Tag: Medical Tourism
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CDC Reports Infections Linked to Stem-Cell Treatments in Mexico
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report Thursday detailing three cases of infections believed to be associated with stem-cell treatments received by American patients in Mexico. The infections, caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), are described as difficult-to-treat, intrinsically drug-resistant, and rapidly growing. Cases Detected in Colorado Hospitals All three patients,…
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LA Woman Dies During Plastic Surgery in Mexico
A tragic incident involving the death of a Los Angeles woman during a plastic surgery operation in Mexico has sparked concerns and warnings from her grieving family. Tan’Quasha Williams, a 30-year-old woman from Torrance, California, had sought out the procedure to enhance her appearance, but the outcome turned fatal, shedding light on the risks associated…
