Jennifer Welsh

Connecticut

Freelance Journalist, Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance science writer & editor. Email: [email protected]

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Genocide Prevention & Responsibility to Protect

1 week ago | ipsnews.net | Gareth Evans |Jennifer Welsh

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Gene Therapies for Retinal Diseases Head to Clinical Trials

1 month ago | clinicallab.com | Jennifer Welsh

A rash of clinical trials in the fight against vision loss highlights the promise and peril of genetic therapies. We may be entering an era of gene therapies as long-lasting cures for some of our worst diseases, but many technical problems remain in the search for solutions. One area in which researchers are making progress is inherited retinal diseases, a large group of monogenic conditions that cause vision loss in around 4 million people worldwide.
New Lung Cancer Guidelines Help but Gaps in Care Remain

1 month ago | news.med.miami.edu | Jennifer Welsh

By: Jennifer Welsh | March 20, 2025 | 8 min. read | Share SummaryLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Updated guidelines for lung cancer screenings have improved access, but gaps in care remain.
As Trump menaces us in Canada, we have a question for Britain: when will you stand up to him? | Jennifer Welsh

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Jennifer Welsh

David Lammy thought he was reassuring Canadians. During his visit to Canada – for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers– he was asked about Donald Trump’s claims that the country should become the 51st state of the US. The UK foreign secretary stressed that Canada is a “proud [and] sovereign nation”, and – in his view – would remain so. When pressed further, he invoked Canada’s shared history and monarch with the UK, and our work together during the second world war.
How Long Do Cold and Flu Germs Live on Surfaces?

1 month ago | verywellhealth.com | Jennifer Welsh

In this article, the term "live" refers to a virus that can infect a person with a disease. Viruses are not technically considered "living" because they are not made of cells. They are genetic material (DNA or RNA) coated in a protein. They do not have metabolic processes (taking in nutrients or producing energy). Without a host, they cannot make more of themselves, respond to environmental changes, grow, or develop.
Is Lyme Disease Contagious From Person to Person?

2 months ago | msn.com | Jennifer Welsh

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Is Lyme Disease Contagious From Person to Person?

2 months ago | verywellhealth.com | Jennifer Welsh

Lyme disease is spread through a tick bite. Lyme disease is not contagious or spread from one person to another through touch or saliva. The bacteria that cause Lyme disease can live in the blood. Though there have been no cases, transmission through blood contact or a blood transfusion may be possible. It can be transmitted from a pregnant person to a fetus. Lyme disease is not contagious.
Navigating Care Through Every Phase of Metastatic Breast Cancer

2 months ago | verywellhealth.com | Jennifer Welsh

When you are managing metastatic breast cancer, planning for the future is both daunting and necessary. Understanding your care options through your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis is essential to navigating metastatic breast cancer. When you develop metastatic breast cancer, or when it's diagnosed, you're likely in the acute phase. During this phase, your disease may change rapidly. You may be having more symptoms, and your cancer may be spreading rapidly.
What's New in Cell Therapy Research and Treatment?

2 months ago | news.med.miami.edu | Jennifer Welsh

Home / News / Research and Innovation / Cancer By: Jennifer Welsh | January 28, 2025 | 7 min.
Notalgia Paresthetica and Cancer: Is There a Link?

2 months ago | verywellhealth.com | Jennifer Welsh

Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is not associated with cancer. However, it is a sign of a pinched spinal nerve. If you have intense itching, burning, or tingling along your shoulder blade — an itch just beyond where you can comfortably reach — chances are you have notalgia paresthetica. Itchy skin is associated with several cancers. However, the itchy back caused by notalgia paresthetica is not a sign of cancer. Notalgia paresthetica isn't linked with and doesn't increase your risk for any cancer.