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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Player grades: Unsung Oiler is OT hero, Edmonton Oilers, 1, Vegas Golden Knights, 0
The Edmonton Oilers have their revenge on the Vegas Golden Knights, beating them 1-0 OT in a defensive showdown, with Kasperi Kapanen pounding in the winning goal. In total, the Grade A shots were XX for the Oilers, XX for VGK, with the subset of more dangerous 5-alarm shots XX for Edmonton, XX for the Knights (running count). , 7. Largely contained, but always threatening. He charged back like a rocket on the back check to break up a 2-on-1 rush, a fantastic play. Almost scored in the last minutes of the third on a 2-on-1 snipe. He had two solid chances off the rush early. in OT. Contributions/mistakes on Grade A Shots (GAS): Even Strength +5/-1; Special Teams +0/-0 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, 7. Snapped a slot shot from inside home plate early on but hit post, not net. Chipped it up for McD's third period break-in shot. GAS: ES +4/-0; ST +0/-0. Zach Hyman, 7. Worked his heart out, like he's done consistently in the playoffs. Came out like a drillbit slamming and shattering hardrock. Excellent backcheck with McD on Olofsson early on. Solid hit on McNab in the second. He set up Drai's early third period break in. GAS: ES +2/-0; ST +0/-1 Leon Draisaitl, 7. High event game. Beauty pass in OT. Some defensive miscues. A big ragged and lacking in danger on two early Oilers power plays. Where has his Executioner's Shot gone? He broke up a rush in the second, then rushed up ice to help on a Grade A shot. He broke in hard on a breakaway but could not beat Hill early in the third. A moment later he broke in again but failed to get it on net. GAS: ES +6/-3; ST +0/-0. Vassily Podkolzin. 7. Set up Stecher for a dangerous Grade A in the second. Deked out by Theodore on a Grade A rush. Excellent stop-up and pass on winning goal. GAS: ES +5/-2; ST +0/-0. Kasperi Kapanen, 8. Huge goal, just kept slamming away until it went in for three bonus points. He got off a Grade A shot to end a solid Oilers rush in the second. Out of position as Theodore moved in for a Grade A in the second. He won a battle to send in Drai early in the third. GAS: ES +5/-2; ST +0/-0. Evander Kane, 5. He blasted through an attempted Shea Theadore check as if Theadore was a pee wee player, the first notable play of the game. Ripped a harpoon on net late in the first. But not much more on the attaxck. GAS: ES +1/-0; ST +0/-0. Connor Brown, 6. Set up Kane's one-timer late in the first with a fast, eyes-up pass. Strong backtrack to break up a dangerous Vegas rush in the second. Got a Grade A off a Klingberg feed early in OT. GAS: ES +2/-1; ST +0/-0. Adam Henrique, 5. Solid screen on Kane's one-timer almost led to a goal. GAS: ES +1/-0; ST +0/-0. Trent Frederic, 5. He broke into the slot half-way through the game, but was quickly thwarted. GAS: ES +2/-0; ST +0/-0. Corey Perry, 5. Won a battle harassing Hill to kick off Virtuous Cycle leading to two early Grade As by Janmark. GAS: ES +2/-1; ST +0/-0. Mattias Janmark, 5. Almost cashed in on two tight jam shots early on. Allowed a dangerous pass into the slot late in the second but VGK hit the post. GAS: ES +2/-1; ST +0/-0. Evan Bouchard. 7. Handled a bouncing puck to get a shot at net which Janmark almost slammed in early on. Send in Drai on a break but Drai missed the net. GAS: ES +3/-1; ST +0/-0. Brett Kulak, 6. Solid defence. His bad line change after a successful PK led to dangerous VGK moment on the attack. Won the battle to end off McD's late third period charge. GAS: ES +1/-1; ST +0/-0. Jake Walman, 6. Got it done in the two-way game. Deked out by Eichel in the slot early in the third but VGK failed to convert. GAS: ES +4/-2; ST +0/-0. John Klingberg, 6. Plenty of solid passing but deked out in the slot leading to a Dorofeyev 5-alarmer in the second. GAS: ES +2/-1; ST +0/-0. Troy Stecher, 6. Moved the puck fast and smart. His turnover kicked off a dangerous VGK rush early in the second. Almost slammed home a slotter on the rush in the second. Lost a battle and his skates as Karlsson was set up for 5-alarmer late in second. GAS: ES +1/-2; ST +0/-0. Darnell Nurse, 7. He went for a big hit early in the second but let in Oloffson free for a wicked Grade A. He made a great defensive sprawl early in third on the PK to crucially delay an Eichel slot pass. Huge slot shot block on Dorofeyev in OT. Got the puck at net on Kapanen's OT goal. GAS: ES +4/-2; ST +0/-1. Stuart Skinner, 9. First big challenge early in the second when he stood up tall to Olofsson's screamer. Huge on Dorofeyev's 5-alarm slotter later that period. Assisted by post on Karlsson's second period slotter on a low-high pass. He gave his team a chance to win in the third with great saves on Eichel, McNabb and others,
Gulf News
01-05-2025
- Health
- Gulf News
'Flesh-eating bacteria': Leg amputated after acupuncture treatment, Hong Kong clinic probed
