"Extraordinary medical cases-even the grisly and disturbing ones-offer a reprieve from the onslaught of current events and the stresses of our daily lives. With those remarkable reports, we can marvel at the workings, foibles, and resilience of the human body. They can remind us of the shared indignities from our existence in these mortal meatsacks. We can clear our minds of worry by learning about something we never even knew we should worry about-or by counting our blessings for avoiding so far."
"Every year, there's a new lineup of such curious clinical conditions. There are always some unfortunate souls to mark medical firsts or present ultra-rare cases. There is also an endless stream of humans making poor life choices-and arriving at an emergency department with the results. This year was no different. The top five medical cases of 2025 were chosen using a blend of editorial judgment and reader interest. There's a mix of cases stemming from poor life choices and just plain bad luck."
Extraordinary medical cases, including grisly and disturbing ones, offer reprieve from current events and daily stresses while showcasing the workings, foibles, and resilience of the human body. Such cases can remind people of shared indignities of mortal existence and allow individuals to learn about unexpected health risks or count their blessings. Each year brings new curious clinical conditions, including medical firsts, ultra-rare cases, and numerous emergencies resulting from poor life choices. The top five cases of 2025 mix bad luck and reckless behavior, featuring explosive vomiting, a bioterror bacterial surprise, parasitic worms, and repeat incidents involving a Florida man, with no fatalities reported.
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