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Edinburgh Live
30-06-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
BBC Countryfile star Julia Bradbury discovers further health issue during scan
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info After successfully overcoming breast cancer, Julia Bradbury took charge of her health with an aim to boost her overall wellbeing – that's when a fresh health concern surfaced. Eager to ensure she could enjoy a long life with her husband Gerard Cunningham and their children, son Zephyrus, 13, and twins Xanthe and Zena, 10, Julia underwent extensive health examinations. "My breast cancer diagnosis made me start exploring all sorts of interesting avenues to do with personalised preventative health and medicine," shares Julia, 54, who received the life-changing diagnosis in 2021. "Since I came out the other side I'm so much more grateful for every day I'm here on planet Earth. I'm very mindful of my health, and it has made me really take it seriously and honour it." Julia didn't just sit back; she pursued a thorough full body MRI scan to assess her health status. While nervous about finding further issues related to her previous breast cancer, the results actually revealed something entirely unexpected. READ MORE - US President Donald Trump to visit Scottish golf courses in coming weeks READ MORE - Lewis Capaldi announces huge arena tour with two Scottish dates "I did a full body MRI scan, including my brain, chest region and abdominal region, looking for anything connected to my breast cancer. I'm grateful to say all's good on that front," Julia recounts. "But there was an unexpected discovery of a fortunately benign brain cyst, bang in the centre of my brain, next door to my pineal gland." Upon finding a cyst, Julia reached out to her mate, telly star Davina McCall, who underwent brain surgery last November to have a colloidal cyst removed. Top neurosurgeon Kevin O'Neill, who treated Davina, is now looking after Julia's case, reports the Mirror. "My neurosurgeon Kevin O'Neill, who is Davina's neurosurgeon, is not concerned," Julia divulged. "I will be rechecking in six months' time to check there are no signs of growth, that it isn't taking up any valuable real estate in my brain." Julia's taking brain health seriously now, focusing on sufficient kip, age-appropriate exercise and eating a balanced diet. Come September, she's dropping her book 'Hack Yourself Healthy', dishing on all the tips she's found for boosting one's health. She's also undergone DNA testing to get the lowdown on disease risks she might face. "I've done a baseline DNA test which shows me my blueprint DNA," revealed Julia, who was stunned to discover she needed to watch her diet. "My DNA is wired towards Type 2 diabetes, which means I have to be careful of carbs. I need to be careful of my sugar load. I've had to give up my 11am doughnut and biscuits. I gave up my bag of Maltesers at night while watching TV. It was really, really tough, I'm not going to say it wasn't." Julia, a well-known outdoor enthusiast, credits spending time in nature with improving her overall health. She's excited to co-host Today At The Great Yorkshire Show on 5 alongside Jules Hudson, showcasing one of the UK's largest agricultural events. "It's one of the biggest agricultural shows in the UK," Julia explains. "It features 8,000 animals, as well as farmers and producers from across the UK who've spent the past year preparing for this. Jules and I will be on hand to capture all the excitement and drama." Since adopting a healthier lifestyle and exploring various ways to improve her wellbeing, Julia has experienced a significant transformation. "I feel so much better," she says. "I think the benefits for me are 100-fold. If I get to spend longer on this earth and longer with my children, it's worth it in spades."
