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  • Injury: Man Utd star undergoes surgery

    Injury: Man Utd star undergoes surgery

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has undergone surgery to repair his torn ACL.

    The centre half is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering the injury against Crystal Palace on February 2.

    Martinez went down following an innocuous clash with Palace winger Ismaila Sarr late in the game.

    “Licha is really important for us, not just as a football player, but as a character, especially in this hard moment,” boss Ruben Amorim said earlier this month.

    “Now, it’s time (for United) to help Licha.

    “I think it’s a bad situation. Let’s wait to assess things with the doctor, but I think it’s a serious situation.”

    There is hope Lisandro will be available again in August.

  • LUTH reacts after successful surgery on 13-day-old baby

    LUTH reacts after successful surgery on 13-day-old baby

    The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), on Tuesday said the hospital had recorded a milestone with its first minimal access surgery on a 13-day old baby girl at the hospital.

    Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, Chief Medical Director of LUTH, said at a media briefing in Lagos, that the surgery was the first of its kind in any public hospital in the country.

    Adeyemo said the thoracoscopic primary repair of the Esophageal Atresia and Tracheosophageal fistula was successfully carried out on the baby by a team of experts at the hospital.

    Esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) are rare conditions that develop before birth.

    Both life threatening conditions occur together and affect the development of the esophagus (food pipe), and should be treated shortly after birth.

    According to him, the surgery was made possible due to the increased funding by the Federal Government, the Health Ministry and public, private partnership.

    “This minimal access surgery has further showcased the effort of the Federal Government through LUTH to ensure Nigerians have access to affordable and quality healthcare.

    “This surgery is the first of its kind in any tertiary institution in Nigeria with the use of thoracoscopic equipment.

    “We have the expertise here in Luth and surgeries like this are highly subsided by the Federal Government for Nigerians to benefit and get the healthcare they need in the country without traveling abroad.

    “I want to also commend Dr Igwe of Evercare Specialist Hospital for his willingness to share his expertise and experience with our surgeons,” he said.

    Speaking also, Dr Felix Alakaloko, a paediatric Consultant who led the surgery, said the success of the procedure was a major feat for the institution.

    Alakaloko said the baby that was 13 days old when operated on was doing fine and would be discharged on March 6.

    He noted that such surgeries cost between N6 million and N15 million in private hospitals or outside the country, compared to N300,000 charged at LUTH.

    “This baby was brought to LUTH when she was nine days old with a blocked Esophagus, (that is the pipe that carries food to the stomach) and needed urgent surgery.

    “The baby was choking on feeding and bringing out mucus from the nose and mouth which indicated that there was a blockage in the tube that connects food to the stomach.

    “So, we reconnected the tube through a minimal access surgery instead of doing an open surgery that could endanger the life of the child,” he said.

    He urged parents to observe their newborn babies to detect any abnormalities and present them on time.

    Mrs Adeyinka Shola, the mother of the baby, commended LUTH for the life-saving surgery performed on her daughter.

    Shola said her baby, who turned 24 days old on Tuesday, was doing fine and ready to go home.

    “I’m indebted and grateful to LUTH for saving the life of my baby girl, I noticed she was not doing fine four hours after I gave birth to her.

    “We were referred to LUTH for further investigation on her health, and I am happy that she has improved tremendously after the surgery.

  • Popular Ghanaian actor dies after surgery

    Popular Ghanaian actor dies after surgery

    Popular Ghanaian actor, Vincent McCauley, passed away following surgery for a brain tumor.

    His family, announcing his death in a statement on Friday, expressed gratitude for his “glorious magnificent transition” into the presence of God Almighty.

    The statement said, “It is with a thankful heart that we announce the ushering into the presence of God Almighty, our son, brother, uncle and friend, Vincent E McCauley, Jr., (now of blessed memory) on Monday January 15, 2024, after undergoing surgery in South Africa for a brain tumor.

    “His was a glorious magnificent transition, having the great privilege to see and encounter Heaven

    “An administrator at Soul Clinic Intemational School, Vincent was an ardent actor who starred in many films and TV productions, including being celebrated for his role as ‘Max’ in the popular series ‘Things We Do For Love.’

