Jardiance and Farxiga: Lower Limb Amputations and Flesh-Eating Genital Infections

A specific class of prescription medications designed to treat high blood sugar levels in those with type 2 diabetes called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors have been associated with side effects such as dizziness upon standing, feeling faint or lightheaded, as well as more adverse effects such as lower limb amputations and Fournier’s gangrene, which is…

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Cancer Detection and the Consequences of Misdiagnosis

More than 1.6 million patients in the U.S. each year are given a cancer diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. As an aggressive medical condition, cancer often spreads quickly. Survival of the condition often depends on early detection and effective treatment with the goal of removing the malignancy from the body. In too many…

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Leaf Blowers Bring Unforeseen Risks

With fall almost upon us, the leaves have begun to change colors – beautiful red, yellow, and orange leaves eventually turn brown and fall to the ground. And while the process proves quitebeautiful, we eventually find them scattered across our sidewalks and lawns, creating a risk of slip and fall accidents. In such cases, the…

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