New synthetic drug strains are making it difficult to diagnose overdoses
Experts say many of these new synthetic drugs don’t show up on blood tests, making it more difficult for medical professionals to identify an overdose.
An Australian father of three has been left fighting for his life after contracting Guillian-Barre Syndrome, which has left him unable to move or breathe on his own.
Oregon firefighter dies after suffering 'irreversible' damage to organs while battling wildfires, family says
A young firefighter in Oregon was taken off life support after he suffered “irreversible” damage to his organs while battling the wildfires, his family says.
Nebraska man claims missed West Nile diagnosis left him paralyzed
A Nebraska man claims that his doctor’s quick dismissal of his symptoms four years ago have left him paralyzed and with damaged hearing after later tests confirmed that he was suffering from West Nile virus.
Pediatric resident meets nurse who cared for him as newborn
Pediatric resident Brandon Seminatore was doing a monthlong rotation at the same neonatal intensive care unit where he was cared for as a newborn when he came across someone from his past.
Girl, 4, contracts life-threatening infection after trying on shoes without socks, mom claims
A mother in the U.K. is warning others about the danger of trying on shoes without socks after her 4-year-old daughter allegedly contracted a life-threatening infection on her foot from doing so.