Rebecca DePaula, a 31-year-old NYPD officer, died in the Dominican Republic after complications from cosmetic surgery. Her family is asking authorities to investigate whether negligence or improper procedures contributed to her death.
An Egyptian NHS locum surgeon has been struck off the UK medical register after performing a botched operation in 2020 where he wrongly connected a patient's bowels, and subsequently violated practice restrictions.
Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali overcame a severe patellar tendon injury to win silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, capping a grueling two-year recovery process overseen by his father and coach Wayne Lombard.
Doctors in the US performed pioneering keyhole surgery on an unborn baby, Theo, at 26 weeks gestation to correct complex gastroschisis, where intestines grow externally. The procedure, part of a clinical trial, successfully pushed his organs back into his abdomen, leading to a normal birth and healthy development for Theo, now five months old.
The English and Welsh FAs, along with Finland, have withdrawn support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election, following FIFA's scrapped plan to sell tournament stakes and UEFA's criticism of "secret schemes."
Doctors in the US performed ground-breaking keyhole surgery on an unborn baby, Theo, at 26 weeks gestation to correct complex gastroschisis, a birth defect where intestines grow externally. Theo, now five months old, is thriving after becoming the third baby in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial.
Kick streamer N3on was involved in a golf cart accident during his IRL livestream at Toronto's Caribana Grand Parade on August 1. An unnamed woman was injured, and N3on faced backlash for leaving the scene, later claiming he wasn't driving and didn't know the driver.
Five-month-old Theo is thriving after undergoing a first-of-its-kind foetal surgery at 26 weeks gestation to repair complex gastroschisis, a rare abdominal birth defect. Performed at Texas Children's Hospital, the procedure successfully returned his intestines into his abdomen.
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) reports that dead patients are being booked for operations in Northern Territory public hospitals due to failures in the $335 million Acacia IT system. Doctors fear speaking out about the issues, and an inquiry is hampered by confidentiality concerns, prompting calls to retool Acacia as a patient administration system.
London parents Maisie Savage and Josh French's baby Theo, diagnosed with complex gastroschisis, underwent pioneering keyhole surgery in the womb at 26 weeks gestation in Texas, US. He is now five months old and thriving, marking a success for the first-of-its-kind clinical trial.
Philip Kong, a 75-year-old Hong Kong retiree, discovered that prostate surgery at The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital could cost nearly 90% less than in Hong Kong, highlighting significant healthcare cost disparities between the two cities.
Hong Kong retiree Philip Kong, 75, discovered he could reduce his prostate surgery bill by up to 90% by opting for treatment at the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital rather than a Hong Kong facility, prompting him to reflect on local healthcare costs.
A Colorado couple, Gary and Anne Clayson, married in AdventHealth Porter, Denver, days before Anne's major brain tumor surgery. Hospital staff organized the entire wedding in under 24 hours, providing flowers, cake, and photography, reflecting compassionate care amidst uncertainty.
Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gangster Uzair Baloch, was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting in Karachi's Lyari neighbourhood. Two masked assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, also injuring two bystanders. Police are investigating personal enmity and potential gang war resurgence.
A 13-year-old Texas girl, Claire Macdonel, was bitten by a barracuda while on vacation in Turks and Caicos. She will undergo surgery to repair hand tendons but expects a full recovery, attributing the attack to her shiny jewelry and advising others to remove such items before swimming.
Claire Macdonel, 13, from Sugar Land, Texas, recovers after a barracuda attack in Turks and Caicos. The incident, which occurred during an underwater handstand while wearing a shiny bracelet, required tendon repair surgery. Despite the trauma, Claire remains committed to her dream of becoming a marine biologist.
The Albanese government, nearing the midpoint of its second term, presents with strong political vitals amid global instability. A health check reveals a commanding majority, stable posture, and improved fiscal regime, but also notes concerns such as divisive populism, internal factional issues (notably with Ed Husic), and the need for continued engagement on key policies like Medicare and economic justice.
Manchester City's World Cup winning midfielder Rodri will undergo back surgery on Monday, new manager Enzo Maresca confirmed. This follows his recent World Cup triumph and previous injury-disrupted seasons, with Maresca also dismissing transfer speculation.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri, named World Cup's best player, will undergo back surgery next week, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed. Maresca, unveiled as City's new manager, expressed desire for Rodri to stay despite transfer speculation.
SSG Landers' Choi Jeong, South Korean baseball's all-time home run king, will undergo season-ending hip surgery on August 11 in Colorado, U.S., after a diagnosis of femoroacetabular impingement, with an expected six-month recovery period.
Dr. Leonard "Lenny" Hochstein, a Miami plastic surgeon and ex-husband of Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein, is facing four medical malpractice lawsuits alleging lasting pain, scarring, and deformities from breast augmentations and lifts, which he denies.
Tilly Phillips, 15, underwent a conscious craniotomy at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool to remove an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), making her the world's youngest known patient for this specific procedure. The surgery successfully reduced her seizures.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri, awarded the Golden Ball after captaining Spain to a World Cup win, faces potential back surgery that could sideline him for the season's start. His contract expires next June, adding uncertainty to his future amid Real Madrid interest.
Arsenal defender William Saliba will be out for an extended period due to a back injury sustained while playing for France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The injury, which limited his training and led to substitutions, does not require surgery but necessitates a managed recovery program.
