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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Solana Will Lead Tokenization, Hyperliquid the 'Perpification of Everything': Ryan Watkins
Solana's SOL SOL token is trading at $144.04, down 0.62% in the past 24 hours, after briefly climbing as high as $147.73 earlier in the session, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The move came amid a spike in trading volume and fresh commentary from Syncracy Capital Co-Founder Ryan Watkins, who reaffirmed Solana's long-term importance in the evolving crypto economy. Watkins, whose firm makes concentrated, thesis-driven investments in crypto, followed up on a prediction he made in May, when he called the competition between Solana and Hyperliquid 'the cryptoeconomy's defining battle' as U.S. equities begin migrating onchain. At the time, he suggested that the winner could become a $100 billion to $500 billion platform capable of reshaping capital markets. On June 25, in a new post on X, Watkins said that Solana now appears set to lead the 'tokenization of everything,' while Hyperliquid is positioned to dominate the perpetual futures space. The remarks reinforced market narratives around Solana's potential to support the next wave of blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Institutional interest in Solana continues to rise, with CME Futures volume for SOL recently hitting a record high of 1.75 million contracts. Market watchers have taken this as a sign of deepening engagement from sophisticated investors even as price action cools from recent highs. SOL's current support levels and structural strength are drawing attention ahead of potential retests of the $148–$150 range. Technical Analysis Highlights SOL traded in a 24-hour range of $4.96 (3.47%) from $145.09 to $147.45. Support was established at $143.02, with resistance encountered at $147.98. Between 13:06 and 14:05 UTC, price rose from $146.27 to $147.31, a 0.71% gain. The session high of $147.98 was recorded between 13:43 and 13:46 on strong volume. A resistance band formed between $147.90 and $148.00, while support held at $146.70. Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy. Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
9-year-old dies after undergoing anesthesia for a dental procedure: What went wrong?
Representational image In a tragic case, a nine year old girl has died after undergoing anesthesia. She was supposed to have a dental procedure. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's office, Silvanna Moreno, "underwent dental surgery under anesthesia in Vista and transitioned to a recovery room afterwards. She was later discharged from the facility. She fell asleep during her ride home. Upon arrival, she stayed sleeping and was transitioned into her bed at home. Family checked on her throughout the day to later find her unresponsive in bed and called 911 for emergency services assistance. Responding paramedics contacted the decedent and provided lifesaving measures while transporting her to the Rady Children's Hospital Emergency Department. Upon her arrival, medical staff assumed the provision of lifesaving measures to no avail with death being pronounced." She died on March 18. The report mentions her cause of death to be "Methemoglobinemia in the setting of recent nitrous oxide administration." What is Methemoglobinemia? Methemoglobinemia is a rare but serious blood disorder where your red blood cells can't carry oxygen. Normally, hemoglobin works like a delivery agent, bringing oxygen to all the tissues in your body. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo But when someone has methemoglobinemia, a form of hemoglobin called methemoglobin starts to build up. This version can't carry oxygen like it's supposed to. It's like your oxygen delivery system broke down halfway through the job. Now here's where it gets tricky: this condition can be genetic (you're born with it), or it can happen because of exposure to certain drugs, chemicals, or even foods high in nitrates (like well water or too much spinach in babies). People with methemoglobinemia might look blue or gray-ish (a condition called cyanosis), feel short of breath, dizzy, or super tired all the time. In severe cases, it can cause seizures or even death if left untreated. Yes, anesthesia can sometimes cause methemoglobinemia, especially certain types of local anesthetics like benzocaine, prilocaine, or even lidocaine in high doses. These drugs can trigger the formation of methemoglobin in the blood, making it harder for red blood cells to carry oxygen. This risk is higher in babies, people with genetic susceptibility, or those getting large doses during surgery or dental work. Symptoms might show up shortly after exposure—like bluish skin, shortness of breath, or fatigue. She was administered anesthesia by Dr. Ryan Watkins. "The patient was referred to our office for dental treatment under general anesthesia due to her young age and acute situational anxiety," he told PEOPLE. "Throughout the procedure, she was continuously monitored by our dentist anesthesiologist ... with no complications observed." New reports say Dr Watkins had faced disciplinary action before. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Fox News