    “At Perfect Peace, our Vincent now has Eternity of Rest. He leaves a large void and will be greatly missed

    “The family is grateful for the time you spent with us, dear Vincent! You were a gem, a gift straight from God and you were greatly loved and cherished.

    “However, God loves you most perfectly. We sincerely thank all those who genuinely cared and loved him too.”

  • Pope Francis stable after surgery – Vatican

    Pope Francis stable after surgery – Vatican

    The Vatican said, Pope Francis had a second good night in the hospital recovering from surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall.

    The Holy See press office said early Friday that further medical updates were expected later in the day. The Vatican has said Francis’ condition is stable and his post-operative recovery deemed normal.

    The 86-year-old Francis was admitted to the Gemelli hospital on Wednesday for his second major abdominal operation in two years, following a 2021 procedure to remove part of his colon. During the procedure, doctors removed adhesions, or internal scarring, on the intestine that had caused a partial blockage. They also repaired a hernia that had formed over a previous scar, placing a prosthetic mesh in the abdominal wall.

    Francis is expected to remain at Gemelli for several days.

  • Pope Francis to undergo abdominal surgery

    Pope Francis to undergo abdominal surgery

    Pope Francis will undergo abdominal surgery today (Wednesday) to alleviate recurring pain, a Vatican spokesman said, about two months after being hospitalized with a pulmonary infection.

    Francis, 86, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where he’ll be placed under anesthesia for surgery. He is expected to remain there several days, the spokesman said.

    Francis is the first pope from the Americas, the first non-European to attain the post since Gregory III in the 8th century and the first Jesuit to ever hold the position.

     

     

     

     

  • Oba Elegushi reacts to Olori’s alleged “battle for life after BBL surgery”

    Oba Elegushi reacts to Olori’s alleged “battle for life after BBL surgery”

    The royal family of Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi has debunked rumours that one of the monarch’s wives, Olori Sekinat is battling for her life after an alleged Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery.

    There have been unconfirmed reports that Olori Sekinat underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery and was now fighting for her life overseas.

    However, in response to the allegations, the palace released a press statement on Monday, denouncing the rumours as false and the product of “wicked imagination”.

    The statement confirmed that Olori Sekinat is in good health and is going about her royal duties as usual.

    The statement read: “The attention of the Elegushi Royal Family has been drawn to the news making rounds on social media purporting that one of the wives of His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, is battling for her life overseas after undergoing a surgical procedure.

    “We wish to state unequivocally that the news is false, baseless, and the product of the wicked imagination of the authors”.

    The statement further expressed gratitude to friends and family members who have shown concern for the monarch’s family and assured the public that legal action would be taken against anyone spreading false rumors about the royal family.

    “We appreciate the love and concern of our friends and well-wishers who have shown genuine concern for the health and wellbeing of our beloved Olori. We wish to state categorically that she is hale and hearty and going about her royal business as usual.

    “We wish to use this opportunity to warn those who derive pleasure in peddling falsehood to desist from such acts as the palace will not hesitate to take legal action against anyone caught in the act,” the statement concluded.

    The statement by the Elegushi Royal Family has put to rest the rumours surrounding the health of Olori Sekinat, one of the wives of Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi.

  • Breakthrough! Stray bullet removed from woman’s clitoris in unprecedented injury

    Breakthrough! Stray bullet removed from woman’s clitoris in unprecedented injury

    In what study authors described as the first case of its kind, a 24-year-old woman in Somalia underwent emergency surgery to remove a stray bullet that struck her clitoris while relaxing at home.

    Per New York Post, the woman’s case was recently highlighted in a report by the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports.“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first wayward bullet injury penetrating the vulvar area [the outer part of the female genitals] with a retained bullet in the clitoris,” study authors stated.

  • EPL: Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez undergoes surgery

    EPL: Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez undergoes surgery

    Argentina and Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has revealed that he has gone under the knife to correct his fractured metatarsal bone.

    Recall that Martinez was carried off the pitch during United’s 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the Europa League.

    On Instagram, he shared a picture of himself post-surgery wearing a hospital gown with the caption “Everything went really well, thanks to God! Many thanks for all of your messages. Now focusing on recovery. Let’s go”.

    The 25-year-old’s injury comes as United seeks to secure third place in the Premier League as well as the Europa League and FA Cup titles.

