Got sick kids? Here’s what you need to know about the viruses landing children in the hospital

Got sick kids? Here’s what you need to know about the viruses landing children in the hospital

Children’s hospitals in Louisiana have reported an increase in admissions ahead of the usual winter surge this year. And while COVID-19 is still present, SARS-CoV-2 is not fueling most of the admissions and ER visits, according to data from Children’s Hospital New Orleans. Here are the viruses that pediatricians are seeing pop up most frequently: … Read more

Post Malone cancels Boston concert after returning to the hospital

Post Malone cancels Boston concert after returning to the hospital

The American singer-songwriter is back in the hospital a week after he fell on stage in St. Louis, according to a statement posted to his Instagram story on Saturday night. He was forced to cancel a planned show in Boston after experiencing breathing problems and stabbing pain, he wrote. “Today I woke up to cracking … Read more

Post Malone Cancels Boston Show, Says He’s in Hospital With ‘Stabbing Pain’ From Stage Tumble

Post Malone Cancels Boston Show, Says He’s in Hospital With ‘Stabbing Pain’ From Stage Tumble

Post Malone’s fall through a stage trap door during a concert last weekend may have resulted in injuries more serious than they first appeared, judging from the performer’s description of extreme pain he was suffering Saturday night that caused him to cancel a concert in Boston at the last minute. The performer posted to fans … Read more

Hospital admissions surge as multiple respiratory viruses circulate among kids: ‘We’ve got a full house’

Hospital admissions surge as multiple respiratory viruses circulate among kids: ‘We’ve got a full house’

Children’s hospitals in Louisiana are coping with a surge in admissions and ER visits due to a handful of respiratory viruses. While it’s not unusual to see viruses surge as the weather gets colder, it is rare to be dealing with so many at once, leading to hospitals that are brimming with sick kids. “We’ve … Read more

Kate Winslet Taken to Hospital After Fall While Filming in Croatia

Kate Winslet Taken to Hospital After Fall While Filming in Croatia

Kate Winslet is ready to get back to work after a hospital visit following a mishap while filming an upcoming project in Croatia. The actress was shooting her titular role in the historical drama film Lee when an on-set accident led to her being taken to a nearby hospital to ensure that she was OK, … Read more

Pulse oximeter inaccuracy may be linked to racial disparities in care

Pulse oximeter inaccuracy may be linked to racial disparities in care

For most patients, the pulse oximeter is a familiar tool from doctor’s office visits. Placed on a finger or the lobe of a patient’s ear, a pulse oximeter is an easy way to quickly measure one’s oxygen saturation (SpO2), which should usually be above 90 percent. But this device may contribute to disparities in care … Read more