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Teen Boxer Isis Sio Wakes From Coma After KO, In ICU Recovery
sports18 days ago

Teen Boxer Isis Sio Wakes From Coma After KO, In ICU Recovery

Nineteen-year-old junior flyweight Isis Sio has woken from a medically induced coma and is breathing on her own while remaining in the ICU after a knockout in her fourth pro fight at the National Orange Show Event Center in San Bernardino. She is off the ventilator and under close medical supervision, with updates from her promoter and family noting gradual progression while she continues recovery. Sio has previously lost three of her four professional bouts.

via The Guardian|
#athlete-health#boxing#coma
Roswell Teen Battles Life-Threatening MRSA in ICU
health23 days ago

Roswell Teen Battles Life-Threatening MRSA in ICU

A 17-year-old Roswell, GA, Centennial High School junior and soccer player Mustafa Elhaj remains in the ICU fighting a severe MRSA infection that led to septic shock and ARDS, requiring ECMO and ventilation; he has begun breathing on his own again, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support his family.

via WSB-TV|
#ecmo#health#icu
"Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight Sends Passengers to ICU"
aviation-incident1 year ago

"Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight Sends Passengers to ICU"

Severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore caused an emergency landing in Bangkok, resulting in one death and nearly 50 injuries, with over 20 passengers, including five members of Eva Khoo's family, admitted to intensive care. Passengers described the experience as terrifying, with many being flung from their seats and sustaining serious injuries. The incident has left many hospitalized and recovering from both physical and emotional trauma.

via BBC.com|
#aviation-incident#emergency-landing#icu
Toilet Rat Bite Sends Canadian Man to ICU with Severe Infection
health2 years ago

Toilet Rat Bite Sends Canadian Man to ICU with Severe Infection

A Canadian man ended up in the ICU after being bitten by a rat he found in his toilet, leading to a severe infection that was successfully treated. The incident, detailed in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, resulted in the man developing sepsis and being diagnosed with leptospirosis, a rare disease usually contracted from exposure to infected urine rather than rat bites. The case has prompted discussion about the potential need for prophylactic antibiotics after rat bites, given the risk of bacterial infections and the increasing prevalence of leptospirosis due to factors like climate change.

via Gizmodo|
#antibiotics#canadian-medical-association-journal#health
"Rare B Virus Infection from Hong Kong Monkey Encounter Puts Man in ICU"
health2 years ago

"Rare B Virus Infection from Hong Kong Monkey Encounter Puts Man in ICU"

A 37-year-old man in Hong Kong is in critical condition in the ICU after contracting a rare and deadly B virus from wild macaque monkeys at a country park. The virus, usually asymptomatic in macaques, can cause severe and often fatal infections in humans, with symptoms similar to the flu before progressing to brain and nerve damage. Despite the presence of macaques in Hong Kong, this is the first documented case of B virus infection in the region. Health officials advise avoiding contact with wild monkeys and seeking medical attention for any bites or scratches.

via Ars Technica|
#b-virus#health#hong-kong
"B.C. Cyclist Battles Flesh-Eating Disease, Receives Support from GoFundMe"
health2 years ago

"B.C. Cyclist Battles Flesh-Eating Disease, Receives Support from GoFundMe"

A cyclist from British Columbia, Canada, is in critical condition and fighting for his life after contracting a rare bacterial disease, necrotizing fasciitis, from a saddle sore sustained during a training camp in San Diego, California. Ryan Busto, a 41-year-old father of two, is in the ICU and has shown progress in his recovery, moving from a life support machine to an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with medical bills and has raised over $115,000 CDN out of a $500,000 CDN target.

via Outside Magazine|
#cycling#flesh-eating-disease#gofundme
Madonna's Near-Death Revelation: From ICU to Divine Conversation
entertainment2 years ago

Madonna's Near-Death Revelation: From ICU to Divine Conversation

Madonna revealed during her concert in Los Angeles that she had a "near-death experience" last year, spending four days in a medically induced coma due to a bacterial infection. Reflecting on her recovery, she shared that her first word upon waking up was "No," believing it was a message from God. Despite the challenges, she expressed gratitude to her doctor and emphasized the lesson of letting go. The pop star's Celebration tour will continue through the early spring.

via Rolling Stone|
#celebration-tour#entertainment#icu
Texas Boy, 10, Fights for Life in NYC ICU
health2 years ago

Texas Boy, 10, Fights for Life in NYC ICU

A Texas family's dream birthday trip to New York City turned tragic when their 10-year-old son, Riker Stippick, became violently ill and was induced into a coma at a New York City ICU. Doctors suspect he may have an arteriovenous malformation, which caused an aneurysm and excruciating pain. Surgeons had to perform a procedure to drain blood and fluid from his brain. The family is now waiting for Riker to wake up from the coma and for further diagnosis, while their church's support and a GoFundMe campaign have provided financial and emotional support.

via New York Post |
#arteriovenous-malformation#coma#health