Can too much iron kill you?

Article Abstract:

An abnormally high concentration of iron in the blood may be a symptom of hereditary hemachromatosis. The condition causes the intestines to take in more iron which accumulate in the organs and ruptures surrounding tissues. It causes arthritis, diabetes, impotence, cirrhosis and heart disease.

Iron, Iron (Metal)

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Why your next medical test might kill you

Article Abstract:

Lax regulation of medical laboratories contributes to incorrect or missed diagnoses that have resulted in patient deaths. Implementation of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 has not begun, which would regulate labs with questionable practices.

Laws, regulations and rules, Medical laboratories, Biomedical laboratories, Diagnosis, Laboratory, Laboratory diagnosis

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Young heroes

Article Abstract:

Five true stories are presented of courageous children who helped to save others. Four children helped an elderly neighbor injured in a rider mower accident. A three-year-old summoned aid by telephone when his father had a heart attack.

Personal narratives, Heroes, Courage, Helping behavior in children, Child helping behavior

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