  • Crossdresser, James Brown to undergo womb transplant surgery

    Crossdresser, James Brown to undergo womb transplant surgery

    Controversial crossdresser, James Chukwueze Obialor, popularly known as James Brown, has shared plans to undergo uterine transplant surgery so as to be able to birth his own child.

    The social media drag queen took to his Instagram page to share his yearnings for a child of his own.

    According to James Brown, he has acquired several material possessions such as cars, and a house of his own.

    However, he yearns to become a mother too; hence he plans to undergo womb transplant to birth his child.

    Taking to Instagram, he wrote: “I think is time i travel back for my surgery importing my WOMB ? I have a House, CAR ? , I need to be the mother of my own Child Next”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that James Brown is a Nigerian internet personality, dancer and cross dresser who was noted in 2018 following a viral video in which he said the phrase “They did not caught me” following an arrest by the police.

    He was arrested alongside 46 others for being allegedly gay and spent a month at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility. The case against them was later dismissed by a court.

    Brown released a single titled “Hey Dulings” in 2021 after a catchphrase he uses to address his fans on social media.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that sometime September 2022, he had spoken about his confusion on his gender.

    Despite identifying as a ‘queen’, had said he is still undecided about his gender.

    James Brown was a guest on ‘The Frankly Speaking Podcast’ hosted by popular OAP, Nedu, Naomi, Toun and ‘Husband Material.

    During the interview session, he also noted that being a drag queen does not define his sexuality because he has a girlfriend.

    Asked whether he would like a sex change, the Crossdresser, who also goes by the “Queen of Africa”, said he delved into the world of crossdressing without a vision or a plan.

    He noted that when it comes to defining himself and his gender, it is more complex.

    James Brown was in the company of another crossdresser, Tobi the Creator, and his sister, Gracious Brown.

  • UBTH conducts first open heart surgery

    UBTH conducts first open heart surgery

    The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Darlington Obaseki, says the hospital conducted its first open heart surgery in January.

    Obaseki said this on Tuesday in Benin, at the 50 per cent subsidised specialised surgeries’ inauguration as part of activities for the 50th anniversary of the hospital holding in May.

    The CMD said the medical bill of one of the three patients for the open heart surgery was subsided by the Deputy Governor of Edo, Mr Phillip Shaibu.

    He commended the deputy governor for being a pillar of support to UBTH and for also supporting the 50 per cent subsidised specialised surgeries.

    Obaseki said the 50 per cent subsidy on speculised procedures such as Endoscopic and Laparoscopic surgeries, Colonoscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) among others would be done till the end of February.

    ”We started since the beginning of this month. As of today, we have 115 patients for surgeries, anybody screened and certified free to undergo surgery would benefit from the programme,” he said.

    The CMD said that although Nigeria could take care of its citizens’ health needs, medical tourism situation was responsible for citizens’ inability to place value on what it had.

    ”We need to advertise ourselves because the general society don’t seem to reckon on the medical professionals in Nigeria, we are up to the task, not until we travel,” he said.

    According to him, the country is losing so much money to medical tourism when there are qualified medical personnel in Nigeria.

    ”There is a new report on the health market in Nigeria commissioned by Pharmaset Foundation which indicated that Nigeria is losing huge money to medical tourism.

    ”As at 2021, the value of the medical tourism market, the amount of Money Nigerians spend going to seek healthcare abroad is 1.9 billion dollars annually’’.

    ”Every month, 9,000 Nigerians seek medical care outside Nigeria and majority of them go to India.

    ”The question is why do they go out to seek for care? Some of the things they go out for are the things we are doing here.”

    He said that Nigerians must learn to contribute cheerfully to the health sector, adding that a true philanthropist was the one who contributed to the health needs of his people.

    Also speaking, the deputy governor, Shaibu commended the CMD for breaking new grounds in the health sector and for making the hospital a centre of excellence.

    He said that the state government had always leveraged on the facilities, expertise of the personnel and technological advancements of the hospital to drive health reform in the state.

    Shaibu also called on Nigerians to show love by contributing their quota to the development of the health sector.

    Mr Lucky Adubi, one of the patients, who benefitted from the subsidised specialised surgeries, commended the hospital for making him to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

    He sought for sustainability of the subsidised surgeries so as to give succour to the poor.