We wanted to know whether we could detect warning signs of GVHD earlier, before patients feel sick, and soon enough for clinicians to intervene, before the damage becomes irreversible.
Sophie Paczesny, M.D., Ph.D. Co-leader of the Cancer Biology and Immunology Research Program at Hollings Cancer Center 
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A roadmap for dementia care: Early palliative care offers support for patients and caregivers facing dementia
For an estimated 11% of Americans over age 65 who have dementia and the over 11 million unpaid caregivers supporting them, there is no instruction manual for navigating life after diagnosis. A team of College of Nursing researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina is working to fill that gap. The team is led by Diana Layne, Ph.D., R.N., assistant professor, and her mentor, Teresa Kelechi, Ph.D., associate dean for Research.
Layne brings her expertise in dementia research to the team, and her KL2 award from the South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR) made this research possible. Kelechi, who serves as director of recruitment at SCTR, brings a rich background in geriatrics and dementia caregiver support. Their recent article published in Palliative and Supportive Care introduces a new structured virtual palliative care program – SUPPORT-D – designed to serve as a roadmap for the course of the illness.
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