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Missouri Teen’s Skull Fractured in Brutal Attack, Brain Injury Prompts Surgery

St. Louis, Missouri – A 16-year-old teenager, Kaylee Gain, suffered severe brain injuries after an altercation that resulted in part of her skull being removed to assist in her recovery. The incident, in which Gain was allegedly attacked by a 15-year-old named Maurnice DeClue, left her in a life-threatening condition, with a skull fracture and frontal lobe damage. Despite the intense March 8 brawl being captured on camera near her high school, Gain has now …

Decoding the Risks of Cosmetic Surgery in the Dominican Republic: A Public Health Wake-Up Call

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The recent investigation into the deaths of 93 U.S. citizens who underwent cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic between 2009 and 2022 has raised significant concerns. The majority of the deceased were young to middle-aged women, and findings show that the primary cause of death among 90% of cases was embolic phenomena. These fatalities were often linked to personal or procedural risk factors, such as BMI ≥25 kg/m², being above …