During the early part of the 2000s, there were reports of fatal Rhabdomyolysis cases associated with the use of Baycol, the anti-cholesterol drug. Baycol was
Dengue emerged to become a major medical problem all over the world since the 1950s. As many as 400 million people are infected every year across the globe.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 2,699,951 vaginal deliveries and 1,284,551 cesarean section (C-section) deliveries in the United States in 2014. 32.2% of all deliveries were done through a C-section. C-sections are one of the most commonly performed procedures in the US.
New York residents may know that mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. While it typically forms in the lungs, it can also occur in other parts of the body like the heart. The rarest form of mesothelioma occurs in the testicles, and there are 100 reported cases of the condition. Symptoms may include swelling of the scrotum or lumps or pain in the testicles.
Many people in New York suffer from hepatitis C, and an early diagnosis of the disease may lead to a better patient outcome. In developing countries where medical resources are scarce, diagnosis of hepatitis C can be difficult. A rapid diagnostic test for the disease that was developed in November 2016 may make diagnosis easier, even in places where there is no electricity.
