Billy Porter is on the mend. The actor, 56, took to social media to share a health update after a scary battle with sepsis. “I’m here first and foremost to say happy holidays, Merry Christmas, happy Kwanzaa, happy Hanukkah, and everything in between,” Porter began in his Monday video. “Some of you may or may … Read more
A “fit and healthy” young man was forced to have both of his legs amputated just days before his 21st birthday – after his flu-like symptoms turned out to be sepsis. Levi Dewey was left in an induced coma with just a 30% chance of survival after being struck down with the life-threatening condition. The … Read more
The “Cabaret” curtains are closing early. The Broadway show is shutting down production four weeks early due to lead star Billy Porter developing “a serious case of sepsis.” In an Instagram statement shared on Sunday, producers confirmed that Porter, 55, “must withdraw from the production.” Billy Porter at the Olivier Awards 2025 in London. Justin … Read more
A hellraiser of an infection. Former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee has revealed he nearly died because of a recent sepsis infection. The 61-year-old heavy metal rocker, who has been with the band Scorpions since 2016, shared details of his life-and-death battle on Thursday in a Facebook post. “Just a quick statement about what has been … Read more
A heartbroken mom has told how her two-year-old boy died from a ‘brain injury caused by sepsis’ just days after doctors diagnosed him with constipation. Little Hudson Cole Perrins was taken to Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital by his worried dad after he started complaining of stomach pains on June 27. Just four days later the … Read more
A dad says he almost died from sepsis – after scratching himself while cutting his nails. Tatton Spiller, 43, developed the life-threatening condition in June 2022 after getting a “very small cut” – which put him in intensive care for five days. He says he went to a minor injuries unit after the initial wound … Read more
British newswire SWNS reported a woman will undergo a double-hand transplant after losing all four limbs. In 2017 the women developed sepsis, which caused her limbs to turn black and die. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by infections, including those in the urinary tract. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your … Read more
“This makes the need for disinfection and maintaining a protocol that ensures a clean, hygienic environment exceedingly important,” says Sankar. However, basic soap and water are lacking in half the healthcare facilities across the globe, according to a WHO/UNICEF report released in in 2022, contributing to the risk of infections in mothers and newborns. Other … Read more