Islet cell transplantation is a new approach to the treatment of diabetes wherein healthy cells are transplanted to replace damaged pancreatic islet cells. The researchers have now found a way to prevent the immune system from attacking the new healthy cells.
Nephroblastoma, more commonly known as Wilms' Tumor, is a form of kidney cancer that affects young children. But, New England offensive lineman Nathaniel "Nate" Solder and his wife are now trying to call attention to this previously unknown disease that is causing a threat to their infant son's life.
