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Sisters Face Kidney Stones 24 Hours Apart, Turn Experience Into Bond and Awareness
health5 days ago

Sisters Face Kidney Stones 24 Hours Apart, Turn Experience Into Bond and Awareness

Two Duke University sisters, Claire (20) and Lilyana (23), were treated for kidney stones within 24 hours of each other—Claire had a 9 mm stone removed, and less than a day later Lilyana required emergency surgery for a 14 mm stone that blocked her ureter. Both recovered, Lilyana’s chronic pain resolved after the procedure, and the pair shared their story on TikTok to raise awareness and advocate for better understanding of kidney stones in young women and listening to patient concerns.

Bret Michaels Undergoes Emergency Kidney Stone Surgery Following Three Concerts
entertainment1 month ago

Bret Michaels Undergoes Emergency Kidney Stone Surgery Following Three Concerts

Bret Michaels underwent emergency kidney stone surgery after performing three concerts in intense pain; he was hospitalized the next day and says the operation is complete and he’s recovering, with plans to resume touring once cleared, including a July 31 show in Belleville, Illinois, after previously canceling a festival appearance citing safety concerns.

A’s rookie Kuroda-Grauer powers through pain before emergency surgery
sports1 month ago

A’s rookie Kuroda-Grauer powers through pain before emergency surgery

Oakland A’s rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer fouled a ball off his groin but finished the at-bat with a single and later hit his first big-league homer, staying in for another inning before being removed. He then underwent emergency surgery to repair a ruptured testicle and is resting comfortably, with the team praising his toughness and noting the incident among notable MLB injuries.

Misread Boil Turns into Flesh-Eating Infection That Put Mom in a Coma
health2 months ago

Misread Boil Turns into Flesh-Eating Infection That Put Mom in a Coma

Caroline Fonjock, a 45-year-old from Haverhill, initially thought a leg lesion was just a boil, but it rapidly turned into necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and deadly infection. She required emergency surgery, skin grafts and spent two weeks in a medically induced coma in ICU; five years later she has relearned walking and speaking and hopes sharing her story raises awareness for early diagnosis of the condition.

Bonnie Tyler Survives Cardiorespiratory Arrest in Portugal After Emergency Surgery
entertainment3 months ago

Bonnie Tyler Survives Cardiorespiratory Arrest in Portugal After Emergency Surgery

Bonnie Tyler, 74, was hospitalized in Faro, Portugal for emergency intestinal surgery when she suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and was resuscitated. She later faced a second emergency while being treated after a medically induced coma, with doctors treating a general infection; her status remains unclear as representatives have not commented.

27-Year-Old’s Decade-Long Headaches End in Brain Tumor Diagnosis and Emergency Surgery
health5 months ago

27-Year-Old’s Decade-Long Headaches End in Brain Tumor Diagnosis and Emergency Surgery

A 27-year-old British civil engineer, Luke Taylor, endured a decade of debilitating headaches dismissed as migraines until a demanded MRI revealed a haemangioblastoma brain tumor. The tumor grew to golf-ball size, necessitating a nine-hour emergency operation, followed by another surgery for a brain bleed. After 18 days in hospital, doctors removed the entire tumor, with follow-up scans every six months for 10 years. Taylor and his partner are raising funds for the Brain Tumour Charity, planning the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to support others.

Olympic speed skater undergoes emergency facial surgery after eye injury from rival's blade
sports6 months ago

Olympic speed skater undergoes emergency facial surgery after eye injury from rival's blade

Kamila Sellier, Poland’s short-track speed skater, required emergency facial surgery after a rival’s blade slashed her eye during the women's 1500m at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. She was stretchered off, later posted a hospital selfie, and said she’s doing okay as doctors repair the damaged bone and conduct eye-movement tests.