A Hong Kong clinic is under scrutiny after a patient contracted flesh-eating bacteria linked to contaminated shorts. A serious public health probe is underway in the Asian trading hub after a 47-year-old man had his left leg amputated reportedly due to a severe flesh-eating infection following an acupuncture treatment at a traditional Chinese medicine clinic. According to a report by the South China Morning Post on Wednesday (April 30, 2025), authorities discovered Group A Streptococcus (GAS) — the bacterium responsible for necrotising fasciitis — on a pair of patient shorts used at the Causeway Bay clinic the man had visited. Contaminated shorts The shorts, reportedly already washed, were part of standard attire provided to acupuncture patients. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain and treat various health conditions. It's based on the idea that a vital energy, called "qi", flows through the body in channels called meridians, and acupuncture aims to restore the balance of this energy. A 2024 study published in ScienceDirect stated that GAS produces a variety of virulence factors and "exotoxins" that can lead to deadly infections such as necrotising fasciitis, impetigo, and cellulitis. Hong Kong's Department of Health confirmed that while the bacteria were found on the clothing, it remains unclear whether the patient wore them during his visit. Officials stated no additional cases of infection have been reported from the clinic in question or another facility in Sheung Wan the patient had also visited. Advisory Nonetheless, a formal advisory was issued to all Chinese medicine practitioners in the city, emphasising strict adherence to infection control protocols. GAS is considered a highly aggressive bacterium that can lead to life-threatening infections, particularly in cases of skin trauma. It has become a significant threat to the healthcare system, infecting more than 18 million people and resulting in more than 500,000 deaths annually worldwide, as per ScienceDirect. Deadly pathogen A 2019 study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases highlighted that GAS can invade deep tissues rapidly, with mortality rates for necrotising fasciitis reaching as high as 30% without early surgical intervention. Similarly, research from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2022 found that even minor breaches in skin integrity, such as needle punctures, can become entry points for the pathogen in unsanitary conditions. Chan Wing-kwong, chairman of the Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association, urged caution stating it's too early to draw definitive conclusions, and emphasised that the risk of such infections in acupuncture settings remains low.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC
Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been steadily rising in some areas of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The surveillance study, which was published in JAMA, showed that the incidence of group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection "substantially increased" from 2013 to 2022. Affected states include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Tennessee. Strep Throat Infections Have Spiked Above Pre-covid Highs, Says Report: 'We've Missed Cases' The overall incidence more than doubled, going from 3.6 to 8.2 cases per 100,000 persons at that time, according to the findings. Infection rates were higher among residents of long-term care facilities, the homeless population and injection drug users. Read On The Fox News App While incidence was highest among people 65 and older, the relative increase over time was biggest among adults aged 18 to 64. "Accelerated efforts to prevent and control GAS are needed, especially among groups at highest risk of infection," the CDC researchers concluded in the study. Norovirus Sickens Over 200 Cruise Ship Passengers On Month-long Voyage According to a CIDRAP press release by the University of Minnesota, GAS is most known for causing non-invasive diseases like strep throat and impetigo. The strain can also cause more severe infections, like sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. The researchers identified 21,213 cases of invasive GAS, leading to 20,247 hospitalizations and 1,981 deaths. Bacteremic cellulitis was the most common disease caused by GAS, according to the press release, followed by septic shock, pneumonia and bacteria in the bloodstream without an apparent cause (known as bacteremia without focus). In an accompanying JAMA editorial, Joshua Osowicki, MBBS, PhD, a pediatric infectious diseases physician at Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, said there has been a global uptick in GAS cases following the COVID-19 pandemic. "In any of its forms — from skin and soft tissue infections, pneumonia, bone and joint infections, or sepsis without a clear clinical focus — invasive GAS can be insidious and unpredictable, testing the lifesaving capacity of even the world's most advanced medical facilities," he wrote. "Surges of invasive and noninvasive GAS disease in 2022 and 2023 have been reported in countries spanning the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, with new reports of the same phenomenon still coming to light." Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel commented that GAS requires early intervention, as it can be "quite life-threatening" and "misperceived" as something milder. Measles Outbreak Continues: See Which States Have Reported Cases "We really need a vaccine against this, but don't have it," he told Fox News Digital. "[It's] increasing dramatically among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, including the homeless, substance abusers, those with increased skin breakdown and those sharing needles." The infection is also associated with IV fentanyl use as part of the opioid epidemic, Siegel added. In 2023, strep throat infections caused by GAS skyrocketed, mostly in children, according to a report from Epic Research. After a dip in cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the rate of infections was 30% higher than the previous peak seen in February 2017, the report found. Dr. Shana Johnson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in Scottsdale, Arizona, previously shared with Fox News Digital that rates of GAS, including the more dangerous invasive type, were "at the highest levels seen in years." In an interview with Fox News Digital at the time, Siegel reported that the spike in cases is likely a result of other circulating viruses. