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Alleged pimple on the butt turned out to be a deadly infection of carnivorous germs

Necrotizing fasciitis: woman dies from carnivorous bacteria In the US, a 50-year-old woman died after having been infected with carnivorous...

Supposed doctor from Regensburg an impostor

Police and prosecutors investigate against Regensburg imposters 26.09.2012, updated 27.09.2012 As the police in Regensburg announced on Tuesday, a 34-year-old...

Allegedly cold patient lost after severe blood poisoning both legs and hands

Man thought he had a cold - then he loses his legs and hands A man from Wales who thought...

Avoidable tragedy Lung cancer is still underestimated

World lung cancer conference: problem lung cancer is still underestimatedHealth experts say millions of people worldwide have lung cancer without...

Avoidable health damage Thousands of medical errors confirmed

Fewer patients became victims of medical treatment errors In the past year, slightly fewer patients in Germany were the victims...

Preventable amputations of diabetic feet

Many foot amputations in diabetics could be avoided 07.09.2011 Every year around 28,000 so-called diabetic feet have to be amputated...

Increased blackbird death Usutu virus infections this year particularly prevalent

Especially the north of the country affected: Usutu virus occurs in 2018 reinforced The Usutu virus, which has its origins...

Increased use of Botox against wrinkles

Associations report increased use of Botox against wrinkles 29/09/2011 More and more women seem to have problems with their natural...

Increased serotonin release As an intestinal bacterium promotes overweight

Clostridium ramosum: bacterium promotes overweight It has been known for some time that certain intestinal bacteria can have an impact...