Monthly Archives: August 2023

Houston woman dies from fungal meningitis after getting plastic surgery in Mexico

A Houston mother who lost her daughter to the infection is hoping to send a warning to people thinking about getting surgeries outside of the United States. HOUSTON — In the last month, three people in Texas have died from fungal meningitis, bringing the death toll in the state to 11. A Houston mother who […]

Douglas Adams, MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon with Colorado Orthopedic Specialists

New York City, New York Aug 23, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Dr. Adams is a reputable orthopedic surgeon with Colorado Orthopedic Specialists, which is a part of the HealthONE Physician Group. His specialty training includes procedures for hip arthroscopy and hip preservation surgery, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, and robotic total joint replacement surgery. His additional […]

New COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 more infectious, capable of causing infection in vaccinated individuals: US CDC

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a statement expressing concerns about the newly identified BA.2.86 lineage of the coronavirus. According to the CDC, this variant may possess a heightened ability to infect individuals who have previously contracted COVID-19 or have been vaccinated against it. While the CDC has noted […]

DWP to provide £8k a year cash boost for people with one of 25 stomach problems

People in the UK can claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in the UK if they live with a stomach condition that demands extra living costs. There are around 2.8 million people claiming PIP, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Many will qualify for PIP if they have a long-term disability, physical or […]

Widow of man who died from listeria infection suing Frugals in Tacoma

The widow of a 73-year-old man who died of a listeria infection is now suing the Tacoma fast-food restaurant after serving him the same milkshakes-which have also been blamed for the listeria deaths of two other people. The lawsuit says 73-year-old Charles Roberson of Yelm, who had a weakened immune system, was first hospitalized with […]

Red Cross to permanently close Sonora blood bank next month

The Sonora Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center at Greenley and Sanguinetti roads will close effective Sept. 23 because it’s “among the top high-cost Red Cross Donation Centers in the country,” the nonprofit American Red Cross recently told donors in Tuolumne County. In an email sent to donors earlier this month, the national organization […]

Nemours Children’s Health Researchers to Present at World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

August 23, 2023 — Researchers from Nemours Children’s Health will present a range of studies at the World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Aug. 27 – Sept. 1 in Washington D.C., the leading global conference in the field. Nemours Children’s presentations will highlight advances in complex congenital heart disease, prevention, cardiomyopathy in rare diseases, […]