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Biosimilars explained
Slide 2: Summary of Biopharmaceuticals Biopharmaceuticals are medicines made from living cells. They are made up of large, complex proteins that can target diseases in ways that other drugs cannot. Because they are so complex, they…
Clinical interview: questions and answers about the treatment of urothelial bladder cancer
EnglishUrothelial bladder cancer (UBC) is a cancer that starts in the cells that line the inside of your bladder. It is the most common form of bladder cancer and more than 19,000 women are diagnosed with UBC each year.The good news?…
15 minutes with: Sabrina Johnson talks about treating female sexual arousal disorder
October is Menopause Awareness Month.You've probably heard of a little blue pill called Viagra that's prescribed to men with erectile dysfunction. But can you name a treatment for sexual arousal disorder that is specifically for women? NO?…
Practical guide against migraines
EnglishIf you or a loved one suffers from a migraine disorder, you may already know that it is more than “just a headache.”Many people think of migraines as a severe headache, but migraines are actually a neurological disorder with many…
A sinus infection revealed nasal polyps – and a complicated twist
As told to Nicole Audrey SpectorI was in my mid-40s and working as an elementary school teacher in the 1990s when I developed asthma and allergy symptoms. Over-the-counter allergy medication relieved my symptoms. But about five years later,…
Types of melanoma
Michelle Sabia, MPH, CPH
Michelle Sabia is passionate about health equity and has dedicated her career to supporting underserved populations through education, direct service programs and advocacy. She is certified in public health and…
Managing atopic dermatitis in children
October is Eczema Awareness Month.If your childhood memories involve pitifully scratching your itchy skin while an adult gently warned you to stop or you'd make it worse, you're far from alone. More than 9.6 million children in the United…
How does your HIV infection affect your gynecological health?
EnglishYou don't hear about HIV in the news anymore, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist anymore. The most recent statistics show that about 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV and about 13% of those people do not know they…
How does your HIV status affect your gynecological health?
SpanishHIV isn't in the news as much anymore, but that doesn't mean it's gone away. The latest statistics show that about 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV - and about 13% of those people don't know they have HIV. That's…
Migraine toolkit
If you or a loved one suffers from migraines, you may already know that they are more than “just a headache.”Many people think of migraines as a severe headache, but migraines are actually a neurological disorder with many different…
8 things to consider if you have cervical cancer
EnglishUndergoing cancer treatment is not an easy task. Intensive therapies, physical changes, and fear of recurrence are common among women who have undergone cervical cancer treatment. However, recovery does not end with the end of…
As a breast surgeon, I felt invincible until I was diagnosed with breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As told to Marnie GoodfriendMy only wish was to become a doctor. My father was a surgeon and my mother was a nurse. I did my PhD on the genetics of cancer and trained as a breast surgeon in my 30s.…
How biosimilars help with chronic diseases
Biosimilars are medicines used to treat numerous chronic diseases. And they are copies of biologics.What are biologics? Medicines from living cellsBiologics are complex medicines made from living cells such as yeast or bacteria.Regular…
Clinically speaking: Questions and answers about the treatment of urothelial bladder cancer
Urothelial bladder cancer (UBC) is cancer that starts in the cells that line the inside of your bladder. It's the most common type of bladder cancer – and more than 19,000 women receive a UBC diagnosis every year.The good news? Bladder…
How menopause affects the gut microbiome
Hot flashes and sleep problems get the most attention in midlife, but many women also notice changes in their gut. Bloating appears out of nowhere, once-reliable toilet routines go completely off track, and foods that once seemed fine now…
6 ways to strengthen your musculoskeletal system
October is Musculoskeletal Awareness Month.Your musculoskeletal system is everything. And we're not exaggerating.The musculoskeletal system consists of bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints, cartilage and other connective…
Clinical interview: Questions and answers about HER2-mutant breast cancer
EnglishOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.About one in five breast cancers has a mutation in the HER2 gene. Cancers with HER2 gene mutations are a type of breast cancer with high levels of HER2 proteins, which promote the growth and…
Encourage your partner to undergo prostate cancer screening
EnglishYou may be wondering why an article about prostate cancer appears in a women's health publication. That's because prostate cancer is common and many women know and love people with prostates.The good news is that although prostate…