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter "The recent assault of viruses, including COVID-19, has weakened people's immune systems," he said. "Also, we haven't been on the lookout for them and have missed cases." Group A strep is best treated with antibiotics unless a more severe illness is contracted, according to Johnson. "Antibiotics for strep throat reduce how long you are sick and prevent the infection from getting more severe and spreading to other parts of the body," she said. Group A strep bacteria commonly spread through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, according to the CDC, but can spread through infected sores on the skin. To help reduce the spread, doctors say to wash hands often with soap and water, avoid sharing glasses or utensils with those who are infected, and cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. For more Health articles, visit "If you have strep throat, stay home until you no longer have a fever and have taken antibiotics for at least 24 hours," Johnson advised. Fox News Digital reached out to the CDC for article source: Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC
Fox News
10-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC
Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been steadily rising in some areas of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The surveillance study, which was published in JAMA, showed that the incidence of group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection "substantially increased" from 2013 to 2022. Affected states include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Tennessee. The overall incidence more than doubled, going from 3.6 to 8.2 cases per 100,000 persons at that time, according to the findings. Infection rates were higher among residents of long-term care facilities, the homeless population and injection drug users. While incidence was highest among people 65 and older, the relative increase over time was biggest among adults aged 18 to 64. "Accelerated efforts to prevent and control GAS are needed, especially among groups at highest risk of infection," the CDC researchers concluded in the study. According to a CIDRAP press release by the University of Minnesota, GAS is most known for causing non-invasive diseases like strep throat and impetigo. The strain can also cause more severe infections, like sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. The researchers identified 21,213 cases of invasive GAS, leading to 20,247 hospitalizations and 1,981 deaths. Bacteremic cellulitis was the most common disease caused by GAS, according to the press release, followed by septic shock, pneumonia and bacteria in the bloodstream without an apparent cause (known as bacteremia without focus). "The recent assault of viruses, including COVID-19, has weakened people's immune systems." In an accompanying JAMA editorial, Joshua Osowicki, MBBS, PhD, a pediatric infectious diseases physician at Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, said there has been a global uptick in GAS cases following the COVID-19 pandemic. "In any of its forms — from skin and soft tissue infections, pneumonia, bone and joint infections, or sepsis without a clear clinical focus — invasive GAS can be insidious and unpredictable, testing the lifesaving capacity of even the world's most advanced medical facilities," he wrote. "Surges of invasive and noninvasive GAS disease in 2022 and 2023 have been reported in countries spanning the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, with new reports of the same phenomenon still coming to light." Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel commented that GAS requires early intervention, as it can be "quite life-threatening" and "misperceived" as something milder. "We really need a vaccine against this, but don't have it," he told Fox News Digital. "[It's] increasing dramatically among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, including the homeless, substance abusers, those with increased skin breakdown and those sharing needles." The infection is also associated with IV fentanyl use as part of the opioid epidemic, Siegel added. In 2023, strep throat infections caused by GAS skyrocketed, mostly in children, according to a report from Epic Research. After a dip in cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the rate of infections was 30% higher than the previous peak seen in February 2017, the report found. Dr. Shana Johnson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in Scottsdale, Arizona, previously shared with Fox News Digital that rates of GAS, including the more dangerous invasive type, were "at the highest levels seen in years." In an interview with Fox News Digital at the time, Siegel reported that the spike in cases is likely a result of other circulating viruses. "The recent assault of viruses, including COVID-19, has weakened people's immune systems," he said. "Also, we haven't been on the lookout for them and have missed cases." Group A strep is best treated with antibiotics unless a more severe illness is contracted, according to Johnson. "Antibiotics for strep throat reduce how long you are sick and prevent the infection from getting more severe and spreading to other parts of the body," she said. Group A strep bacteria commonly spread through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, according to the CDC, but can spread through infected sores on the skin. To help reduce the spread, doctors say to wash hands often with soap and water, avoid sharing glasses or utensils with those who are infected, and cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. For more Health articles, visit "If you have strep throat, stay home until you no longer have a fever and have taken antibiotics for at least 24 hours," Johnson advised. Fox News Digital reached out to the CDC for comment.