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Boy, 4, given accidental vasectomy during hernia surgery, Texas lawsuit says – National

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Boy, 4, given accidental vasectomy during hernia surgery, Texas lawsuit says - National

A Texas family is suing a local hospital, claiming their four-year-old son went into surgery for a routine hernia operation and came out with an accidental partial vasectomy. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the parents filed the lawsuit earlier this month against the Texas Children’s Hosptial and Dr. Susan L. Jarosz, claiming medical negligence. … Read more

CDC investigates ‘one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease’ in US history among gay and bisexual men in Florida

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CDC investigates 'one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease' in US history among gay and bisexual men in Florida

The CDC said Thursday there have been 26 cases and seven deaths from meningococcal disease in Florida during the investigation period. Among those, 24 cases and six deaths were in men who have sex with men. The CDC says the outbreak is “primarily among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, including … Read more