By Shaji Kumar, MD, Professor of Medicine, Hematology, Mayo Clinic  |  Nov 1, 2017

Multiple Myeloma: Promising New Therapies, But Challenges Remain

This week, our series on multiple myeloma continues as we talk about immunotherapies and other promising new treatments with Shaji Kumar, MD. Dr. Kumar is a professor of medicine in the division of hematology at Mayo Clinic, where he chairs the myeloma group across all three Mayo sites. Dr. Kumar…more.

Categories: General, Multiple Myeloma
By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Nov 18, 2015

Personalized Medicine & Companion Diagnostics: Speaking with Keith Stewart, Director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine

Editor’s Note: This week, we sit down with Keith Stewart, director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine. Real World Health Care:  Why was the Center for Individualized Medicine formed at the Mayo Clinic? What were its initial goals and how have those goals changed? Keith Stewart:   The Center…more.

By Linda Barlow  |  Dec 11, 2013

Get Your Flu Shot Now to Stay Healthier Later

So you think you’re too busy to get your flu shot? It’s easy to put off, but taking the time to do it sooner rather than later could prevent you from getting sick while helping to protect those you care about – during the holidays and beyond. That’s why the U.S.…more.

By Linda Barlow  |  Oct 22, 2013

Support and Health Information for Breast Cancer Patients Just a Click Away

As we saw in last week’s post, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is helping to change the way those living with breast cancer access the information they need to live healthier.  But ACS is not the only organization that’s empowering patients, especially women, to take control of their health through innovative…more.

Categories: Access to Care
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