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‘Hydrogen sulfide poisoning’: Attorney says resident near PEMEX facility had to seek medical help
Read full article: ‘Hydrogen sulfide poisoning’: Attorney says resident near PEMEX facility had to seek medical helpFollowing a release of chemicals at the PEMEX facility in Deer Park, several surrounding residents sought medical treatment, according to Houston attorney Ryan Zehl.
Cancer survivor shines a light on awareness while finding purpose in volunteering
Read full article: Cancer survivor shines a light on awareness while finding purpose in volunteering18-year-old Baytown native, Kaylyn White, is the newest volunteer at Houston-based animal rescue, Waiting Under the Willow Foundation.
Upfront Home Services offers many services for a cleaner, healthier, like-new home
Read full article: Upfront Home Services offers many services for a cleaner, healthier, like-new homeUpFront Home Services offers everything from carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning and more -- all with an authentic and honest service experience.
Bladder cancer treatment receives tremendous results, but can potentially cause deadly skin condition
Read full article: Bladder cancer treatment receives tremendous results, but can potentially cause deadly skin conditionAccording to the American Cancer Society, bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men.
Deep Brain Stimulation helps Humble woman eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease
Read full article: Deep Brain Stimulation helps Humble woman eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson’s diseaseIn an operation called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), doctors place electrodes in the brain to eliminate tremors from diseases like Parkinson’s.
New device offers hope to drug-resistant epilepsy patients
Read full article: New device offers hope to drug-resistant epilepsy patientsMichael Francis had uncontrolled, drug-resistant seizures. He wasn’t able to work, he couldn’t have a license to drive and he said it was starting to take away part of his identity.
Doctors say ‘second guessing’ from patients, families becoming more common during COVID treatment
Read full article: Doctors say ‘second guessing’ from patients, families becoming more common during COVID treatmentThe same questions are becoming more frequent, “Why didn’t you do this? Why didn’t you do that? Why didn’t you do this? I saw on TV that this is good,” said Dr. Joseph Varon of United Memorial Medical Center in North Houston.
UT Health studying Regeneron’s antibody treatment to help stop spread of COVID-19
Read full article: UT Health studying Regeneron’s antibody treatment to help stop spread of COVID-19Regeneron’s antibody treatment, referred to as a “COVID cocktail,” is showing promise in reducing the length and severity of the virus in people who have been exposed. It’s an injection of antibodies that could be used to protect caregivers or those who have been exposed to the virus. They’re researching whether injections of REGN-COV2, a combination of antibodies originally isolated from patients who have recovered from COVID-19, could help stop the spread. “Those antibodies...are a rapid response to the people who get COVID and that may help them reduce their symptoms or prevent hospitalizations. Or in this case, rapidly prevent COVID in people who live with people who have been diagnosed with COVID,” Dr. Gioia said.
Real or not? Putting COVID-19 vaccine claims through the Trust Index
Read full article: Real or not? Putting COVID-19 vaccine claims through the Trust IndexWe used our Trust Index to look into this debate and help clear up some confusion about a potential vaccine. In the race to find a COVID-19 vaccine, there is a new spin to an old debate. COVID-19 vaccine won’t be ready soonAs the debate heats up, it could be a while before we even see a COVID-19 vaccine on the market. Also, they are short term antibodies that last for a couple of weeks.”What is the Trust Index? Trust Index is Graham Media Group’s initiative to combat misinformation and provide viewers and readers fact-checked information to share with others.
Vein Clinics of America will help identify and treat vein disease | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2
Read full article: Vein Clinics of America will help identify and treat vein disease | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Vein Clinics of America will help identify and treat vein disease | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: February 19, 2020, 3:47 pmVein Clinics of America (VCA) is the oldest, largest, most experienced vein treatment center in the country devoted to providing the highest quality of outpatient care. They are nation’s largest network of board-certified phlebologists. VCA’s nationwide network of vein clinics keep patients healthy and strong with minimally invasive treatments for varicose and spider veins.