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UK Woman Dies After Chiropractic Neck Adjustment: Coroner Raises Safety Concerns
- Joanna Kowalczyk, a 29-year-old woman, died in October 2021 after suffering arterial dissections following a chiropractic neck adjustment. The inquest revealed she had an undiagnosed connective tissue disorder, which increased her vulnerability to arterial tears.
- Ms. Kowalczyk first injured her neck during a gym workout, experiencing a "crack" sound. Despite hospital advice for further tests, she opted for chiropractic treatment instead of a lumbar puncture to rule out internal bleeding.
- The chiropractor failed to request Ms. Kowalczyk's medical records despite knowing about her recent hospital visit. Over four sessions, her condition worsened, culminating in severe stroke-like symptoms during the final session.
- Assistant coroner Leila Benyounes highlighted the need for chiropractors to review medical histories before treatment. A prevention of future deaths report has been issued to the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), with a response deadline of April 2025.
- High-velocity chiropractic adjustments can cause arterial dissections, leading to strokes or death in rare cases. Experts emphasize the importance of screening patients with pre-existing risk factors before such procedures.
Govt to decide on subsidy scheme for rare earth magnet production, says Union minister
- Union minister announces subsidy scheme for rare earth magnet production in India.
- Decision expected within 20 days; consultations ongoing with industry stakeholders.
- Scheme aims to reduce dependence on Chinese imports for critical minerals.
- Cabinet approval required if subsidy exceeds ₹1,000 crore, says official.
- Plan supports investment in processing rare earth oxides into usable magnets.
Sitanshu Kotak theory gets reality check from fans over ‘visible shift’ in batting claim
- Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited for ‘visible shift’ in team’s approach.
- Fans and observers quickly dismissed claims, arguing little has fundamentally changed.
- Recent strong batting performances in England tour sparked debate about Kotak’s influence.
- Kotak, a domestic cricket legend, was appointed after India’s batting struggles.
- Supporters urged patience, saying true impact of coaching takes time to show.
It's healthy competition: Sonakshi Sinha on BO clash between ‘Nikita Roy’ and Kajol’s ‘Maa’
- Sonakshi Sinha leads ‘Nikita Roy’ against Kajol’s ‘Maa’ in box office clash.
- Both films release June 27, 2025, with strong pre-release buzz.
- ‘Nikita Roy’ sees 45% higher BookMyShow interest than ‘Maa’ so far.
- Sonakshi describes rivalry as healthy, emphasizing audience choice and industry growth.
- Both movies target horror/thriller fans, promising edge-of-seat entertainment this weekend.
iPhone 17 pre-order open now as Caviar unveils custom models before Apple’s official launch
- Russian luxury brand Caviar starts pre-orders for custom iPhone 17 models.
- Pre-orders available for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, shipping this fall.
- Caviar’s custom phones feature premium materials, unique designs, and high price tags.
- Apple’s official iPhone 17 launch expected later in September 2025.
- Luxury market targets collectors, offering exclusive, limited-edition iPhone variants.
Venice divided ahead of billionaire Bezos' 'wedding of the century'
- Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice wedding is called “wedding of the century.”
- Event spans three days, costs millions, and remains shrouded in secrecy.
- Locations debated: superyacht, private island, or historic venues, all in Venice.
- Protests erupt as locals fear overtourism, disruption, and exploitation by ultra-rich.
- Security is tight, with NDAs, private planes, and exclusive hotel bookings.