Imperial Valley News Center
Tired of Feeling Tired? Strategies for Cancer-Related Fatigue
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- Written by Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Scottsdale, Arizona - Do you feel some days that you're so fatigued nothing seems to help? One of the primary concerns we hear about during and after cancer treatment is that you're exhausted. This fatigue may feel different than anything you've ever experienced.
Is Hospice the Answer for You or Your Loved One?
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Rochester, Minnesota - Many families are facing a serious, life-limiting illness for the first time. This can be overwhelming for both the patient and the entire family, especially if you don't know where to turn for answers and support.
Vast Majority of People With Mitral Valve Prolapse Won’t Need Surgery
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- Written by Dr. Sorin Pislaru
Rochester, Minnesota - The vast majority of people who have mitral valve prolapse do not require surgery. For some, though, surgery is needed eventually. To monitor your condition, you should have regular follow-up appointments with your doctor, along with imaging exams of the mitral valve. How often you need these appointments depends on the severity of your condition. Antibiotics before dental work no longer are recommended for people with mitral valve prolapse.
Male menopause: Myth or reality?
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- Written by Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona - Hormone changes are a natural part of aging. Unlike the more dramatic reproductive hormone plunge that occurs in women during menopause, however, sex hormone changes in men occur gradually. Here's what to expect, and what you can do about it.
Drug Combo Shuts Down Stem Cells, Tumor Growth in Lung Cancer
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- Written by Kevin Punsky
Jacksonville, Florida - Researchers on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus have shut down one of the most common and lethal forms of lung cancer by combining the rheumatoid arthritis drug auranofin with an experimental targeted agent.
The United States Welcomes Release of Djiboutian Prisoners of War
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the release by Eritrea of four Djiboutian prisoners, taken captive after the 2008 conflict over the shared border between the two countries.
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