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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Ohio Teen Mackenzie Shirilla Found Guilty in Fatal Crash That Killed Boyfriend

Mackenzie Shirilla, a 19-year-old from Ohio, has been found guilty of murdering her boyfriend and his friend in a fatal car crash. While evidence showed that she was driving at high speed and under the influence of drugs, her mother claimed that a dizziness condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) may have been responsible for the crash. The judge disagreed with this assertion and sentenced Shirilla to life in prison for multiple charges, including murder and aggravated vehicular homicide.

via New York Post |

#crime #dizziness-condition #fatal-car-crash

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Link Between Long COVID and POTS

A study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that 79% of patients with Post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC) or Long COVID met the diagnostic criteria for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). The study suggests a connection between long COVID and POTS, with patients experiencing autonomic symptoms and reduced health-related quality of life. Another study also highlighted increased incidence rates of POTS in individuals who have been vaccinated or had COVID-19. The findings emphasize the need for urgent attention from clinicians, healthcare services, and governments to improve care for those affected by PASC and POTS.

via Contagionlive.com|

#autonomic-dysfunction #covid-19 #health