Why a cancer patient who had never been to Ireland developed an Irish brogue: case
When a middle-aged US patient with prostate cancer suddenly developed an uncontrollable ‘Irish brogue’, his doctors were stumped. Aged in his 50s, the man had…
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Why an elderly patient became confused after taking aspirin: case
Persistent back pain can cause patients to take drastic measures in the pursuit of relief, but one elderly man in the US got more than…
Warning after turmeric-based supplement linked to perforated gallbladder: case study
US doctors are highlighting the dangers of turmeric-based supplements, especially in patients with biliary conditions, after treating a rare case of a perforated gallbladder linked…
Warning after OTC cough medicine triggers liver injury: case
Clinicians are being urged to consider misuse of OTC cough medicines containing dextromethorphan in patients with abnormal liver results, after US doctors treated an octogenarian…
Dr Shahab Mahboubian: The surgeon who makes patients 15cm taller to improve their love lives
An orthopaedic surgeon says he has been performing dozens of cosmetic leg lengthening procedures on men who feel their short stature has left them unlucky…
Muhammad Ali’s doctors release new evidence ‘proving’ boxing trauma did not cause neurological symptoms
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s prominent neurological symptoms — namely, the left-arm rest tremor — were not the result of boxing-related head trauma, his doctors have…
COVID-19 was only a battle – the war continues, and we are losing
I’ve worked a lot the past two weeks. Things aren’t improving. I tried transferring some sick patients yesterday — from a smaller hospital to larger…
Doctor performs first ute-powered vasectomy
A urologist in the US says he’s performed the first electric ute powered vasectomy. Dr Christopher Yang’s brush with clinical history came about after the…
Polio case ‘tip of the iceberg’ in New York, doctor warns
Fears rising of more cases amid possible community spread and wastewater findings.
A man chased me on my morning walk – I now understand vulnerability
When I first started general practice, I met an elderly neighbour who loved walking in the very early morning. “Best time of the day,” he…
