Insights

December 09, 2021

Helping Henry Find His Quality of Life

When we met Henry, he had been experiencing pain in his left shoulder, neck, and lower back. He had recently undergone a CT scan which showed concerning areas in his lungs, thyroid, lymph nodes, and bones that were highly suspicious for cancer. Henry had been told that he might have lung cancer, thyroid cancer, or lymphoma and a biopsy was needed to determine exactly what kind of cancer he Read now

December 09, 2021

The latest COVID-19 developments

At Private Health Management, our team of PhD-led research experts continuously monitor the latest news, research, and developments for new insights on the COVID-19 pandemic to improve the health and safety of our clients. Here’s the latest: What is the latest information regarding the newest SARS-CoV-2 variant, Omicron? On Friday, November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization declared a new COVID-19 variant Read now

December 09, 2021

Making Cancer a Sitting Target

Cancer is personal on many levels. It is an attack on one’s life and family. It is an attack on the body from within. And it is a molecular attack, as the cancer cells arm themselves with genetic alterations that enable them to grow faster, live longer, and steal resources from normal, healthy cells that are just trying to do their jobs. Every individual’s cancer is unique, with its own set of molecular abnormalities that distinguish it from everyone else’s. Read now

October 08, 2021

Going beyond the standard of care

In 2021 though, John knew something wasn’t right. After dealing with ongoing gastrointestinal issues and unexplained weight loss that was exacerbated by a COVID-19 infection, John underwent a CT scan and was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. His specific diagnosis (adenosquamous carcinoma) is a unique form of pancreatic cancer, which is a particularly aggressive form of an already aggressive disease. Read now

October 07, 2021

The latest COVID-19 developments

Is the Delta variant more transmissible than other strains? The Delta variant has been shown to spread at a faster rate1 than other known SARS-CoV-2 variants and is much more infectious than the Alpha variant. Studies suggest that key genetic changes, such as the L452R mutation, may enhance the ability of the virus to infect human cells. The Delta variant replicates more efficiently in the body, leading to a viral load that can be... Read now

October 07, 2021

Best flu protection

Yearly vaccines are the best way to protect yourself against the flu and the serious complications it can cause. Considering the continued COVID-19 pandemic and the increased infectiousness of the Delta variant, it’s particularly important to protect yourself and the people around you during the 2021/22 flu season while helping to reduce the strain on the healthcare system. Read now

June 24, 2021

A New Playbook in the Fight Against Cancer

The human body never stops. Our cells and organs are working all the time, in ways we don’t think about – until something goes wrong. Charles reached out to Private Health when his esophageal cancer spread to his lungs. Learn how combining a cancer vaccine with immunotherapy and molecular targeting has stabilized his condition. Read now

June 24, 2021

How COVID-19 Vaccines Could Open the Next Frontier in Cancer Treatment

The speed with which researchers developed safe, effective vaccines against COVID-19 was nothing short of miraculous. By demonstrating what can be accomplished through concerted effort and adequate resources, those strides should further propel research and development in therapeutic cancer vaccines, which offer hope and improved outcomes for millions of cancer patients around the world. Read now

June 24, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccines: The Facts on Fertility, Pregnancy & Breast Feeding

Since the start of the pandemic, Private Health has been committed to keeping our clients informed of the latest COVID-19 developments. In this month’s update, we’re addressing COVID-19 vaccines and fertility, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Our team of PhD-led research experts share our latest findings. Read now

May 18, 2021

Preventative Action Reduces Clotting Risk

The risk of blood clots is associated with many activities and health conditions, including smoking, long airline flights, birth control pills, diabetes, and cancer. It’s especially important to determine whether cancer patients have any additional conditions that further increase their likelihood of developing a blood clot. In this case study, when our cancer patient Bob developed symptoms consistent with a blood clot, we acted immediately. Read now

May 18, 2021

‘Long COVID’ is Real: Here’s What You Need to Know

Many COVID-19 patients are still battling symptoms long after the virus is no longer detected. While there is currently no consensus definition for this condition, patients suffering from "post-COVID-19 syndrome" can be separated into two cohorts: “post-acute COVID-19 syndrome” (PACS) and “Long COVID” (chronic COVID-19 syndrome; CCS)”. Read now