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This week in the news we were reminded again of body wisdom — the body is resilient and is designed to move you toward health. Read on: Biologics for Psoriasis and Arthritis The new drugs for psoriasis and arthritis are highly effective but come with significant risks. Biologics to treat…
The FDA released an update regarding the association between breast implants and lymphoma. The agency is reporting that they are aware of 414 cases of BIA-ALCL, a rare T-cell lymphoma that can develop following breast implants. Also, studies estimate that the lifetime risk of developing BIA-ALCL for patients with textured…
People’s gut bacteria may cause them to experience life-threatening reactions after taking the chemo drug irinotecan, according to researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. According to their study, 40% of patients who receive irinotecan, which is used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer, experience severe diarrhea that requires hospitalization and…
