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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Science
- South China Morning Post
China's beautiful mind: brain disorder no match for young prodigy at maths Olympiad
As the world's brightest young mathematical mind s gathered last week at Australia's Sunshine Coast for the biggest global maths competition of the year, one moment stood out before the contest had even begun. During the opening ceremony for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the audience erupted into lengthy cheers and applause as China's six-person team was introduced among the more than 100 taking part. The team was led by second-year Wuhan high school student Xu Qiming, who helped to carry China's national flag as he shuffled unsteadily alongside his teammates while trying to manage his involuntary facial expressions. Five days later, he would receive an even bigger ovation. Qiming has cerebral palsy, a permanent brain disorder that was caused by a lack of oxygen, known as hypoxia, at birth. The condition disrupts his motor controls, such as body movements, coordination and balance. China's 2025 IMO championship team with Xu Qiming (second from right) at Australia's Sunshine Coast. Photo: Handout
Free Malaysia Today
16-07-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Little fighter Shao Heng needs your help once again
Five-year-old Lim Shao Heng requires a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy to allow feeding directly into his stomach. (Persatuan Kebajikan Sayap Kasih Malaysia pic) PETALING JAYA : In December, FMT Lifestyle shared the story of Lim Shao Heng, a In December, FMT Lifestyle shared the story of Lim Shao Heng, a five-year-old who has endured more challenges than most people face in a lifetime. Born with multiple medical conditions including cerebral palsy and cyanotic congenital heart disease, he also experiences severe developmental delays and has a stomach disorder that prevents him from swallowing food on his own. For the past five years, he has been fed through a nasogastric tube, which is inserted into a nostril, down the esophagus and into the stomach. He was only about a month old when his parents placed him under the care of Persatuan Kebajikan Sayap Kasih Malaysia (formerly known as the Malaysian Association for the Welfare of Mentally Challenged Children). Since then, he has been residing at the association's home on Jalan Gasing here. More recently, Shao Heng began experiencing frequent fevers and has been diagnosed with multiple complications including poor nutrient absorption, increased risk of infection, as well as discomfort and inflammation around the feeding area. He now needs to undergo percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a procedure that enables feeding directly into the stomach, which would help Shao Heng live more safely and comfortably. Your support could help provide Shao Heng a brighter future. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle) Due to the severity of Shao Heng's heart condition, doctors have advised that the procedure must be carried out urgently and under specialised medical care. The association now aims to raise an additional RM30,000 to cover the cost of his surgery and related medical expenses. They began fundraising on July 12 and are appealing for the public's support. 'He's only five years old but has had to fight harder than most adults,' case worker Jesslyn Tan told FMT Lifestyle. 'Your support is not just a kind gesture – it is a lifeline. Together, we can give Shao Heng the fighting chance he deserves.' If you wish to help, contributions can be made directly to Persatuan Kebajikan Sayap Kasih Malaysia, Ambank account number 8881 0609 91545. Please reference 'CASE 56' in your transaction, and email a copy of your receipt to [email protected] or send it via WhatsApp to Jesslyn Tan at 016-216 6950. For further information, visit Persatuan Kebajikan Sayap Kasih Malaysia's Facebook profile.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woman tragically died after choking on Nutella and toast
A review into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman who choked on Nutella and toast has found that a number of things could have been done better in terms of her care. Tina, from Birkenhead, was 61 when she died in hospital on November 20 2017. She had been taken there by ambulance the day before, only a day and a half after moving to an emergency care placement in Knowsley. Tina had been found unresponsive by a member of staff, who had left her alone briefly to get the phone while she was eating. Despite being placed on life support, she later died and her death was recorded as hypoxic brain injury, cardiac arrest, and choking on food. Tina was described as 'a sociable funny person' who was close to her sisters, liked listening to music, and eating chocolate. