They have found a ‘promising’ way to diagnosis sepsis in newborns Irish scientists have made a major breakthrough in detecting cases of sepsis in newborn babies. They confirmed they’ve found a promising new way to catch sepsis early in both newborns and pregnant women. The researchers at Galway University Hospital explained that they found that […]
8 months ago
He found it difficult to continue acting Bafta-winning actor Jason Watkins has opened up on the loss of his two-year-old daughter, who died suddenly from undiagnosed sepsis. The 62-year-old and his wife Clara Francis lost their daughter Maude on New Year’s Day in 2011 as a result of a life-threatening reaction to an infection. Their […]
10 months ago
Louise Thompson is being treated for sepsis after undergoing emergency surgery This week, Ryan Libbey confirmed his partner Louise Thompson had returned to hospital for sepsis treatment. Louise had undergone emergency surgery two weeks ago and developed sepsis shortly after the surgery. Her medical team has been caring for her since the incident, but Ryan […]
1 year ago
Sepsis cases are rising in Ireland Medical professionals have expressed their concerns about an increase in sepsis cases. In 2022, a total of 3,219 people died from sepsis in Irish hospitals. The HSE confirmed that one in five people will die from the condition. Speaking about the alarming numbers, a HSE spokesperson told The Mirror: […]
1 year ago
She’s a fighter, that’s for sure. Amy Dowden has opened up about the sepsis battle she endured soon after her first round of chemotherapy. The Strictly Come Dancing star was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer back in May, and in July, she shared the news that doctors had discovered another form of cancer, which […]
2 years ago
A fundraiser has been launched for a young girl who had a quadruple amputation due to sepsis. 12-year-old Sophie Lanigan was rushed to hospital in December 2022 after suffering from a high temperature and breathing issues. She was taken to Temple Street Hospital with suspected pneumonia, but she deteriorated rapidly. Sophie was transferred to ICU […]
2 years ago