Hacking the Immune Response to Solid Tumors: Harnessing the Anti-Cancer Capacities of Oncolytic Bacteria.

Oncolytic bacteria are a classification of bacteria with a natural ability to specifically target solid tumors and, in the process, stimulate a potent immune response. Currently, these include species of , , , / (Coley's Toxin), , , and . Advancements in techniques and methodology, including genetic engineering, create opportunities to "hijack" typical host-pathogen interactions and subsequently harness oncolytic capacities.

The "teach-back" method improves surgical informed consent and shared decision-making: a proof of concept study.

Introduction: The teach-back method is a communication tool that can improve patient safety and shared decision-making. Its utility in patient care has been studied extensively in many areas of clinical medicine. However, the literature on teach-back in surgical patient education and informed consent is limited, and few studies have been conducted to test its impact on perioperative patient interactions.

Advanced Telemedicine Training and Clinical Outcomes in Type II Diabetes: A Pilot Study.

COVID-19 caused a dramatic increase in the scope and utilization of telemedicine. However, the sustainability of the permanent integration of telemedicine in the management of chronic disease beyond the pandemic is still enigmatic. The purpose of this retrospective chart review was to analyze the effect of advanced training in telemedicine on clinical outcomes in type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the United States.