Category: Acute Falccid Myelitis (AFM)
Kidney Stones on the Rise in Children and Teens
July 19th, 2023Incidences of kidney stones are rising among children and teens, especially young girls.
New Cases of Kidney Stones
Kidney stones, hard deposits of minerals and salts that can get caught in the urinary tract, are now occurring in younger people, parti… more »
Identifying Genetic Mutations Could Help Detect Bladder Cancer
March 22nd, 2023Identifying genetic mutations in urine could help detect bladder cancer years before symptoms arise, a new study found.
New Test Focuses on Mutations
Early diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer is crucial for survival from the disease, which is ex… more »
Scientists Find Virus May be to Blame for AFM
October 30th, 2019Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that a virus is to blame for a mysterious illness that can start like the sniffles, but quickly paralyze children.
Virus Causing AFM
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare, but serious condition. It aff… more »
Polio-like Illness Hits Children
October 13th, 2016The week of October 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a spike in a mysterious polio-like illness, confirmed this year in nearly half of the states in the country. From January 1st, to August 31st, 50 people in 24 states… more »
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