Tetanus

When was the last time you heard of a friend or coworker complaining of lockjaw (or tetanus)? I, personally, hadn’t heard of any cases before an unvaccinated six-year old boy was admitted to a hospital in the Grey-Bruce area of Ontario, in Canada, last week. Let’s re-examine the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment options […]

Porphyria is a rare disorder that can involve multiple body systems. Those who have this disorder can have severe symptoms that require intensive treatment, whereas others may never know they have it.