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Surgeon who saved Davina McCall's life reveals he listened to iconic band while cutting tumour from star's brain
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DAVINA McCall's brain surgeon listened to ABBA as he carried out her complex five-hour operation The Sun on Sunday can reveal. Neurosurgeon Kevin O'Neill, 62, says life-saving surgery gets so stressful that his hand could start shaking so he uses music to calm himself. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Davina McCall's brain surgeon listened to ABBA's hits as he carried out her complex five-hour operation Credit: Getty 4 Neurosurgeon Kevin O'Neill, 62, says he uses music to calm himself and avoid his hands shaking Credit: Getty 4 Davina, 57, discovered a 14mm colloid cyst when she was offered a free health scan Credit: Instagram When the top brain expert was asked if he listened to ABBA during The Masked Singer star's surgery in November he said: 'Oh, I was. I love ABBA in theatre. 'Some people like silence to focus — sometimes you do need that — but it's about balancing stress with performance. 'Stress can actually improve your performance to a certain extent, until it becomes excessive and then it paralyses you and it gives you the shakes. 'So you've got to have mechanisms to control that and one of them is to put some music on.' He added that he's such a fan of the Swedish superstars that he's twice been to see their avatar show Voyage. Davina, 57, discovered a 14mm colloid cyst when she was offered a free health scan after giving a talk on the menopause. The TV host faced the risk of sudden death without surgery. Following the procedure, she spent three days in intensive care and then five days recuperating at London's Cleveland Clinic. Speaking to Helen Fospero on the Convex Conversation podcast, Kevin admitted that he was nervous when Davina came round following the surgery. He said: 'She gave us a fright because she was away with the fairies.' Davina McCall breaks down in tears and reveals 'difficult year' But the op proved successful, and a recent MRI scan confirmed the tumour is not coming back. Kevin said: 'I had a big smile on my face when I saw that scan.' 4 The Masked Singer star's operation proved successful Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Surgeon who saved Davina McCall's life reveals he listened to iconic band while cutting tumour from star's brain
DAVINA McCall's brain surgeon listened to ABBA as he carried out her complex five-hour operation The Sun on Sunday can reveal. Neurosurgeon Kevin O'Neill, 62, says life-saving surgery gets so stressful that his hand could start shaking so he uses music to calm himself. 4 Davina McCall's brain surgeon listened to ABBA's hits as he carried out her complex five-hour operation Credit: Getty 4 Neurosurgeon Kevin O'Neill, 62, says he uses music to calm himself and avoid his hands shaking Credit: Getty 4 Davina, 57, discovered a 14mm colloid cyst when she was offered a free health scan Credit: Instagram When the top brain expert was asked if he listened to ABBA during The Masked Singer star's 'Some people like silence to focus — sometimes you do need that — but it's about balancing stress with performance. 'Stress can actually improve your performance to a certain extent, until it becomes excessive and then it paralyses you and it gives you the shakes. 'So you've got to have mechanisms to control that and one of them is to put some music on.' READ MORE ON DAVINA MCCALL He added that he's such a fan of the Swedish superstars that he's twice been to see their Davina, 57, discovered a The TV host faced the risk of Following the procedure, she spent three days in intensive care and then five days recuperating at London's Cleveland Clinic. Most read in Celebrity Speaking to Helen Fospero on the Convex Conversation podcast, Kevin admitted that he was nervous when Davina came round following the surgery. He said: 'She Davina McCall breaks down in tears and reveals 'difficult year' But the op proved successful, and a recent MRI scan confirmed the tumour is not coming back. Kevin said: 'I had a big smile on my face when I saw that scan.' 4 The Masked Singer star's operation proved successful Credit: Instagram The most common symptoms of a brain tumour More than 12,000 Brits are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour every year — of which around half are cancerous — with 5,300 losing their lives. The disease is the most deadly cancer in children and adults aged under 40, according to the Brain Tumour Charity. Brain tumours reduce life expectancies by an average of 27 years, with just 12 per cent of adults surviving five years after diagnosis. There are two main types, with non-cancerous benign tumours growing more slowly and being less likely to return after Cancerous malignant brain tumours can either start in the brain or spread there from elsewhere in the body and are more likely to return. Brain tumours can cause They can also lead to changes in personality weakness or paralysis on one side of the problem and problems with speech or vision. The nine most common symptoms are: Headaches Seizures Feeling sick Being sick Memory problems Change in personality Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body Vision problems Speech problems If you are suffering any of these symptoms, particularly a headache that feels different from the ones you normally get, you should visit your GP. Source: NHS
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GE HealthCare Invests $138 Million in Cork, Ireland Manufacturing Facility to Address Increasing Contrast Media Demand
