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Axios
11-07-2025
- Health
- Axios
My cat went nuclear — for her health
A radioactive cat sounds like a sidekick in a superhero cartoon. But recently, it was my feline sidekick, Shirley. Reality check: It's exactly how it sounds. Shirley was radioactive following a radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism and had to spend two weeks away from home, left to be cared for by professionals who I picture wearing HazMat suits to avoid exposing me to radiation. Why it matters: I write this not only to share one of the more ridiculous things that's happened to anyone lately, but also because this treatment probably saved my cat's life. Let this serve as a reminder to take your cat to the vet if you notice sudden behavior changes. Untreated hyperthyroidism, where the thyroid produces too much of a hormone, can lead to organ failure and eventually death. Flashback: My husband, Trenton, and I became alarmed when Shirley started harassing our other cat, Bea, in April. Bea is a perfect angel of a cat, and Trenton woke up in the middle of the night to find Shirley growling at Bea Who Can Do No Wrong and backing her into a corner. Shirley has not been needlessly aggressive in the nearly nine years I've known her, so this was a big change. Weight loss is also a common sign. "She cannot treat Bea this way," Trenton told me the next day, urging me to take Shirley to the vet immediately. He has a no-bullying policy. After visiting my local vet, my option around here was to treat — not cure — the problem by giving my cat medication twice a day for the rest of her life. No, thank you. Radiation seemed the way forward, but I could not find a single veterinarian in Northwest Arkansas who does this treatment, the gold standard for a not-exactly-rare condition in an extremely common household pet. The closest option I could find was Feline Specialties Veterinary Hospital in Tulsa, so Shirley and I took a little road trip. The actual procedure is just an injection, but then the patient has to hang out until their radiation levels drop to a safe level. Zoom out: The U.S., and especially Arkansas, has a veterinary care shortage. And apparently, the radioactive iodine treatment requires extensive certification and they have to (or should) keep the cat for up to two weeks. It's just a lot. The bottom line: Shirley and her thyroid levels are just fine now, although I got an earful of meows on the two-hour drive home from Tulsa.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kansas City firefighter dies after serving more than 30 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) is saying goodbye to a firefighter who dedicated more than three decades of his life to helping others. 'Today we say our final goodbyes to Captain Steven Vandegrift, but his memory and legacy will never be forgotten,' the fire department said on Facebook. KCFD said he was a member of the Kansas City Fire Department for 32 years, serving the majority of his career as a captain assigned to the HazMat Division at Station 27. Second person dies in Independence farmhouse fire that killed 13-year-old girl 'Though he stood tall in stature, it was his gentle spirit that left the deepest impression; a kindness that quietly reached everyone around him,' KCFD said. 'Together as a department and a community we grieve this loss, but we will honor his life by continuing to do the work he so greatly loved. Rest in Peace Captain Vandegrift.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Qatar Tribune
22-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
MoT hosts regional training course on management of hazardous materials in seaports
DOHA: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has hosted a regional training course on the management of hazardous materials in seaports. The event was attended by several maritime specialists from relevant entities in Qatar, in addition to representatives from Kuwaiti maritime entities. The course covered multiple topics related to the IMDG Code, the safety data sheet (SDS), and types, descriptions, and levels of hazard of HazMat. It also covered topics of HazMat loading and unloading, the labelling and marking of the packages, and other measures that help enhance safety and security at seaports and further protect the environment. The MoT continues upskilling and updating the knowledge of all those who work in the maritime industry at all relevant entities to further enhance their contribution to the sustainable development of the maritime transportation industry.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
2 South LA middle school students transported to hospital from classroom science lab
Two South Los Angeles middle school students were transported to the hospital from their classroom science laboratory on Wednesday morning. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, HazMat units were called to investigate the matter at George Washington Carver Middle School. A total of eight patients were examined in response to an unknown incident in a classroom science lab. All patients are in fair condition, and no hazardous chemicals were found at the scene. The cause of the illnesses remains unclear, according to the LAFD. Los Angeles Fire Department crews respond to a George Washington Carver Middle School science lab incident. KCAL News
