Diagnosis

Lawyer’s Routine Check Leads to Lifesaving Cancer Diagnosis, Spurs Nationwide Call for Prostate Screening

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LLAY, United Kingdom — Ian Edwards, a 53-year-old director at the law firm Allington Hughes based in North Wales and Cheshire, discovered he had prostate cancer almost by accident during a routine health check that involved measuring his blood pressure. Despite showing no typical symptoms of the disease, Edwards underwent surgery to remove his prostate following a shocking diagnosis that revealed a potentially life-threatening cancer. The initially unsuspected health issue came to light when a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test conducted during a regular medical assessment at his GP’s office showed high levels of PSA, which … Read more

Former Fashion CEO Faces Competency Hearing Amidst Serious Charges, Alleged Dementia Diagnosis Revealed

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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Michael Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch known for his long tenure at the helm of the youth-focused retail giant, is grappling with serious health issues, his attorneys stated, as they seek a competency hearing to determine whether he can stand trial on sex charges. According to court documents, a neuropsychologist’s examination in October found that Jeffries likely suffers from dementia, along with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. At 80 years old, Jeffries is currently out on $10 million bond after his not-guilty plea to charges including federal … Read more

Tamra Judge Reveals Autism Spectrum Diagnosis, Opens Up About Personal Struggles on Podcast

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Los Angeles — In a recent and emotional episode of her podcast “Two Ts In A Pod,” Tamra Judge, a former cast member of “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” disclosed that she has been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. The revelation came about during Judge’s therapy session, which she chose to share with her podcast cohost Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave and her listeners. Judge, 57, expressed a range of emotions as she came to terms with her diagnosis. “I just did my first therapy session and I found out something pretty big about … Read more

$7.1 Million Awarded to Young Woman Left Blind After Missed Blood Clot Diagnosis in Pennsylvania Hospital

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Erie, PA – A jury in Erie County has delivered a $7.1 million verdict in favor of a young woman who became blind after a radiologist reportedly failed to detect a blood clot in her brain. The significant compensation reflects the severity of the misdiagnosis that had life-altering consequences for the plaintiff, 23-year-old Allison Mitchell, whose ordeal began with a hospital visit in November 2020. Mitchell’s health concerns started with a severe headache, which escalated to the point of her losing consciousness and necessitating emergency medical care at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie. There, she … Read more