Breakthrough infections and the COVID-19 delta variant: What you need to know
Reports of breakthrough COVID-19 infections are on the rise, as the delta variant rapidly spreads in communities across the country.
But what is a COVID-19 breakthrough infection, exactly, and why are certain people at greater risk of them? How much protection do vaccines provide against breakout infections? And what can you do to reduce your chances of developing a breakthrough infection if you’re fully vaccinated against COVID...
Diagnosed with a rare cancer: Now what?
Receiving any type of cancer diagnosis can be stressful, even if it’s a common or well-known disease, such as breast cancer, lung cancer or...
SBRT helps stage IV kidney cancer patient keep her treatment options open
Becky Van Curen’s family had no history of cancer. So, when she was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015, she was shocked and scared....
Back to school and the delta variant : 7 questions, answered
As many children prepare to return to school in person, the highly contagious delta variant continues to spur a rapid increase in COVID-19 infections.
So, what can parents do to protect themselves and their children, and curb their anxiety as students head back to class? We asked infectious diseases specialist and head of Internal Medicine David Tweardy, M.D.
What’s the best thing parents can do right now to prepare for...
