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Showing posts with label Complications. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Complications. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Monday, July 30, 2018
Demi Lovato Still Hospitalized with "Complications" 6 Days After Overdose
Demi Lovato is still at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center … where she’s been since OD’ing on drugs last Tuesday. As for why, we’re told Demi is very, very sick. Sources with firsthand knowledge tell TMZ, she is suffering extreme nausea and a high fever,…
Demi Lovato Still Hospitalized with "Complications" 6 Days After Overdose
Demi Lovato is still at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center … where she’s been since OD’ing on drugs last Tuesday. As for why, we’re told Demi is very, very sick. Sources with firsthand knowledge tell TMZ, she is suffering extreme nausea and a high fever,…
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
WWE Legend Vader Dies From Heart Complications
Ex-WWE superstar Vader has died … after a two-year battle with congestive heart failure. He was 63. Vader’s son broke the news on social media saying, “Around a month ago my father was diagnosed with a severe case of Pneumonia. He fought…
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Joy-Anna Duggar: Frightening Pregnancy Complications Revealed?
On February 23rd, Joy-Anna Duggar welcomed her baby with Austin Forsyth.
Joy-Anna is excited about motherhood, but fans were surprised to learn that her baby was born, not at home, but in a hospital.
When fans understand the risks involved with home births, however, they may understand why Joy-Anna put her safety above her family’s traditions.
When Joy-Anna and Austin welcomed their baby son and firstborn into the world, they didn’t just add to the every-growing horde of Duggar grandchildren.
They also may have quashed those premarital sex rumors once and for all, since Gideon Martyn Forsyth’s date of birth means that it’s most likely that he was conceived on their honeymoon.
Yes, that sounds unbelievable, but some people are intensely fertile, so it is possible.
Gideon was born at 10 pounds and 3 ounces (ouch!) and, to the surprise of many fans, he was born in a hospital.
This defied the expectations that many fans had held that Joy-Anna would have a home birth.
Despite what members of the Duggar fertility cult may enjoy about home births, giving birth in a hospital where you can reap the benefits of modern medicine is actually a much, much better idea.
Dr. Mary Jane Minkin spoke to People about the health risks associated with home births.
“There are many risks to having a baby.”
That is very true. Complications can arise. Tearing can happen. And sometimes, childbirth just doesn’t work out without medical intervention.
People who give birth at home are gambling with the life of the mother and of her child.
Dr. Minkin continues as she describes specific hazards that make home births so potentially dangerous.
“Some women will not be able to deliver their babies through their pelvic bones.”
The skeleton rearranges during pregnancy (ouch), but that’s not always enough.
“If that occurs, most of the time the cervix will stop dilating and the baby will not descend into the birth canal.”
That’s a nightmare situation, but it happens.
“Then a transfer to a hospital would be necessary.”
Doctors are equipped to deal with the situation.
“Sometimes we can give the woman medicine to strengthen her contractions. Other times, administration of pain relief such as an epidural anesthetic can help.”
And of course there’s always the alternative to vaginal birth.
“Or maybe we do need to do a Caesarean. Obviously all of these necessitate a medical facility.”
There is another scenario, in which the baby’s head will fit into the birth canal but the baby’s shoulders will not. This is called shoulder dystocia
“When that happens in the hospital, we shout out to get ‘all hands on deck’ and have our colleagues come to lend a hand; we also have our anesthesiologists rush up to help get the woman more relaxed to see if that could help.”
Hospitals are uniquely equipped for that situation.
“But at home we don’t have the extra pairs of hands available.”
Generally, at home one doesn’t have an anesthesiologist, either.
Dr. Minkin continues to warn against the dangers of home birth.
“Fortunately these scenarios are uncommon, but they can happen. And at home there isn’t much you can do.”
She does mention that, if comfort is a concern, many hospitals have LDR suites designed for delivery in more comfortable surroundings.
“These are rooms in a hospital that are a part of a labor [L] floor, but they look much more like a bedroom at home, with some special equipment in the closets!”
The comforts of home but the medical resources of hospitals.
“You can labor in this bedroom, with family or friends, and deliver [D] in the bed, just like you could at home. The R refers to recovery, so you can stay with your baby in the room, as long as everything is fine.”
Doctors can monitor for things that people at home might not even recognize.
“And you can have close monitoring to make sure there isn’t extra bleeding.”
Dr. Minkin is very experienced with childbirth. She understands the need to make accommodations for the comfort of the family.
“I started delivering babies in 1973 — at that point we were just starting to have dads come in to the delivery room.”
There were periods in time, if historical records are to be believed, in which even rulers and kings were forbidden from the delivery room.
That has now changed.
“We have been trying since to make the experience of a delivery more comfortable for our patients, without sacrificing any safety for the family.”
With hospitals finding that balance, one wonders why some remain so determined to give birth at home.
It’s a good thing that Joy-Anna is apparently wiser than so many members of her family.
