Cell Therapy Unit Description
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What was the main reason behind the elevated blood levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in Emily's case?

  • Presence of juvenile arthritis
  • Infection found by lab technicians
  • High levels of T cells releasing IL-6 during cancer cell destruction (correct)
  • An unexpected allergy to the treatment
  • What played a significant role in Emily's recovery from her illness?

  • Her birthday celebration in the hospital
  • Stem cell therapy
  • A newly developed drug blocking IL-6 (correct)
  • A bone marrow transplant
  • What would have likely happened to cellular therapy had Emily not recovered as quickly as she did?

  • It would have been more widely accepted
  • It would have been shut down completely (correct)
  • It would have received more funding
  • It would have led to more clinical trials
  • Why did Carl June consider applying the new drug off-label for Emily's treatment?

    <p>There were no other treatment options available at that time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the approval granted for using the IL-6–blocking drug on Emily?

    <p>It marked a turning point in Emily's recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dr. Grupp describe Emily's recovery from her illness?

    <p>&quot;Melted away&quot; quickly following treatment with the new drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of modifying Emily's T cells?

    <p>To culture them in the lab to increase their numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were Emily's cells stored after they were processed by the technicians?

    <p>In vat-like freezers bearing names of characters from The Simpsons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Emily have to be rushed back to the hospital after the infusions?

    <p>Due to spiking an alarming fever and throwing up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the outcomes of Emily's situation after the third day?

    <p>Her kidneys failed, and she drifted in and out of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tom mention about his daughter's condition in the intensive care unit?

    <p>She was borderline unconscious most of the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Emily's situation after being moved to the intensive care unit?

    <p>'Nothing made sense' according to Tom</p> Signup and view all the answers

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