Imperial Valley News Center
‘Generic’ Biologic Drugs Appear Comparable to Brand-Name Counterparts
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- Written by Stephanie Desmon
Baltimore, Maryland - Generic forms of a biologic drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis appear to be as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts, a new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health analysis suggests.
Research Reveals Cancer Pathway to Spreading Through the Body
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- Written by Arthur Hirsch
Baltimore, Maryland - Cancer cells need oxygen to survive, as do most other life forms, but scientists had never tracked their search for oxygen in their early growth stages until now - a step toward deeper understanding of one way cancer spreads that could help treat the disease.
Why is pancreatic cancer so difficult to treat?
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- Written by Timothy J. Moynihan, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. Even with aggressive treatment, the prognosis is poor.
Pregnancy and Your Job - Making it Work
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Scottsdale, Minnesota - For most women, taking nine months off to rest while pregnant is not a possibility. Women often plan to work right up to their due dates in order to get the most time possible with their baby during maternity leave. But working during pregnancy isn’t always easy.
Back to School: Vaccinations and Immunizations Checklist
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- Written by Deborah Balzer
Rochester, Minnesota - It is the time of year for many parents and caregivers to make checklists to ensure children have the supplies they need for the school year. Mayo Clinic Children's Center pediatrician Dr. Robert Jacobson says vaccinations should definitely be on that list. He says they protect children from contracting and spreading diseases that could cause serious complications.
Olive oil: What are the health benefits?
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- Written by Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - The main type of fat found in all kinds of olive oil is monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). MUFAs are considered a healthy dietary fat.
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