The first grade teacher of Gabriel Fernandez testified that he told her about the abuse he suffered by his mother and her boyfriend. Video Rating: / 5
After a Palmdale man was found guilty of first-degree murder in the torturous death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, the prosecutor in the case was emotional over the victory and admitted he, too, was a victim of child abuse. Video Rating: / 5
Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, has been found in at least six states; there are three cases in Michigan including a 14-year-old who is on a ventilator and feeding tube.
The leading cause of liver transplants in the United States is Hepatitis C. Anthony Michaels, MD, transplant hepatologist and medical director of liver transplantation at Ohio State explains diagnosis, treatment and cure. The virus is transmitted via blood contact, and risk factors include blood transfusion, intravenous drug use, tattoos, body piercing and sexual contact. Although many patients remain asymptomatic, routine blood tests may lead to a diagnosis. Dr. Michaels emphasizes the progress made with new well-tolerated medicines that can actually cure Hepatitis C. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit https://internalmedicine.osu.edu/digestivediseases/ or call (614) 293-6255.