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Global Ascension Studios Partners with We Identifi to Revolutionize Streaming Content in 2025
Empowering creators with uncensored storytelling, Global Ascension Studios and We Identifi redefine streaming with bold, independent content. LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ascension Studios (GAS) is making waves in the entertainment industry with a bold new partnership with We Identifi, an innovative streaming platform redefining digital content distribution. This collaboration marks a giant leap forward in empowering creator-driven media, promising fresh opportunities for top-tier talent to reach new heights and transformative storytelling in 2025. Image by Global Ascension Studios Global Ascension Studios has rapidly emerged as a powerhouse in film and television production, gaining widespread recognition with The Man You Don't Know, a documentary that captivated over 60 million viewers on X and premiered on WeIdentifi in November 2024. Building on this success, GAS is expanding its reach by developing an ambitious slate of projects across multiple formats—including films, scripted series, podcasts, live talk shows, and interactive live media—with handpicked projects exclusively for We Identifi. '2024 was just the beginning,' said Joshua Macciello, CEO of Global Ascension Studios. 'By partnering with We Identifi, we are bringing A-list talent, including actors, musicians, athletes, comedians and influencers/podcasters, into a creator-first ecosystem where they can craft authentic content and receive the best deals possible. This is about giving artists control, embracing innovation, and ensuring We Identifi becomes the premier destination for uncensored, high-impact entertainment.' We Identifi's groundbreaking self-serve streaming platform allows content creators to own their network and set their own monetization models using their own mix of video-on-demand, monthly subscription models, livestreaming, pay-per-view, advertising and sponsorship. Unlike traditional streaming giants that impose rigid creative and financial restrictions, We Identifi enables direct connection and engagement with audiences all in one place. This alignment with GAS's mission to challenge conventional industry norms makes the partnership a natural fit. 'Teaming up with Global Ascension Studios is a game-changer,' said Spencer Gordon, CEO of We Identifi. 'Their speed in delivering high-quality productions, combined with our commitment to creator independence, is reshaping the power and potential of streaming. The GAS-We Identifi alliance liberates all creators from the shackles of social media algorithms and the mandates of antiquated film studios and TV networks. Together, we are building a home for artists who make the content they want to make and connect with audiences on their terms—while fiercely upholding our First Amendment rights as the foundation of true creative freedom.' The We Identifi platform, with the moniker, 'WE IDENTIFI' can be accessed for free by creators and fans on its website, and mobile app is now available for download on the Apple iOS App Store. We Identifi's website is now live in beta mode and currently undergoing improvements to enhance viewing and user experience. The success of The Man You Don't Know, featuring exclusive interviews with Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Hulk Hogan, and key figures from Trump's inner circle, was just the first step in this partnership. Moving forward, GAS and We Identifi will develop a diverse array of programming that includes blockbuster films, thought-provoking documentaries, music specials, athletic events, and groundbreaking digital-first experiences. With innovative industry heavyweights like director Christopher Martini and producer Frank Torchia already onboard, 2025 is set to be a landmark year. As audiences demand content that is both authentic and unfiltered, Global Ascension Studios and We Identifi are poised to lead the next evolution in entertainment. About Global Ascension Studios Global Ascension Studios is a trailblazing production company dedicated to producing bold, high-impact films and series that challenge the status quo. By fostering creative freedom and innovation, GAS continues to redefine the entertainment landscape. About We Identifi We Identifi is a cutting-edge streaming platform designed for content creators, offering full ownership rights, flexible monetization, and direct audience engagement. Built for the modern content era, We Identifi empowers artists to take control of their work, truly own their audience and own their destiny. How to find We Identifi: Identifi Mobile AppFor media inquiries, please contact: Ophelia 726-6761 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