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant, had difficulty with her speech, and as an adult had no teeth or dentures. READ MORE: Tribute to mum with 'kindest soul' found dead at home READ MORE: Couple 'scammed' by £170 airport parking fine after falling asleep She had a number of health issues including mobility and breathing problems, incontinence, and was classed as morbidly clinically obese. A report into her death said she 'had choking risks associated with eating too fast, not chewing sufficiently, and having too much food in her mouth at once.' Tina's case is one of two adult safeguarding reviews included in an annual update for Wirral councillors at an adult social care and public health committee meeting on July 15. Tina was initially cared for by her family but was later put into care under Wirral Council. The report said she did not like to be identified by her disability and did not like it if her support staff would discuss her weight or attempt to control her eating of chocolate. The review said she would throw herself on the floor or attempt to swallow batteries, latex gloves, and plastic items and could on occasion be 'verbally abusive and sometimes aggressive.' In November 2017, Tina had to move as her permanent accommodation was being upgraded. An emergency placement at a care home broke down and she became unhappy, prompting her to be moved three times on November 17. Following her death, it was deemed the circumstances around her death and the number of agencies involved meant 'there was reason to pursue further enquiries about potential organisational neglect that might have contributed to her early death.' On November 19, Tina asked for a roast dinner, dessert, and chocolate buttons as well as toast and Nutella. Notes said Tina was given 'lightly toasted bread cut into small pieces.' After Tina was found choking and needing emergency CPR, she was later taken to Whiston Hospital where she died at 5.30am on November 20. Tina's assessment said she needed supervision when eating to avoid any choking risk. A number of issues with the support provided was highlighted in the review and seven recommendations were made as a result. However some good areas of practice around communication, engagement with Tina and her family over her care, as well as support for community activities and the services involved were thanked for their willingness to improve. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Disability influencer Grace discovered someone had faked her death on TikTok when her mother got messages of condolence - and the reason they did it was truly sickening
A TikTok creator with cerebral palsy has said her followers were 'devastated' after a video claiming she had died was viewed 650,000 times. Grace Wolstenholme, 22, has amassed an impressive 1.3 million followers and 40.6 million likes on TikTok since she began documenting her life with cerebral palsy in 2021. But one of her most viewed videos was posted without permission by an account that appeared to be selling pillows, with the caption: 'I lost my autistic sister today so I bought this pillow to imitate cuddling her.' The original video, which has been liked 5.2 million times, featured Grace falling over during a boxing session with her personal trainer. Grace, who splits her time between Essex and London, became aware of the hoax when someone she knows contacted her mother directly to offer their condolences. Furious, Grace has spoken out to warn others to 'check the facts' and be aware of misinformation online. She said in a video shared to her followers: 'It has come to my attention that someone has put on TikTok that they're my brother and I'm dead. 'Well excuse me if I'm mistaken, but I've not just risen from the f***ing dead, have I? I'm obviously still here. 'First of all, it's very sickening. This boy must have a lot of mental health issues to say someone is dead.' The fraudulent video appeared to be advertising full-body pillows by capitalising on Grace's hugely successful post. TikTok has since confirmed the video has been removed for violating its community guidelines. Grace explained that the poster featured in the second part of the video and 'pretended he had cerebral palsy', which she confirmed was not the case when she looked through his profile. 'He hasn't got cerebral palsy. He's just trying to get his business out there and. by doing so, he's using my face and my name and saying I'm dead.' When the fraudulent video was posted at the end of May, Grace had been ill for several months - a fact well known by her followers which, she said, contributed to the lie's credibility. 'Him claiming I'm dead is very serious, because people may believe I am dead,' Grace continued. 'It's just disgusting how he can make out I'm dead to get views, and also to pretend he's got cerebral palsy. 'I cannot tell you how angry this video has made me. It makes my blood boil to a point where I literally want to…' said Grace before gesturing animatedly. The video also wrongly attributed the nature of Grace's disability as autism, which added further to the flurry of harmful misinformation. A second video appearing to mock Ms Wolstenholme's disability was later posted by the same account. Grace posted a screenshot of the user's Instagram page, urging her followers to report him. Since then, both the TikTok and Instagram accounts and the associated website linked to the shop owner are no longer active. Grace said she has lost thousands of followers and seen a drop in views because of people assuming she was dead, which has reduced her income as the video app pays its creators based on engagement. The BBC reported that TikTok did not comment on Ms Wolstenholme's concerns around the sharing of disinformation on the platform. The name of the business was not that of any limited company registered at Companies House and the VAT number it displayed was not associated with any UK business, according to the broadcaster. Ms Wolstenholme reported the harassment to the Metropolitan Police, which confirmed it was exploring 'several lines of inquiry'. A police spokeswoman said: 'The victim continues to be supported by officers. At this stage no arrests have been made.'
