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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Huge pop star forced to cancel FOUR shows after falling ill after UK stint of tour
KYLIE Mingoue has been forced to cancel four of her upcoming shows after falling ill. The singer, 56, shared her upset today as she was due to start playing in Europe, following her gigs in the UK. 1 Kylie has been struck down with laryngitis and is now on voice rest. She told her fans this evening: 'Hi Lovers, as some of you may know, a week ago we finished the UK leg of the Tension Tour. I made it over the finish line (yay) but unfortunately have succumbed to a viral infection (Hello laryngitis) 'I've tried my best to recover fast to start our next run on Monday but I'm afraid it will take me some days to be well enough to get back on stage and perform the best for you.' She added: 'I'm so, SO sorry! I have no choice but to postpone the shows in Berlin, Lodz, Kaunas and Tallinn as scheduled. 'Please keep hold of your tickets, we're doing our very best to reschedule the dates and will update you very soon on that. 'Thank you for understanding - you know I love you all. And I LOVE THIS SHOW! And I'll miss you next week, and I can't wait to see you all. Love Kylie xx'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kylie Minogue is forced to CANCEL four concerts due to illness after completing the UK leg of her Tension Tour
has been forced to cancel four upcoming concerts during her Tension Tour due to illness. The singer, 56, kicked off her highly anticipated tour in Perth, Australia, in February, making it her first tour since her 2019 Golden Tour and her biggest since 2011. But after completing the UK leg of her tour this week, she has had to cancel shows in Berlin, Lodz, Kaunas and Tallinn, after being diagnosed with laryngitis. Kylie wrote on Instagram: 'Hi Lovers, as some of you may know, a week ago we finished the UK leg of the Tension Tour. I made it over the finish line (yay) but unfortunately have succumbed to a viral infection (Hello laryngitis) 'I've tried my best to recover fast to start our next run on Monday but I'm afraid it will take me some days to be well enough to get back on stage and perform the best for you.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The singer, 56, kicked off her highly anticipated tour in Perth, Australia, in February, making her first tour since her 2019 Golden Tour and her biggest since 2011 Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box), often leading to a hoarse voice or loss of voice. It's usually caused by a viral infection, vocal strain, or irritation of the vocal cords. She added: 'I'm so, SO sorry! I have no choice but to postpone the shows in Berlin, Lodz, Kaunas and Tallinn as scheduled. 'Please keep hold of your tickets, we're doing our very best to reschedule the dates and will update you very soon on that. 'Thank you for understanding - you know I love you all. And I LOVE THIS SHOW! And I'll miss you next week, and I can't wait to see you all. Love Kylie xx' Kylie's Tension Tour is split into five acts with the star kicking things off with her 2024 single Lights Camera Action before going into other hits like In Your Eyes, Get Outta My Way and Spinning Around. Later in the show, Kylie performed some of her earlier hits including Better The Devil You Know and The Locomotion. The final act features some of her most-loved hits including Padam Padam, Can't Get You Outta My Head and All The Lovers before an encore featuring Tension and Love At First Sight. The star is the highest-selling Australian female artist of all time and the third best-selling in the UK, but has only now begun to make a name for herself in the US following the success of her viral 2023 hit Padam Padam. However, her record label revealed in 2023 the singer now has her eyes firmly set on cracking the US market. Padam Padam and follow-up album Tension helped turn her fortunes around in America and landed her a Grammy, a second number one on the US Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and a Las Vegas residency. Speaking about her lack of success in the US Kylie said in 2022 she had 'resigned myself to the fact that America wouldn't be like the rest of the world for me. 'I'm anonymous there — which, I must confess, I kind of like.' As well as telling The Express in 2009: 'It doesn't frustrate me [not cracking America]... frustrating being asked about it, the assumption it's something really missing in my career and life.' 'My time is spent more throughout Europe... the U.S.A. has remained at arm's length.' While discussing her plans to crack America Jamie Nelson, SVP of U.K. Recordings at Minogue's label BMG, confirmed to Variety in 2023 the label were 'confident' Padam Padam would do well. 'It's now flipping into an area that's unprecedented,' he said, crediting TikTok and social media for the song's viral success.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
KTU scientists develop system for post-stroke monitoring
