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30Apr

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Thane docs give new lease of life to old woman with complex arterial blockages

Doctors in Thane have successfully treated an elderly woman with a complex case of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) using advanced excimer laser atherectomy technology, marking a significant step in minimally invasive vascular care. The 88-year-old female patient, a known case of diabetes, hypertension, and prior stroke, presented with severe pain and gangrene in her toe at KIMS Hospitals Thane. Imaging revealed a blockage in a major artery of the leg. She underwent a minimally invasive endovascular procedure using the Philips Excimer 300 laser system along with a specialised laser atherectomy catheter, which helped clear the arterial blockage and restore blood flow. The patient experienced significant relief and was discharged the next day, walking comfortably. This advanced system uses ...

Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death – National

29Apr

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Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death – National

In a courtroom on Wednesday, prosecutors said that singer D4vd, legal name David Anthony Burke, killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office shared what they said the evidence would show in a document filed Wednesday that provided the first detailed allegations of efforts to dismember Rivas’ body and get rid of evidence, according to The Associated Press.Burke has been charged with murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer last year.He pleaded not guilty to the charges last week, and is being held without bond ahead of his trial.The court filing, viewed and obtained by The Associated Press, said Burke began a sexu...

29Apr

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The Entire ‘Avatar’ Franchise Explained in 10 Interactive Infographics

Since the release of the original Avatar in 2009, James Cameron’s epic interstellar franchise has taken over popular culture with the brute force of an RDA battalion invading a distant moon. It has grown from a single movie into an omni-franchise—a $10 billion entertainment ecosphere that includes three feature films, two AAA video games, seven primary comic book series, a Disney theme park, and even a Cirque du Soleil show.Given the movies’ collective nine-hour runtime and a 150-year internal timeline, keeping track of the lore of Pandora can be a lot; Cameron’s world-building is famously obsessive, involving everything from a fully functional alien language to scientifically plausible moon-botany. To make sense of it all, I’ve boiled the Avatar universe down to 10 essential interactive i...

29Apr

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IMD warns of rising temperatures; TN doctors advise caution amid heatwave alerts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures are likely to rise further across several districts in the coming days, even as the state witnesses a relative cooling of its political climate after weeks of intense activity. With the mercury climbing steadily, health experts have cautioned that the risk of heat-related illnesses is increasing and stressed the need for preventive measures. Doctors say that staying safe during peak summer requires two essential steps -- constant vigilance and regular intake of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). The average human body temperature is around 36.9 degrees Celsius. When the external temperature rises significantly above this level, the body begins absorbing heat from the surroundings. To counter this, it activates cooling ...

‘My character is a gift to my mother’s role as Prerna’

29Apr

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‘My character is a gift to my mother’s role as Prerna’

Actress Palak Tiwari, who is set to make her foray into OTT with her upcoming series Lukkhe, has shared how she drew from her mother, Shweta Tiwari, for her part in the show. The actress also called her a gift to her mother’s iconic character, Prerna. In the series, the actress essays the role of Sanober, who navigates vulnerability, love, and inner conflict within a high-stakes, music-led narrative. Source link

U.S. FCC orders early review of ABC licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s Trump joke – National

29Apr

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U.S. FCC orders early review of ABC licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s Trump joke – National

After a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew calls from the White House for ABC to fire the comedian, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an early license review of the network’s television stations. The standoff between President Donald Trump’s administration and the global entertainment conglomerate is the first crisis facing Walt Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro.Last Thursday, Kimmel, whose late-night TV program airs on Disney’s ABC, did a send-up of the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, joking that First Lady Melania Trump had “a glow like an expectant widow.”The joke was made three days before the actual black-tie dinner, celebrating press freedom and free speech, in Washington. The president and first lady were rushed from the dinner f...

Mumbai doctors remove tennis ball-sized brain tumour in three-month-old baby

29Apr

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Mumbai doctors remove tennis ball-sized brain tumour in three-month-old baby

Mumbai doctors have successfully performed a complex, high-risk, four-hour brain tumour surgery on a three-month-old infant weighing just 5.6 kg, giving the child a second chance at life. The infant had been diagnosed with a giant posterior fossa brain tumour, a rare and life-threatening condition at such a young age. With timely intervention, the baby has recovered well and was discharged in stable condition, bringing immense relief and joy to the family. The surgery was led by Dr Abhishek Nadkarni, consultant neurosurgeon, along with DrSheena Ali, consultant neurosurgeon, and the paediatric neurosurgery team at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children. The parents, residents of Mumbai, became concerned when their previously active baby, suddenly became unusually quiet and lethargic on Ma...

29Apr

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10 Hacks Every Slack User Should Know

Slack is one of the most commonly used business messaging apps—beyond basic communication, the service has plenty of built-in features that can help you be both more productive and less overwhelmed by the volume of messages you receive. These are the top tips and tricks to use Slack efficiently. If you have dozens of channels and DMs to keep track of and a long sidebar list that requires scrolling, you can create custom sections to keep related conversations together and prioritize those you need most at the top. You can create, for example, a section for conversations with just your team or a grouping of channels and DMs related to a specific project. On the desktop app, tap the three dots next to Channels or Direct messages and go to Create > Create section, then give the section a na...

Nicolas Cage plays a detective in 1930’s New York

28Apr

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Nicolas Cage plays a detective in 1930’s New York

Prime Video unveiled the official trailer for Spider-Noir, the highly anticipated new series starring Nicolas Cage in his first leading TV role. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the new series will roll out globally on Prime Video on May 27, 2026, across more than 240 countries and territories. For the first time ever, viewers can choose their own adventure as the series will be available to stream in two ways, in “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color.” Spider-Noir trailer launch The official trailer made its world premiere to a packed room filled with 2100 fans at the Centro Banamex Convention Center in Mexico City for CCXPMX26, the largest pop culture festival in the world. Actors Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Jack Huston, Karen Rodriguez, alongside creator/co-showrunn...

28Apr

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Mumbai docs give Kenyan woman with 1 in a million disease new lease of life

In a remarkable case highlighting the power of advanced surgical care, Mumbai doctors have successfully treated a 30-year-old woman from Kenya suffering from a rare condition known as paraganglioma. This was an even rarer secreting tumour which was secreting hormones leading to wide and dangerous fluctuations of blood pressure. The young lady’s blood pressure remained critically high, unmanageable despite multiple medications, significantly affecting her health and quality of life. Further, the tumour was located deep in the abdomen in proximity to the kidney and major blood vessels - a complex and delicate situation. With the help of precise robotic-assisted surgery, it was successfully removed, leading to excellent blood pressure control without any medications. Karkeh Rophina, a 30-y...