WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Tom Jozsi had to go to the hospital after inhaling a “drill bit” during a routine dental procedure.The inch-long drill bit was found deep in his lung.Doctors had to use a catheter intended for detecting cancer to remove the object from his lungs Tom Jozsi, 60, went to the dentist for a routine procedure but ended up in the hospital after inhaling … [Read more...] about Illinois man accidentally inhales drill bit during dental procedure
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Pokémon Go could help with depression, researchers said
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Location-based mobile games like Pokémon Go could benefit those with depression.Games like Pokémon Go promote outdoor activities, face-to-face socialization, and exposure to nature, the researchers said.The paper said location-based mobile games or apps could contribute to the solution to the growing mental health problem. Location-based … [Read more...] about Pokémon Go could help with depression, researchers said
Snakebite leaves woman with ‘world’s most painful disease’ [Video]
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: A Texas woman was bitten by a copperhead snake three times in 2017.She later developed complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a condition in which even the slightest touch can cause terrible pain.No effective treatment for CRPS exists at the moment. A woman from Texas has been diagnosed with the world's most painful condition after being bitten by … [Read more...] about Snakebite leaves woman with ‘world’s most painful disease’ [Video]
New technology can detect Dengue virus using smartphones
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Biomedical technology researchers used a new diagnostic kit called Cygnus for a rapid and accurate Dengue Fever detection. The new diagnostic test uses “lab on a strip” technology comparable to hospital-grade diagnostic tools and superior to other home testing kits.It also permits the identification of the specific dengue virus that caused the … [Read more...] about New technology can detect Dengue virus using smartphones
Myotonic dystrophy type II: the rare disease that caused Gilbert Gottfried’s death
WHAT'S BEING CLAIMED: The family of Gilbert Gottfried said the comedian died of "a long illness."Gottfried, who died Tuesday at age 67, had type II myotonic dystrophy, a kind of muscular dystrophy.It is a rare genetic muscle disorder that causes muscle weakness, pain and stiffness, and rapid heartbeat that can lead to death. The family of Gilbert Gottfried, who died on … [Read more...] about Myotonic dystrophy type II: the rare disease that caused Gilbert Gottfried’s death