With a baby weighing over 10 pounds, the hospital is the place to be.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Frank Vincent Dead at 78 From Heart Surgery Complications
Frank Vincent — veteran actor known for his roles on “The Sopranos” and several Martin Scorsese films — died in a New Jersey hospital Wednesday … TMZ has learned. We’re told Vincent suffered a heart attack last week, and underwent open heart…
Serena Williams Drops 1st Baby Pic, "We Had a Lot of Complications"
Here she is … the first kid to ever win a major tennis tournament from inside the womb!!!! Serena Williams and baby daddy Alexis Ohanian just revealed the first pic of their brand new daughter — Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. That’s right … she’s…
Monday, August 7, 2017
Danny Dias From MTV"s "Road Rules" Died from Complications of Chronic Substance Abuse
Former “Road Rules” star Danny Dias died of complications from chronic substance abuse, and the lacerations found on his forearm had nothing to do with his death … TMZ has learned. The Chief Medical Examiner in NYC tells us Danny…
Monday, July 10, 2017
"True Blood" Star Nelsan Ellis Died After Alcohol Withdrawal Complications
Nelsan Ellis’ heart failure was triggered by alcohol withdrawal complications. The “True Blood” star’s family said Nelsan — who died Saturday — struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years and his latest attempt to withdraw from booze on his…
Monday, April 24, 2017
"Happy Days" Star Erin Moran Likely Died from Cancer Complications, Sheriff"s Office Says
Erin Moran – who famously played Joanie Cunningham on “Happy Days” — likely died from complications of advanced cancer. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said Monday a “joint investigation into Mrs. Moran’s death was conducted” and “a…
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Beyonce Cancels Coachella Performance Due to Pregnancy Complications
Sad news for the Bey Hive today, as it seems Beyonce will be forced to bow out of her headlining performance at this year’s Coachella music festival.
The news isn’t terribly surprising, as Beyonce is currently pregnant with twins.
It’s not clear exactly how far along she is, but based on recent appearances, Bey is in her second trimester, and Coachella 2017 won’t take place until late April.
Concert organizers broke the news today in a public statement:
“Following the advice of her doctors to keep a less rigorous schedule in the coming months, Beyoncé has made the decision to forgo performing at the 2017 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival,” the statement said.
“However, Goldenvoice and Parkwood are pleased to confirm that she will be a headliner at the 2018 festival. Thank you for understanding.”
Cold comfort for fans holding onto tickets for this year’s festival in hopes of seeing Queen Bey become the first female to headline the iconic festival.
While it makes sense that a woman who’s six or seven months pregnant might not want to jump around on stage in front of tens of thousands of people, many believe the timing of the announcement indicates an unexpected issue with the pregnancy.
After all, the singer could have bailed several weeks ago, and her pregnancy didn’t prevent her from delivering a jaw-dropping performance at the 2017 Grammy Awards.
So why now?
“In an uncomplicated pregnancy, exercise, dancing, movement is all 100% safe and acceptable and, in fact, encouraged,” ob-gyn Sheela Talebian tells USA Today.
“There is no medical reason for not being active unless there are concerns about the pregnancy.”
Dr. Talebian adds:
Beyoncé should be the poster child for pregnancy — she should be out there doing her thing.”
Sounds like there’s no cause for serious concern, but it’s a reminder that despite appearances to the contrary, Mrs. Carter is, in fact, a mere mortal.
Concert organizers say they’re currently seeking out a replacement for Bey.
Tickets will not be refunded, and there are still several other great artists performing on Beyonce’s scheduled headline days, but if you tell that to the obsessive hiver in your life, they’ll likely hurl the nearest heavy object at your head.
Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar are still scheduled to headline the other two days of the festival.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Janet Reno Dead: 78-Year-Old Attorney General Dies From Parkinson"s Complications
Janet Reno, the first female Attorney General to serve the United States, is dead following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Reno was 78 years old.
In a statement provided by Reno’s goddaughter, Gabrielle D’Alemberte, Janet spent her final days at home in Florida with family and friends surrounding her.
Reno served under the Clinton administration in the ’90s for nearly eight years, where she endured much criticism by her bullish actions.
One of the more notable “scandals” was when she supported the raid after a 51-day stand-off on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, where cult head David Koresh and 80-plus followers died.
Janet referred to the demise of the Waco compound “the worst day of her life,” and said, “It was a dangerous situation.”
“The tragedy is that we will never know what was the right thing to do.”
The government reported that the cult committed mass suicide, and set the fire.
It’s hard for dead folks to set fire, though.
Others speculated that it was the government who burned the compound to the ground, as Reno admitted to using teargas to end the 51-day standoff, and that government agents attempted to pick off individuals trying to flee by shooting them.
Reno was also involved in the Monica Lewinsky scandal, Whitewater, and reported Chinese nuclear espionage, among other things.
In 2000, Reno ordered the armed seizure of Elian Gonzáles, which caused major controversy in both Cuba and the United States.
Elian was removed from his Miami home – a town in which he shared with Reno – and ordered back to Havana, where his father lived.
Reno graduated from Cornell University and received a degree in chemistry, before moving onto Harvard Law School, where she received her educational background in politics and law.
After winning the nomination from Clinton – the first woman to lead the United States Justice Department – she said, “It’s an extraordinary experience, and I hope I do the women of America proud.”
However, after the 1993 Waco incident, Reno was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and her condition began to deteriorate.
The 78th United States Attorney General retired from the government in 2001.
She was succeeded by John Ashcroft.
Rest in peace, Reno, and may you find some yourself.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Lamar Odom: Suffering Frightening Complications, Source Says
It’s been two weeks since Lamar Odom was hospitalized after nearly dying from an overdose at a Nevada brothel.
During that time, the former NBA star has made remarkable progress in his recovery, with hospital sources saying Odom is out of his coma and able to engage in simple conversations.
Unfortunately, Lamar still has a long road ahead of him, and there are sure to be bumps along the way.
Now, Radar Online is reporting that after several days of good news, Odom suffered a major setback earlier this week.
“Lamar is suffering from complications because of the kidney failure,” says one insider.
“The dialysis is messing up Lamar’s ability to think and speak clearly, which is one of the reasons his doctors are unsure about the extent of any permanent brain damage.
“Lamar has also had some heart problems as his blood pressure has gotten low during the dialysis.”
The news has reportedly come as a blow to Odom’s family and friends, who has been by Odom’s bedside throughout his recovery.
On the plus side, it’s easier to treat kidney damage than brain damage, so if Odom’s difficulties with speech and motor skills are the result of the dialysis process, his latest diagnosis may actually turn out be good news.
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