Sorry been off rowing (see Gendry) for so long, but I’m back with a nonHIV blog post about things that have been published to change the CD4/CD8 ratio. If you are a new to this …
Monthly issues
#19 – Arya Stark & Mesothelioma – How T Cells Impact Her Survival
Guest blog from Colin Ruggerio. Arya Stark braved Daenerys’ attack on Kings Landing and survived, but she’s not out of the woods for developing a serious respiratory-related illness. Both during and after Khaleesi’s dragon …
#18-Exploratory Therapy…and exploratory biomarker
Hello again dear readers. Sorry to interrupt Season 8 of Thrones, but there is a hot of the press clinical series/ case reports on an experimental therapy for a deadly viral infection. In …
#17-Another blow to the ratio for clinical prediction, but maybe there is something to learn after all.
Hello Dear Readers- Sorry it has been awhile since I posted. The night is dark and full of terrors. Before we go any further…I want you to know I’m not only posting about articles where …
#16- Plot twist you didn’t see coming-Smoking raises CD4/CD8 ratios (but is still bad for you)
Hello dear readers. In the Game of Thrones it is common to have a large army at your back, a festive celebration, a great plan, and then suddenly it all comes crashing down. This is …
#15- The immune sentries know tuberculosis is coming
Ok dear readers I suspect you are tired of all the HIV centric blogs (issues 2, 5, 8-10 and 12-14), after all we promised epic battle across the known world. So, it is time we …
#14- A daring raid to restore the ratio…and an evil stronghold remains unconquered
Welcome back sweet summer children. Anyone who follows Game of Thrones knows that any war or strategy is full of hope but also, missteps, and disappointments. All one can do is lick your wounds and …
#13 Theon vs Yara. Whose bigger? (…meaning the HIV reservoir, where is your mind?)
Welcome back dear readers! If you remember our last blog we highlighted recent evidence that there might be patterns to who has a “big” HIV reservoir and who has a “small” reservoir. Now we’ve known …
No. 12 Is the HIV reservoir different in People leaving in Essos than Westeros?
Hello sweet summer children! Regular blog readers know better immune understanding leads to better battlefield decisions. Our goal here is to highlight new findings, point out intelligence gaps, and ultimately deploy therapies that restore healing …
No. 11 Even the Lannisters have Tyrion… so maybe CD8s can be good guys
Warning sweet summer children this blog post is NOT for you. Typically, these blogs discuss clinically interesting medical conditions. Often these blogs contrast the current state of say HIV care, with the long winter decades …