17-06-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Dentist was previously on probation before treating 9-year-old girl who died after anesthesia
A California dentist who treated a 9-year-old girl hours before she died following a routine procedure was placed on probation years prior for another procedure mishap, documents show. Back in 2020, Dr. Ryan Watkins was disciplined over a 2016 incident in which a 54-year-old man's heart stopped after Watkins put him under anesthesia during a dental procedure. According to a complaint filed with the Dental Board of California, Watkins engaged in "unprofessional conduct" after "clearly excessively administering drugs or treatment" to the patient, identified only as "MK." The man had seen Watkins approximately three times before the dental surgery and was considered to be in "excellent health" and was a triathlete. However, it was noted that the victim had a low resting heart rate, dental phobia and had a history of fainting, which the complaint said Watkins did not investigate or document. The patient's heart stopped during the surgery where Watkins began CPR to revitalize it until EMS arrived, the documents said. Hospital staff noted that the victim's ribs were fractured due to Watkins performing chest compressions on him. The man was later diagnosed with a mild neurocognitive disorder caused by cardiac arrest, records show. "A doctor concluded that the administration of ephedrine likely caused MK's tachycardia (increased heart rate above 100 bpm) that would have subsided and that the use of adenosine was unnecessary and caused MK's heart to stop (asystole)," the documents read. Watkins was placed under probation for 35 months by the California Dental Board, which still allowed him to keep working at the practice as long as he complied with additional requirements and oversight. According to the decision, Watkins was also ordered to pay more than $19,000 to cover investigative and prosecution costs. Watkins confirmed the previous incident to Fox News Digital, stating that "emergency protocols were immediately activated" once the patient developed cardiac arrhythmia during the procedure. "Following this incident, regulatory proceedings were initiated. Throughout this process, we maintained that comprehensive safety protocols were followed, all medications were administered according to manufacturer guidelines based on the patient's age and weight, and the patient received continuous monitoring," Watkins explained in a statement. He added that "in an effort to resolve the matter and focus on patient care," a settlement was reached without admission of wrongdoing and probation orders were completed. "This experience has reinforced our unwavering commitment to patient safety. We continue to maintain rigorous adherence to established emergency response procedures, comprehensive safety protocols, and continuous patient monitoring systems to ensure the highest standard of care for all our patients." Watkins is still practicing at Dreamtime Dentistry and reiterated that he was not at fault for 9-year-old Silvanna Moreno's death and not aware of her health issues. "The coroner's report showed her death to be an accident due to a pre-existing medical condition of which none of the parties were aware prior to the procedure," the statement from Watkins read. "While the Medical Examiner has ruled this an accident, we take this outcome with the utmost seriousness," the statement continued. Watkins added that a thorough internal review of Moreno's case is being conducted and that they are consulting with leading experts in dental anesthesia to ensure patient safety is provided. "The safety and well-being of our patients will always remain our highest priority. We are committed to learning from this tragic event and will implement any additional safety measures that may help prevent such occurrences in the future," Watkins said. Moreno had been referred to the practice for dental treatment under general anesthesia "due to her young age and situational anxiety," on March 18, where she was seen by Watkins, according to a previous statement obtained by Fox News Digital. Watkins said that "the dosage administered was appropriate for the patient's age and weight, following established medical protocols." "Any interactions or negative side effects were not due to dosage but instead due to her rare but undiagnosed/undetected medical condition," Watkins shared in a statement with Fox News Digital. According to an autopsy report from the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, authorities ruled that her manner of death was an accident caused by "methemoglobinemia in the setting of recent nitrous oxide administration." "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of Silvanna Moreno, and our hearts continue to go out to her family during this incredibly difficult time," Watkins said. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cause, manner of death revealed for 9-year-old who died after dental procedure
