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Some COVID-19 Patients Suffered Heart Damage, an Overlooked Coronavirus Protein May Explain Why

Discover how the inconspicuous nucleocapsid protein from coronaviruses can trigger hyperinflammation, an effect not typically seen in other viruses.

Some COVID-19 Patients Suffered Heart Damage, an Overlooked Coronavirus Protein May Explain Why

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Georgia woman says she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and had hysterectomy due to labeling error

ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta-area woman alleges that she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and underwent an unneeded hysterectomy because of a labeling error. Cassandra Barksdale…

  • Cassandra Barksdale diagnosed with cancer at 43, underwent hysterectomy.
  • Kaiser Permanente labeling error caused misdiagnosis, physical and emotional distress.
  • DNA analysis in September confirmed tissue sample belonged to another patient.