Scientists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, have developed a system for integrated post-stroke monitoring, which also concurrently measures pulse, heart activity, physical movement, and blood flow changes in the brain tissue. The system can synchronously record various physiological signals, which mirror the whole circulatory system activity. It uses an electrocardiogram (ECG) and a photoplethysmogram (FPG) to register cardiac activity, an inertial sensor for physical motion, and bioimpedance measurements to monitor changes in cerebral blood flow. Its main feature is the application of bioimpedance, which indicates the resistance of a tissue to electrical current. KTU noted that while it cannot yet predict strokes with absolute certainty, the system is instrumental in monitoring condition changes and detecting potential risks. The system can be used for both short-term and long-term monitoring, including during rehabilitation. Its cardiovascular and cerebral bioimpedance monitoring components can operate independently, but together, they claim to offer a complete set of physiological data. Data collected by the system is processed leveraging a hybrid approach. However, derivative parameters from ECG and FPG are conducted on the device directly. An external computer or a remote server handles complex analyses like bioimpedance's spatial distribution across the scalp. KTU researcher Dr Darius Jegelevičius said: 'Stroke is a critical condition where prompt diagnosis determines the success of treatment. Post-stroke monitoring is equally important, as the patient's condition may worsen. 'An ECG reflects the heart's electrical stimulation, which triggers muscle contraction. The FPG, which works by detecting how light is absorbed or reflected by tissue, shows the propagation of blood pulses throughout the body and reflects the biomechanics of the circulatory system.' The technology is protected under a European patent held by KTU, the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, and Gruppo Fos Lithuania. It has potential applications beyond stroke monitoring, including the management of other cardiovascular and neurological conditions. The KTU National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre facilitated the technology's commercialisation. "KTU scientists develop system for post-stroke monitoring" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A&M Students Participate in 17th Annual Disaster Day Training Simulation
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) — Disaster City at Texas A&M was buzzing with excitement and nerves as students from the Health Science Center took part in the 17th Annual Disaster Day Training Simulation. The event, known for providing hands-on disaster response experience, brought together over 700 students from various disciplines to practice essential emergency skills before they begin their careers. Christine Kaunas, assistant vice president for Interprofessional Practice, education and research at Texas A&M University Health Science Center, emphasized the significance of the event, saying, 'We have over 700 students this year who are coming together to learn about disaster response, practice disciplinary skills, and also practice collaborative skills that will help them in a disaster.' According to Kaunas, Disaster Day is the nation's largest interprofessional, student-led emergency response simulation, designed to prepare students for real-world challenges. Madeleine Bradford, a second-year pharmacy student, shared her experience from participating in Disaster Day for the second time. 'Disaster Day has really taught me that no matter what, you're capable—even if you think you aren't. You might have to think on your feet, and things might come at you that you aren't expecting. But as long as you work closely with the people around you and just have passion for what you're doing, you'll be able to make a positive impact on the community,' Bradford said. Texas A&M partners with national, state, and local entities, along with industry partners, and more to make the simulation as realistic as possible for students. This collaboration helps ensure that participants gain valuable experience in responding to emergencies at all levels. Students acted as both disaster patients and medical professionals while navigating through a simulated train derailment with complications arising from a hazardous materials spill. With military assistance the student patients were rescued from the destroyed areas and taken with the medical professional students to receive care to their wounds. While some students return to the simulation with excitement, first-year students like Marion Posner, a first-year medical student, entered the event unsure of what to expect. 'I'm a little nervous to think on my feet again. This is brand new to me, but I think we have a lot of great faculty and staff who'll guide us and help us on this journey,' Posner said. With each passing year, Disaster Day continues to prepare the next generation of emergency response leaders, equipping them to step up and meet the challenges of tomorrow's disasters. For more information on Disaster Day, you can click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
