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Reuters
4 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
Colombian Senator Uribe extremely critical after brain surgery
June 16 (Reuters) - Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe is in extremely critical condition after undergoing surgery to tend to a brain bleed, the hospital treating him said on Monday. Swelling in the area is persistent and his brain bleed remains difficult to control, the hospital added. Uribe was shot in the head at a political rally earlier this month.
Reuters
5 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
Colombia Senator Uribe in emergency surgery for brain bleed-hospital
BOGOTA, June 16 (Reuters) - Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, who has been hospitalized since he was shot in the head earlier this month during a campaign event, has been transferred to emergency surgery for a brain bleed, the Santa Fe Foundation hospital said on Monday.
News.com.au
10-06-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Cruise passenger stuck in hospital after nightmare trip
What started out as a fun-filled holiday at sea turned into a dangerous nightmare for a man now stranded in a Darwin Hospital unable to get home to Western Australia. Peter Jackson and his wife Amanda set sail from Sydney to Fremantle on the Crown Princess and were having the time of their lives celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary until 63-year-old Mr Jackson fell backwards while re-embarking the vessel after ANZAC celebrations in Darwin. He suffered a bleed on the brain and was rushed to the ship hospital – but when the ship had to set sail, Mr Jackson was taken to Royal Darwin Hospital where he has since undergone two surgeries for brain bleeds. 'He was unconscious for two days and we were told he was in trouble, and to prepare ourselves,' Mr Jackson's daughter Chloe Moloney told 'We were told Dad was too unwell to be transported and he needed to be stable for an airlift. Once he was stable, an airlift was to be done. Dad came around and improved and was moved to a ward.' But for reasons unknown to the anxious family, the medical transport back to WA was cancelled. 'We couldn't understand why. Dad needs to be admitted to a neuro-rehab facility once a bed becomes available back home,' Ms Moloney said. 'Dad's speech has been impacted quite severely, he is quite hard to understand now. He also has issues with his right arm, and his high-level balance. Flying home commercially is not an option for us, with his condition.' Ms Moloney is desperate for answers and a solution. 'On Wednesday last week we were told that neither the WA or NT governments wanted to pay for dad to get home, even though he needed to be admitted to a neuro-rehab facility,' she said. 'They said we needed to pay to get him on a commercial flight. From the research I have done I'm sure this falls under the national health form agreement, where the national government pays or they split the cost. 'The Royal Flying Doctor Service quoted $80,000 to fly Dad home. Mum and Dad have premium Ambulance cover which covers Air Ambulance but the health fund advised mum that St Johns Ambulance in Darwin do the patient transfers,' Ms Moloney said. 'When called, St Johns gave mum a flat no, with no reason why. 'Mum had another quote that will provide a nurse on a commercial flight to sit in business class with dad and that costs $15,000. 'Where is she supposed to get all this money from when she has already spent thousands on accommodation so far to stay with dad? 'It's been a nightmare. We just want to get him home safely and get the ongoing care he needs,' Ms Moloney said. 'My dad is the most beautiful man. When he was of sound mind he would go out of his way to help anyone. Well now he needs help and we just can't get it.' Both the NT and WA Governments and the Federal Government have been contacted for comment. A spokeswoman for St John NT said 'this type of patient transport would need to be arranged by NT Health. If requested by NT Health, St John NT may facilitate the transport but we cannot initiate it.'
