NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Mary Hill Youth and Family Center’s building has long been at a crossroads overlooking this rural Appalachian city, but its purpose has evolved. For 65 years, residents of Nelsonville and the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio traveled to the hilltop hospital seeking care. Then, in 2014, the 15-bed hospital, which was […]
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IntroductionWhy veterinary vaccines are important?Types of veterinary vaccinesHow can veterinary vaccines positively impact human health?How can veterinary vaccines adversely affect human health?ReferencesFurther Reading The use of veterinary vaccines is increasing exponentially to protect both animal health and public health. However, there is evidence indicating that humans unintentionally exposed to veterinary vaccines can develop adverse events. […]
IntroductionHistoryCauses and symptomsGeneticsPYGM geneEpidemiologyDiagnosis and treatmentReferencesFurther reading McArdle's disease, also known as Glycogen Storage Disease Type V, or GSD5, is a congenital disorder of muscle metabolism. It occurs when the body loses its ability to break down glycogen leading to characteristic symptoms like fatigue, muscle pain, and cramps. McArdle's disease is a genetic disorder due […]
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To the bitter end! Woman, 64, nearly dies of ‘toxic SQUASH syndrome’ after being poisoned by trendy calabash juice An unnamed 64 year old woman nearly died of toxic squash syndrome The disease occurs when a person consumes toxic levels of cucurbitacin Cucurbitacin is a naturally occurring toxin in gourds like pumpkins and squash An […]
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Centene Showers Politicians With Millions as It Courts Contracts and Settles Overbilling Allegations
On Nov. 2, 2021, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s reelection campaign received 10 separate $10,000 contributions from what appeared to be unrelated health insurance plans from across the country. The Buckeye Community Health Plan of Ohio, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, and Peach State Health Plan of Georgia were among the companies that sent money to the Democrat, […]
CELINA, Tenn. — It was about 1 a.m. on April 19, 2016, when a burglary alarm sounded at Dale Hollow Pharmacy in Celina, a tiny town in the rolling, wooded hills near the Kentucky border. Two cops responded. As their flashlights bobbed in the darkness, shining through the pharmacy windows, they spotted a sign of […]
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Brendan Fraser attended a screening of The Whale at Alice Tully Hall on Tuesday night with two of his three sons by his side. Holand, 18, and Leland, 16, posed for rare photos on the red carpet with their dad, showing off their unique sense of style. Holden was dressed in a dark blue suede […]
It’s hard to believe, but Ashlee Simpson Ross’s first born Bronx Wentz is already fourteen, and his doting aunt Jessica Simpson took the opportunity to celebrate his big day on Sunday! Jessica posted a photo of herself and her nephew, standing together beside a green and white decorated cookie cake, to her six million followers […]
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To the bitter end! Woman, 64, nearly dies of ‘toxic SQUASH syndrome’ after being poisoned by trendy calabash juice An unnamed 64 year old woman nearly died of toxic squash syndrome The disease occurs when a person consumes toxic levels of cucurbitacin Cucurbitacin is a naturally occurring toxin in gourds like pumpkins and squash An […]
