We are fortunate to be part of the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Research, where the holiday spirit is palpable! Dr. Straehla speaks at AACR Special Conference in Toronto ...

This project aims to design innovative nanoparticle systems where the drug carrier itself works synergistically with the drug cargo to provide a powerful combination therapy, specifically targeting ...

Despite their potential, nanoparticle therapies have yet to make a significant clinical impact for most cancer patients. Our goal is to change this by identifying and validating nanoparticle-specific ...

What is Treacher Collins syndrome? Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare, genetic condition affecting the way the face develops — especially the cheekbones, jaws, ears and eyelids. These differences ...

Too much earwax can cause rubbing of the ear or poking in the canal. A piece of ear wax can become dry and hard in the ear canal. This creates a feeling that an object is in the ear. Complete blockage ...

Swallows an unusual but harmless, non-solid substance Swallows a bad-looking, bad-smelling, or bad tasting food Swallows a non-food substance Ate food or drink that is spoiled or has set out at room ...

Age less than 6 months old Ear pain or crying like in pain Discharge is yellow or green, cloudy white or smells bad Clear drainage (not from a head injury) lasts more than 24 hours You think your ...

The skin bumps are the body's reaction to the insect's saliva. While the bug is sucking blood, some of its secretions get mixed in. Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening ...

Forcing a struggling child to take any medicine can lead to vomiting or choking. Using a better technique can sometimes get rid of the child's resistance. Doctors can sometimes replace a bad-tasting ...

The bee's stinger injects venom into the skin. The venom is what causes the symptoms. A severe life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. The main symptoms are hives with trouble ...

Increased size of one or more lymph nodes. Most are in the neck. Also, includes swollen lymph nodes in the armpit or groin It's larger than the same node on the other side of the body Normal nodes are ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).