Above: Report from April 2 on the death of a 9-year-old following a dental procedure. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the cause and manner of death in the passing of a 9-year-old following a dental procedure involving anesthesia at a Vista office earlier this year. The third-grader died on March 18, several hours after undergoing surgery at Dreamtime Dentistry. The incident prompted an investigation by the San Diego Police Department's Child Abuse Unit to determine what may have led to her death. Some of the details identified in the course of the investigation were released in a preliminary report from the medical examiner's office last month. 'pH Miracle' author sentenced for practicing medicine without a license According to the medical examiner, she was awake when she was discharged from the facility, but fell asleep again on the ride home. Once at home, her family moved her to her bed, where they continued to check on her throughout the day. A short while later, they noticed she had become unresponsive, prompting them to call 911. The 9-year-old was transported to the emergency department at Rady Children's Hospital, where life-saving measures were attempted to no avail. In the preliminary report, the medical examiner's office had listed the cause and manner of death as 'pending.' This has since been updated to describe her death as accidental, caused by Methemoglobinemia from the administration of nitrous oxide. Methemoglobinemia is a condition commonly referred to as 'blue baby syndrome' that limits the capability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen to the rest of the body. Some can inherit the disorder genetically, although it is also commonly associated with exposure to certain recreational drugs, medications or chemicals like nitrous oxide, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Per the medical examiner's office, the nine-year-old received nitrous oxide, which is commonly used in dental practice as a less potent anesthetic, in the cocktail of sedatives she received for her procedure. She also had other drugs routinely used in anesthesia practice like dexamethasone, glycopyrrolate, hydromorphone, isoflurane, ketorolac, midazolam, ondansetron, propofol and sevoflurane in her system when she passed, per the medical examiner's report. Student pilot in SR-76 emergency plane landing sentenced to prison for drug trafficking FOX 5/KUSI reached out to Dreamtime Dentistry for comment on the new details and is awaiting response. Dr. Ryan Watkins, the 9-year-old's dentist and anesthesiologist, said in a previous statement Dreamtime was 'deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our young patient, which occurred several hours after her completed dental procedure.' 'Our hearts break for the family during this unimaginable time of grief, and we extend our deepest condolences as we maintain our focus on supporting the family and cooperating fully with the medical investigation,' the statement went on. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Girl, 9, dies after procedure at California dental office
VISTA, Calif. (KSWB/KUSI) – Authorities are looking into the death of a 9-year-old girl that happened hours after she underwent general anesthesia for a dental surgery at Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista, California on March 18th. A statement from Dr. Ryan Watkins, a dentist anesthesiologist at Dreamtime Dentistry, says, in part, 'The patient was referred to our office for dental treatment under general anesthesia due to her young age and acute situational anxiety. Throughout the procedure she was continuously monitored by our dentist anesthesiologist…' PREVIOUS: North County dental office releases statement after girl dies post-surgery The statement goes on to say: 'Following the procedure she was discharged in stable condition – awake, with stable vital signs…' A report from the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office claims the girl was discharged from the facility and remained asleep on the ride home. Once at home, she was placed in her bed where she remained asleep, KSWB/KUSI reports. Family checked on her throughout the day and later found her unresponsive. The girl was pronounced dead upon arrival at Rady Children's Hospital. Where does your neighborhood rank among the 2025 'Best Places to Live'? A representative for Dr. Watkins said, 'The medical examiner's report leaves out the fact that following the procedure, and after time in recovery, the patient was discharged in stable condition. She was awake with stable vital signs…' The statement adds that, at this time, the cause of death has not been determined. The medical examiner is conducting a thorough investigation, with which they are fully cooperating. This is not the first incident at Dreamtime Dentistry to make headlines. Back in 2016, a patient under the care of Dr. Watkins nearly died after a cardiac incident during a dental procedure under anesthesia. Nexstar's KSWB/KUSI reached out to the medical examiner's office and San Diego police, who are conducting the investigation, but had not received a response as of publishing time. A GoFundMe has been set up to cover the funeral costs, raising more than $15,000 as of Monday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