News.com.au
05-07-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Aussie woman's broken hand sparked huge beauty business
A woman who broke her hand and was left crying on the floor because she couldn't do her makeup has launched her own line of beauty accessories to help others. Storm Menzies has mild cerebral palsy, saying she has always lived with 'very few barriers' and has been able to adapt to living life with the use of one hand. But, when the 30-year-old broke her dominant hand in 2023 it made her realise 'how bad' her right side was. In that moment, she finally understood how much she'd been overcompensating. 'You normalise your struggles, so it just becomes your everyday,' she told Initially, she didn't think much of her broken hand. She was getting ready to go out one day, and tried to put makeup on, and she realised how difficult the task actually was. 'It was this moment of, 'Oh my god, how am I going to do this'. Everything else, I could find a workaround but you need a lot of dexterity to apply makeup,' she said. 'There was a tube of mascara and I couldn't pick it up from my makeup bag. I eventually managed to manouver it out, had it open and in my mouth and there was mascara everywhere. I couldn't put it on. It was so hard.' She sat on her bathroom floor and cried, wondering how she'd leave the house for three months without makeup. So, she started to Google accessible makeup. She couldn't find a single thing — bar one business that didn't ship to Australia at the time. Ms Menzies was confused, thinking maybe she was searching the wrong terms. She called a friend, who is also disabled and always looks immaculate, according to the Newcastle-based woman. She wanted to know how she did her own makeup. 'With great difficulty, why?,' her friend responded. Her friend said it sucked, often needing the help of a support worker. Ms Menzies was stunned, thinking she was about to give her a boatload of information on accessible beauty options. 'She said, 'Storm, makeup isn't made for people like me. Why would it be? No one thinks we're beautiful.' That moment, I realised it wasn't about the physical accessibility of makeup but what not having accessible makeup meant,' she said. 'There was also a mix of shame of having a disability and being 'lucky' for it not affecting me, and I worked in the disability sector for a long time and never asked.' Ms Menzies decided to fix this problem herself, and ByStorm Beauty was born. Initially, she started with the idea of creating accessible makeup. She bought some modelling clay and attached it to her makeup. She said she needed more surface area to grip with, and she was thrilled that the attachment helped. The young woman did a survey of 100 people with disabilities to discover what their beauty needs actually were. 'One of the resounding things that came through was people just wanted to use the same products, they didn't want to have 'special' makeup,' she said. 'Which wasn't what I was thinking.' So, she printed some 3D designs that essentially work as attachments to already existing makeup products. Ms Menzies noted it was lucky that a lot of makeup was cylindrical, and so far has made two attachments - a ball shape and a paddle shape, to help cover as many needs as possible. She said it's the 'coolest thing' to watch people use the products for their different needs. For instance, a male friend who was injured in a sporting accident who can now paint his daughter's nails with the help of her accessories. She commented that there have been some trolls, but she said in her mind it comes from a place of not seeing people with disabilities in spaces such as this before. She said more often than not, disability is portrayed in an incredible infantilising way — and her brand is bucking that trend. The big goal for Ms Menzies is to not only land in stores such as Mecca — as well as offering training to help staff cater to people with disability — but also prompt other brands to follow suit when it comes to inclusivity. And the brand sure is starting to take off; she's already got a supporter in Australian comedian Celeste Barber. Ms Menzies contacted Barber's brand BOOIE about a partnership and she replied instantly. 'I've been rejected by so many investors, I can't even count. But I sent her my pitch deck,' she said. 'She literally said to me, 'Holy f***ing sh*t balls, I was trying to make my products accessible and I thought accessibly priced but I never thought about how people use the products. I feel like such a d***.' 'I never expected her to reply,' the beauty founder admitted. Now, BOOIE is selling Ms Menzies' products in its signature colours on their website. Ms Menzies said it was the dream outcome. 'It's all I ever wanted to do,' she said.
