Dr Allison: One of the most exciting realizations in recent years is that a fraction of patients who have received these immunotherapies can actually be cured. A good example is ipilimumab (Yervoy®), ...

A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the cellular and molecular interactions revealing how lymph nodes play a crucial role ...

Keytruda is not chemotherapy. It’s a type of treatment called immunotherapy. It works with the body’s immune system, helping T cells fight cancer cells. With immunotherapy, the body’s immune system ...

The immune system is a microscopic army, always on alert for threats to our body. The fact that most of us maintain good health is a testament to the immune system’s capabilities. Some of the most ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Why aren’t people able to see an allergist to be desensitized to a peanut allergy? As a child, I was allergic to dust, pet hair, milk and other things, but I received treatments. I am ...