CBS News
07-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Rochester football player who collapsed during game graduates high school
The Beaver County football player who collapsed during a game last year graduated from high school this week. Rochester High School's Carter Mason collapsed on the sidelines after taking a hit in the fourth quarter during a game in October 2024 against Shenango. Mason suffered a brain bleed, his family said. On Thursday, he walked across the stage and received his diploma, a milestone his family said they were not sure he'd ever reach. "How far he came, yeah, it's amazing every single day," his mother, Terri Mason, said. "He makes it look easy," she added. "But it's very depressing, very depressing because he can't do everything he used to do and go places like he used to." After spending nearly three months in the hospital, Carter Mason went home and began occupational, physical and speech therapies. His mom said he still struggles with memory loss. "He doesn't know where he's going," she said. "He doesn't know places, people. So, whenever he goes somewhere, he has to have somebody with him at all times." But she said that her son has not let that stop him from achieving his goals. Terri Mason said he went to school for two to three hours per day to graduate with his classmates. "It was so exciting," she said. "The whole auditorium, I think, was just amazed." Terri Mason said Carter Mason will continue therapy for the next two to three years. But she hopes to get him back to doing things independently, with the goal of a full recovery.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I'm a doctor - I'm begging you to come and see us if your headache involves one of these eight details
Everyone suffers headaches from time to time, and they are usually nothing to worry about. But a doctor has shared the eight warning signs that a headache could indicate something much more sinister—like a deadly brain bleed or cancer. In a viral TikTok video that has amassed more than 1.2 million views, Dr Ahmed, an A&E specialist, outlined the scenario in which you must 'come to see me quickly'. The first symptom he lists is a 'thunderclap headache', which he described as 'the worst headache of your life.' 'If you have or wake up with one, that's an emergency—it could be a brain bleed. Come to me quickly,' he said. Thunderclap headaches are sudden, agonising pains that feel like being hit in the head, resulting in 'a blinding pain unlike anything experienced before', according to the NHS. This is considered a medical emergency, and the health service advises sufferers to call 999 or get to a local A&E as soon as possible. A sudden headache of this type may be a sign of a burst blood vessel in the brain, which can result in lifelong disability, coma and even death, experts say. A brain bleed is the most frequent cause of a thunderclap headache, which is usually the result of a bulge in the blood vessel bursting, according to Dr Ahmed. The next worrying symptom he outlined was stroke-like symptoms. Though a stroke is often painless, some do experience a headache alongside it and so the symptoms should not be ignored. This includes weakness on one side of the body, drooping of the face, vision loss, hearing loss, confusion and sudden loss of speech. Written in the caption of the video, Dr Ahmed said this could be an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blockage cuts off the blood supply to the brain. Patients should also watch out for headaches that come alongside fever and neck pain. This, Dr Ahmed said, is a common symptom of encephalitis—a serious condition where the brain becomes inflamed. It can be caused by an infection like meningitis and lead to confusion and deadly seizures. Profusely vomiting is another warning sign, 'especially after you've had a head injury', the doctor warned. This could indicate a major bleed, medically known as hemorrhage, which can lead to deadly strokes and life-long brain damage. His fifth red flag was a headache that comes with any eye pain and/or vision loss. 'This can be an acute angle closure glaucoma. Come to me, I will send you to a specialist,' Dr Ahmed said. The condition, which affects two per cent of over-40s, is usually caused by fluid slowly building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside it. As a result, the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. Another red flag is if the headache occurs in a pregnant woman, 'especially in the second trimester'. Dr Ahmed explained this could be the deadly condition pre-eclampsia, in which rocketing blood pressure triggers a host of complications for both mother and baby. The most effective treatment is an early delivery; usually via C-section, but if left untreated it can trigger stroke, seizures and organ damage in the mother, and slow growth in the baby. Dr Ahmed said: 'Pre-eclampsia is still quite common, the headaches can quickly lead to confusion, agitation and seizures as the mums brain swells. Urgent treatment is required.' The seventh warning sign to look out for is if the headache is worse when you're bending forward or coughing. He said: 'Bending forward and coughing cause very mild increases in pressure in the head, but if there is too much fluid in the brain, those simple actions cause worsening of pain. 'These [headaches] need urgent treatment as the damage they cause is slow, but very permanent.' Too much fluid and pressure in the brain can damage critical structures and restrict blood flow. This can lead to headaches, vision changes, and in severe cases, even brain damage or death. Concluding the video, his final point was that people should be wary of a headache that won't go away. @gamingdocmbbs He said: 'If a headache hasn't gone for a long time, every day you have one and it just keeps getting worse and nothing is treating it, even though it's a mild headache, we want to see you. Maybe not A&E, but someone needs to see you. 'Any headache that lasts weeks without improvement is a red flag sign and needs assessment. it might be stress, a migraine, tension or cancer.' The persistent ailment may occur because a cancerous tumour leads to increased pressure in the skull, particularly as it grows larger, according to The Brain Tumour Charity. Some 12,000 people are diagnosed each year with a brain tumour, including 500 children and young people. In the UK, over 10 million people experience headaches regularly. Tension headaches are the most frequent type, affecting 41 per cent of Britons. Additionally, 33 per cent of the population have experienced migraines in the past month, a 2023 study by Pfizer found.
