Terranova Medica, LLC

08/20/2025

Finding a clinical trial just got easier. 🧫
Our new Mycology Clinical Trial Matching Service, in collaboration with Carebox, connects patients to studies based on their unique situation—without the confusion of large trial databases.

🔍 Match to relevant mycology research
💬 Ask questions to a dedicated navigator
Try Now: https://fightfungus.org/clinical-trials-how-do-i-find-a-clinical-trial/

07/21/2025

Cancer care depends on more than chemo. It depends on antifungals and antibiotics working.

But antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is putting that at risk—and few in oncology are talking about it.
A new article from STAT News highlights why AMR must be addressed not just by infectious disease specialists, but by oncologists, cancer societies, and cancer researchers alike.

📰 Read the full article here:
https://www.statnews.com/2025/07/16/cancer-microbial-resistance-oncologists-antibiotics-immunotherapies/

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! This Independence Day, we celebrate scientific discovery, innovation, and the health freedoms we cherish. Enjoy the fireworks—and rest easy knowing modern medicine moves forward every day, thanks to cutting-edge research and care.

06/09/2025

A SPECIAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

Join us at JADPRO Live 2025 (October 23) for two 1.5-hour, hands-on oncolytic melanoma injection classes—no charge!
• Learn intralesional techniques from leading APs:
– Lisa Kottschade, APRN (Mayo Clinic)
– Suzanne McGettigan, CRNP (UPenn)
– Meg Leddy, PA-C (Duke)

• Ideal for physicians, NPs, PAs, nurses, and pharmacists caring for melanoma/skin-cancer patients
Spaces are limited. If you’re registered for JADPRO Live 2025 and want to join, fill out the interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW0k8pL0zJiPhUYJ9_Ekn0NDBY1gHRkGmjzpebUUUdeHMoDA/viewform
You’ll be contacted about availability.

04/10/2025

The new Fungal Diagnostics Hub, now available on the Fungus Education Hub, contains a range of educational and informational resources on fungal diagnostics. One informational resource is the list of Fungal Disease Reference Labs, which connects healthcare professionals to diagnostic laboratories across North America that offer advanced fungal testing services.

This resource is especially valuable for providers in facilities without access to specialized fungal diagnostics.

🔎 What you'll find:

- Contact details for leading fungal diagnostic labs

- Direct links to lab services and submission guidelines

- U.S. and Canadian lab options, organized by state or province

- Primary contacts to streamline consults and referrals

We hope this tool empowers clinicians to make informed, timely decisions for patients with suspected or confirmed fungal infections.

📍 Explore the hub: funguseducationhub.org/fungal-diagnostics-hub

01/26/2025

This week we recorded videos on injection techniques for oncolytic therapies at the iExcel Center at UNMC. We are excited to work with on a comprehensive continuing education curriculum for this innovative cancer therapeutic approach.

01/19/2025

Wildfires and Valley Fever—what’s the connection?

Check out the research from UC Berkeley/CDPH (Phillips et al., Environmental Epidemiology 2023) who analyzed 19 wildfires in California (2003-2015)

Stay tuned as the experts start weighing in on the implications of the Los Angeles fires on Valley Fever epidemiology. Share below ⬇️

12/31/2024

"Could it be fungal? Learn how to identify the signs of fungal infections in our upcoming webinar with experts Dr. Derek Bays and Dr. Patrick Mazi. Gain insights into diagnostic workups for challenging cases.

🗓️ January 7, 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM CST
🎟️ Secure your spot now: https://funguseducationhub.org/msgerc-grand-rounds-webinar-series-episode-11-could-it-be-fungal-exploring-clinical-scenarios/

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12/26/2024

New ISHAM Course Alert!
Are you ready to deepen your knowledge of fungal diagnostics? Coming soon: Application of Fungal Diagnostics in Clinical Scenarios.

Case-based learning, real-world scenarios, and insights from leading experts in the field.

Perfect for healthcare professionals across specialties like pediatrics, hematology oncology, ICU, HIV care, and more.

Stay tuned for the release date and secure your spot to earn a certificate from ISHAM.

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at Terranova Medica! Wishing you a season filled with joy, peace, and good health.

11/05/2024

More cases of s*xually-transmitted dermatophyte infections in NYC.

Brief summary: The report describes four cases of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) infections, a type of s*xually transmitted ringworm, in New York City in men who have s*x with men. TMVII has been reported in Europe and Southeast Asia; these are among the first cases in the United S...

08/30/2024

Propensity to severe immune-related adverse events with immunotherapy: is there a genetic connection?

While immunotherapy shows remarkable results in treating skin cancer, the burden of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) is a factor to weigh when considering the use of these regimens, particularly in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant settings. Why do some patients experience severe irAEs with immunotherapy? In a recent paper, researchers at NYU Langone identified a gene signature ( ie, enrichment in a gene called spleen tyrosine kinase) in immune cells at baseline in patients who experienced severe irAEs after receiving ipilimumab /nivolumab in the post-surgical setting. Efforts like this to find biomarkers to support therapeutic decision making regarding immunotherapy are critical to optimize outcomes.

Find the article here➡️ https://aacrjournals.org/clincancerres/article-abstract/doi/10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-24-0900/746832/Tyrosine-protein-kinase-SYK-related-gene-signature?redirectedFrom=fulltex