#Dad receives ‘world’s first’ double hand transplant

#Dad receives ‘world’s first’ double hand transplant

“Dad receives ‘world’s first’ double hand transplant” A dad who lost the use of his hands to a rare disease has had them replaced in a world-first operation. Steven Gallagher, 48, suffered scleroderma, a condition where the skin hardens and tightens. He was in horrendous pain as his fingers and hands started curling into fists,…

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#Pfizer CEO downplays monkeypox outbreak fears

#Pfizer CEO downplays monkeypox outbreak fears

“Pfizer CEO downplays monkeypox outbreak fears” Pfizer boss Albert Bourla said he isn’t yet concerned about a widening monkeypox outbreak after confirmation of the first stateside case triggered alarm bells this week. Bourla, who helmed the pharmaceutical giant throughout its development of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, said Wednesday the monkeypox data he has seen thus…

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#Mom with ALS stands, shares mother-son wedding dance

#Mom with ALS stands, shares mother-son wedding dance

“Mom with ALS stands, shares mother-son wedding dance” In an emotional moment captured on video, a groom shared a dance with his mother who is unable to walk. Zak Poirier and his mom, Kathy Poirier, went viral after the son — along with his wedding planner — each shared footage of the heartwarming moment on social media….

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#Legionnaires’ outbreak confirmed in Bronx neighborhood

#Legionnaires’ outbreak confirmed in Bronx neighborhood

“Legionnaires’ outbreak confirmed in Bronx neighborhood” An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has been reported in a Bronx neighborhood, city health officials said Friday. Four people in the borough’s Highbridge neighborhood have been diagnosed with the disease, which is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria that forms in warm water, according to the city Department…

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