Woman Dies Suddenly From Rare Brain Disease With 100% Fatality Rate
A 55-year-old grandmother from Michigan, Arlene VonMyhr, recently succumbed to a rare, incurable degenerative brain disorder akin to mad cow disease. The disease, known for its 100% fatality rate, struck VonMyhr suddenly after she celebrated the University of Michigan’s national football championship victory on January 8. Initially, she experienced symptoms similar to a stroke, which escalated over the following weeks into slurred speech and balance issues. VonMyhr was admitted to the emergency room four times …