Pope Francis’s condition “continues to be critical”, the Vatican said Saturday, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack that required “high-flow oxygen”, and also blood transfusions. “At the moment the prognosis is reserved,” it said, as the head of the Catholic Church prepared to spend his ninth night in Rome’s Gemelli […]
Disease name: Fatal familial insomnia (FFI) Affected populations: The disease affects an estimated 1 to 2 people per million every yearaccording to the National Organization of Rare Disorders. FFI is passed from parent to child, and between 50 and 70 families worldwide are believed to carry the genetic mutation that causes FFI. Males and females […]
The Louisiana resident infected with H5N1 bird flu is hospitalized in critical condition and suffering from severe respiratory symptoms, the Louisiana health department revealed Wednesday. The health department had reported the presumptive positive case on Friday and noted the person was hospitalized, as Ars reported. But a spokesperson had, at the time, declined to provide […]
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone is already in midseason form. After the Nuggets’ 118-114 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns Sunday night, Malone didn’t mince words when talking about his team’s effort. “Played that starting unit the whole third quarter to try to push their envelope a little bit,” Malone said. “That was probably a […]
