Cuba eyes bigger export role for biotech drugs
Ivonne Menendez, a microscope technician at Cuba's Center of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, aids research in Havana as Cuban scientists mass produce EPO and other biotech products. With 1,000 plus workers, Cuba aims to boost overseas sales, reaching over 40 countries and about $100 million yearly, challenging patent holders and offering low prices in developing markets.
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Ivonne Menendez
Center of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Havana
Cuba
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Center
China
Amgen Inc
Johnson & Johnson
Kirin Brewery
Japan
United States
Europe
Argentina
Brazil
India
U.S
Advertising and body image in women's magazines debate
In Springfield and Decatur a discussion on magazine ads argues they pressure women toward an ideal body. Experts note images often misrepresent reality through airbrushing, affecting self esteem, while critics say ads reflect and shape standards but do not singlehandedly cause eating disorders.
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Springfield
Gary E. Myers
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Myers
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Inc
Eating disorders linked to advertising impact
A Springfield study cites estimates that 5 to 10 million U S women and girls suffer from eating disorders, with advertising reinforcing inadequacy and contributing to malnutrition and bone loss. SIU physicians note cultural pressures on appearance drive weight worries beyond medical issues.
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Springfield
Gary E. Myers
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Myers
United State
Amber Barnhart
SIU School of Medicine
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Decatur
Kevin Dettmar
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Gail Brooks
Vicomm Inc
Rock Island
Victoria’s Secret
Pierce Brosnan
Brooks
Jeff Hendricks
Jones and Thomas Marketing Communications Inc
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Carlos T. Min
Alyssa Raines
Jane Kim
Gary Myers
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Edap.era
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National Women’s Health Information Center
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