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23 Contact Lenses Were Stacked in a Woman's Eye, and Her Cornea Couldn't Feel Them

Doctors removed 23 daily disposable contact lenses from a 64-year-old woman's eye after she developed severe pain, blurred vision, redness and dangerously high eye pressure.

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A Teen's "Bugging Feeling" in His Ear Was a Live Insect, and His Home Had Cockroaches

A Malta teenager with two days of ear pain and itching was found to have a live insect in his ear canal, highlighting safe removal and warning signs.

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A Live Fish Slipped Into a Bather's Throat in India and Wedged Head-Up Behind His Nose

A 52-year-old Indian man developed breathing and swallowing problems after a live fish entered his throat while bathing. Surgeons removed it intact and found no injury.

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VA Evidence Errors on Veterans' Disability Claims Rose Nearly Fivefold as Automated Claims Software Expanded Across Offices

Evidence-collection errors in veterans' disability claims rose from more than 66,000 in fiscal 2021 to over 329,000 in fiscal 2026 as VA automation expanded, an investigation found.

Medical Daily · 5h ago

Company That Never Worked on Ebola Won $18.8 Million CDC Contract to Screen Travelers at U.S. Airports

XpresTest, a subsidiary of XWELL, received an $18.8 million CDC contract for Ebola screening at U.S. airports despite having no previous Ebola experience, prompting scrutiny.

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Raw Cheddar From Family Farmstead Dairy Recalled in 12 States for Possible Listeria, Weeks After E. coli Recall

Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling raw mild and sharp cheddar sold in 12 states because of possible Listeria contamination, posing heightened risks to pregnant people and other vulnerable groups.

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Blood RNA Marker Flagged a Hidden Ovarian Cancer Precursor That Scans and CA125 Tests Miss in Stored Samples

Researchers identified a blood-based RNA marker that detected STIC, a precursor to high-grade serous ovarian cancer, but the experimental test requires prospective trials and is not available clinically.

Medical Daily · 6h ago

Santa Barbara Half Marathon Illnesses That Sent 27 Runners to Hospitals Appear Heat-Related as Police Keep Investigating

At least 27 runners sought hospital care after the Santa Barbara Half Marathon. Officials suspect heat and exertion, while police continue investigating and no contamination has been confirmed.

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Federal Preventive Task Force Ethics Waivers Cover Every Member, Including Two Who Own Private Medical Practices

Federal officials granted ethics waivers to all 16 members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, raising questions about conflicts involving medical practices, stocks and academic employers.

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Measles Response Will Stay Unchanged if U.S. Loses Elimination Status, CDC Director Says as PAHO Panel Meets

The CDC says its measles response would remain unchanged if the U.S. loses elimination status as PAHO reviews the country's record outbreak and confirmed cases exceed 5,000.

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