artistically. Another patient, a once-active community member, suffered severe speech and mobility impairments post-stroke, leading to

Understanding when hospice is right for dementia patients can help improve their quality of life in their final days. Explore more here. As a hospice physician, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact hospice care can have on both patients and their families. In my experience, hospice provides a unique form of support that is not

As a physician working closely with dementia patients, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound devastation this disease wreaks on individuals and their families. The helplessness felt by those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s is palpable and often heart-wrenching. I recall a particularly touching instance involving a daughter and her mother. The daughter, overwhelmed and visibly