New $138 million facility at GE HealthCare's Cork manufacturing site will enable 25 million more patient doses of contrast media per year by the end of 2027i Demand for CT and X-Ray contrast media, used to enhance medical imaging procedures globally, is estimated to double in the next ten yearsii Investment will create additional capacity to cater for growing demand, while offering increased flexibility and resiliency for security of supply CHALFONT ST. GILES, England, January 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced a $138 million investment to expand its Carrigtohill, Cork contrast media fill and finish manufacturing site in Ireland. A new state-of-the-art facility on the grounds of the existing site will enable 25 million more patient doses per year of contrast media by the end of 2027, helping address growing global demand. Contrast media are injectable diagnostic imaging agents used to enhance visualization of organs, blood vessels and tissues during medical imaging. Global demand for iodine-based contrast media, used in X-Ray, Computed Tomography (CT) and Interventional procedures is expected to double in the next decade, driven by ageing populations and the increasing global prevalence of chronic disorders. In 2024, the Carrigtohill facility, along with GE HealthCare's other fill and finish production sites in Shanghai, China, and Oslo, Norway, supplied over 100 million patient doses of contrast media around the worldiii. The new 3000m2 facility - which will support both established and pipeline products – will include solution preparation vessels, multi-functional powder handling systems, a new filling line and autoclaves, with advanced automation systems underpinning production. Once established, the additional capacity will cater for the growing global demand, while offering increased flexibility and resiliency across GE HealthCare's contrast media production network for security of supply. President & CEO of GE HealthCare's Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) segment, Kevin O'Neill, said, "As an industry leader we have a responsibility to help meet the growing global demand for contrast media from healthcare providers and their patients. This new facility demonstrates our broader commitment not just to address future demand, but also to increase resiliency and security of industry supply for customers." Eugene Barrett, Site Leader and Managing Director, GE HealthCare Ireland, said: "This expansion strengthens our longstanding presence in Cork, where we have a highly skilled team, access to leading talent in the pharmaceutical industry, strong distribution links around the world and a great partnership with IDA Ireland. First doses from our new facility are expected by the end of 2027 and we are proud of the impact our site will continue to make for patients around the world." An Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. said, "GE HealthCare has been manufacturing in Ireland for more than 30 years, and has invested extensively in the Carrigtohill site and the people working here. I am delighted to welcome this significant new investment here in Cork, which is testament to the commitment of GE HealthCare in Ireland, and also to our highly skilled workforce." IDA Ireland Executive Director Michael Lohan said, "This is the latest of GE HealthCare's investments in its Cork site which has been producing vital pharmaceuticals for over 30 years. The continued growth and development of the site is testament to its commitment to serving patients and to Ireland's leadership and support for the pharmaceutical industry." All stages of GE HealthCare's contrast media manufacturing, from development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) to finished product, adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. With over 4000 employees globally, the PDx business also develops and supplies radiopharmaceuticals used to support diagnosis, monitoring and treatment selection across Neurology, Cardiology and Oncology clinical pathways. Across its portfolio, PDx enables four patient procedures every second globally. Engineering firm, IPS-Integrated Project Services, will lead the project with enabling construction works starting at the Carrigtohill facility in February 2025, and over 250 construction roles expected to be created. About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, dedicated to providing integrated solutions, services, and data analytics to make hospitals more efficient, clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and happier. Serving patients and providers for more than 125 years, GE HealthCare is advancing personalized, connected, and compassionate care, while simplifying the patient's journey across the care pathway. Together our Imaging, Advanced Visualization Solutions, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics businesses help improve patient care from diagnosis, to therapy, to monitoring. We are a $19.6 billion business with approximately 51,000 colleagues working to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and Insights for the latest news, or visit our website for more information. i GE HealthCare data on file – Cork Capacity Investment, 2025 ii GE HealthCare data on file – Pharmaceutical Diagnostics Contrast Media Capacity and Investment, 2025 iii GE HealthCare data on file – Pharmaceutical Diagnostics Contrast Media Capacity and Investment, 2025 View source version on Contacts GE HealthCare Media Contact: David MorrisM +00 44 7920 591 Sign in to access your portfolio
