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As seen on "Medical Investigation"
September 9, 2004 | Archive

"Blue Man" Syndrome
Diners who eat breakfast at the same table turn blue. The culprit? Too much sodium nitrite in the bloodstream. How did it get there? Read about the real-life "Blue Man" case to find out.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
People born with osteogenesis imperfecta have weak bones that fracture easily. Some will have hundreds of bone fractures during their lifetime. As many as 50,000 Americans suffer from this genetic defect.

	Fast Facts on Osteogenesis Imperfecta
	More Osteogenesis Imperfecta resources

NIH Research and You
If you have been diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, there are research studies you can participate in that provide experimental treatment. Ask your doctor to help you find the study that's right for you, or call the NIH at 1-800-411-1222 for more information.

Stay Tuned
Watch this page for information about encephalitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health topics featured in the September 10th episode.

	CDC : Our Vital Partner
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the primary Federal agency that dispatches field investigators to resolve public health emergencies. CDC is NIH's sister agency under the Department of Health and Human Services.

	Meet a real NIH medical investigator Epidemiologist Victoria Cargill
"What I like best about my work is the fact that I am really helping people. If you think about how doctors make diagnostic decisions, they order lab tests. It’s the primary way doctors figure out what’s wrong with a patient."
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