Month: April 2017

Orlando Sentinel 20 percent of patients with serious conditions are first misdiagnosed, study saysOrlando SentinelMore than 20 percent of patients who sought a second opinion at one of the nation’s premier medical institutions had been misdiagnosed by their primary care providers, according to new research published Tuesday. Twelve percent of the people who asked …Mayo: 88% … Read more

The Hill Overnight Regulation: Dems say Trump FDA nominee too close to drug industryThe HillWelcome to Overnight Regulation, your daily rundown of news from the federal agencies, Capitol Hill, the courts and beyond. It’s Tuesday evening here in Washington where GOP lawmakers appear to be making a second go at efforts to repeal and replace …Scott … Read more

fox4kc.com Kindergartner loses leg after strep throat leads to dangerous infectionABC NewsAn Ohio girl is recovering after a rare complication from strep throat led to a dangerous infection, which required amputation of one leg. Tessa Puma, 6, was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, an infection by what is commonly called flesh-eating …6-year-old dancer loses leg after … Read more

WABE 90.1 FM VIDEO: Badger Burying A Cow Surprises ScientistsWABE 90.1 FMCamera trap image of an American badger burying a calf carcass by itself in Utah’s Grassy Mountains, January 2016. Courtesy of Evan Buechley. Originally published on April 4, 2017 5:26 pm. This story starts with the mystery of a missing cow. University …This amazing … Read more

NBC4i.com Autism Awareness Month highlighted at Franklin County Commissioners MeetingNBC4i.comCOLUMBUS (WCMH) — This is Autism Awareness Month and two families with children on the autism spectrum spoke at the Franklin County Commissioner’s meeting about their children’s unique gifts. The Center for Disease Control said one in 68 children …Hurricane Grill & Wings’ April Fools’ Day “Blue … Read more

USA TODAY 51 Babies Born With Zika-Related Birth Defects In The US Last YearNPRHealth officials have published the first comprehensive view of Zika-linked birth defects occurring in the U.S.. The study is the largest so far to estimate the risk of severe birth defects from Zika infections in pregnant women, researchers report …One in 10 … Read more

Medscape Weight History Links Overweight/Obesity and MortalityMedscapePeople who were overweight or obese in the past have a higher risk of all-cause and specific-cause mortality, compared with those who consistently maintained a healthy weight, according to a large, US-based, multicohort analysis. By using weight …Carrying Some Extra Pounds May Not Be Good After AllNPRBaby’s Epilepsy Tied … Read more

KARE April update: What happened? Where’s the baby?KAREThat’s the question everyone is asking about April, the now-famous-and-very-pregnant giraffe at Animal Adventure Park. On Friday, it seemed like it was a sure thing, with her keepers posting, “All observations, behavior, and predictions suggest a calf …LIVE STREAM: April the Giraffe’s ‘normal routine’ returnsWDIV DetroitApril The Giraffe … Read more