LOS ANGELES - The Food and Drug Administration has sounded the alarm over a global shortage of contrast materials that are used for CT scans, MRIs and other medical imaging.

A host of other hospitals have also sent out alerts over the shortage, warning patients and consumers that they plan to ration current supplies."Due to unprecedented COVID-related supply chain disruptions in China, all hospitals in the United States are experiencing a shortage of contrast media (sometimes referred to as X-ray dye) used to perform CAT or CT scans," wrote St.

Lukes University Health Network on its website. There are several types of contrast materials. Some are fluids that are ingested, while other can be injected into a patient’s blood stream.

Contrast material can be made up of a variety of compounds or naturally occurring chemical elements including iodine or barium-sulfate.

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17-year-old boy shot twice in South Philadelphia home

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a teenage boy was fighting for his life Sunday night after he was shot multiple times in South Philadelphia. The shooting occurred shortly before 7 p.m.

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South Street shooting: What we know about the victims

Kristopher Minners, was identified as one of the victims by a local teachers union. Alexis Quinn and Gregory Jackson, seen here in photos posted on social media, were later identified by police.

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As gas prices soar across Canada, experts say more increases expected in coming weeks

Gasoline prices continued to trend upward across much of Canada over the weekend and experts warn more increases are coming this week.

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30 dogs, cats found dead in animal rescue CEO's home

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More than 50 feared dead in Nigeria church shooting, explosions

Flag Of Nigeria. (Photo By Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG Via Getty Images) ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said.The attackers targeted the St.

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Bruce Willis health latest: Star's wife shares update amid 'shocking' aphasia battle

Hollywood star announced that he was stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia - a condition that affects his cognitive abilities. According to the Mayo Clinic, aphasia is "a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate" and can be caused by a stroke, head injury, brain tumour or a disease. In the statement that was posted to social media announcement back in March 2022, Willis' family did not reveal how specifically how the condition is affecting Willis, but it is thought that he is having trouble reading, listening, speaking, typing and writing, making acting near impossible.

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Amber Alert issued for missing 2-year-old girl in York County

Mya Campbell, 2 YORK COUNTY, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a missing 2-year-old girl they say was reportedly abducted in York County.Mya Campbell, 2, was last seen Sunday around 3:32 p.m. on Concord Road in Springettsbury Township.She is 2 feet 4 inches tall and 25 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

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Disney apologizes to couple whose marriage proposal was thwarted by employee

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 05: General view of Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary celebrations at Disneyland Paris on March 05, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Handout/Getty Images) Disney said it has apologized to a couple whose now-viral marriage proposal was interrupted by an overzealous employee.The viral video first posted on Reddit last week showed a man getting on one knee to propose to his girlfriend on a platform in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, Paris.Mid-proposal, an employee rushes up and snatches the ring box out of the man’s hands and ushers the couple off the platform, the video shows."She said yes," the man says as he walks off the platform."Yes, that's great, but over here will be even better," the employee responds.Onlookers immediately began to boo the employee.The Redditor who posted the video said his friend had previously asked another employee if proposing on the platform was OK, and that she said yes.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"We regret how this was handled," a Disney spokesperson told Newsweek.

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Queen makes surprise appearance as Platinum Jubilee celebrations wind up

In a crowning moment for her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace Sunday, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her during the final day of festivities marking the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.

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South Street shooting victim was a 22-year-old advisor at Girard College, teachers union says

PHILADELPHIA - A 22-year-old man has been identified as one of three people killed during a mass shooting on South Street this weekend.Kristopher Minners succumbed to his injuries after he was struck by gunfire while on the famous street Saturday night, according to the Philadelphia-Pennsylvania American Federation of Teachers.The deadly shooting erupted when police say multiple gunmen opened fire on crowds, hitting a total of 14 people. Three people were killed in the shooting, while at least 11 others were injured.Minners was reportedly a second-grade resident advisor at Girard College in Philadelphia and member of the Girard College Federation of Teachers. Mourning the loss of a fellow member, the federation said their "hearts are heavy today.""Our thoughts are with Mr.

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Bangladesh cargo depot fire kills at least 49

CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH - JUNE 5: Firefighters still try to contain the fire caused by an explosion at a private Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Sitakunda upazila in Chittagong, Bangladesh on June 5, 2022. At least 40 people have been killed and over DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - A massive fire at a container depot near a port city in southeastern Bangladesh killed at least 49 people, including nine firefighters, and injured more than 100 others, officials and local media reported Sunday, as efforts to extinguish the blaze continued into a second night.The inferno at the BM Inland Container Depot, a Dutch-Bangladesh joint venture, broke out around midnight Saturday following explosions in a container full of chemicals.

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Woman allegedly tracks boyfriend with AirTags, kills him over alleged affair

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: A boxed AirTag on display at the Apple Store George Street on April 30, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Apple's latest accessory, the AirTag is a small device that helps people keep track of belongings, using Apple's Find My An Indiana woman was charged with murder after she allegedly followed a man she said was her boyfriend to a bar using an Apple AirTag, accused him of cheating on her and proceeded to intentionally run him over with her car, court documents show.

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The officer went online posing as a teenage girl - Kelsey - aged 14, from Warrington. Within 20 minutes he had 50 replies from men. Many made no attempt to camouflage their intent. Tag names when they replied to 'Kelsey' included 'Northern Perv' and 'English well-hung'.

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Monkeypox, severe hepatitis raise concerns of virus outbreaks post-COVID

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn that emerging viruses are inevitable in the years to come and better surveillance is needed to stay ahead of potential new pathogens.

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Father, 5-year-old son injured after hit-and-run in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A father and his son were left injured after police say a driver hit their car then fled Saturday night.The 5-year-old boy was riding upfront with his 50-year-old father when a car reportedly crashed into them on 29th Street And Sedgley Avenue around 6:47 p.m.Both the father and son were transported to Temple University Hospital, where the father is listed in critical condition. The boy is said to be in stable condition after being transferred to St.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee shooting leaves 3 dead, 14 injured

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Delhi: Only ICMR accredited labs allowed to collect Covid samples

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Police: Man, 5-year-old boy ejected from dirt bike in fatal New Castle crash

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IN PHOTOS: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace

Tens of thousands of Britons took the party out to the streets Saturday night for the much-anticipated Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.

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Philadelphia Phillies send slumping Angels to 10th straight loss

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PHILADELPHIA - Mayor Jim Kenney says the ‘beyond devastating’ shooting on South Street that claimed the lives of three people Saturday night is "yet another horrendous, brazen and despicable act of gun violence."A total of 14 people were reportedly struck after shots rang out near the 200 block of South Street just before midnight. Three people, two men and a woman, were later pronounced dead at the hospital. The mayor said this most recent shooting has left him "not just heartbroken, but angry" in a statement released after the shooting:"The events that transpired last evening on South Street are beyond devastating.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 419 people in hospital, 111 in intensive care

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Platinum Jubilee: Colorful pageant, street fests cap Queen Elizabeth's celebration

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Philadelphia shooting: 3 dead, at least 11 wounded on South Street

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Beijing to reopen schools and workplaces as Covid-19 curbs ease

Beijing will gradually lift Covid-19 restrictions this week, city officials said this morning.

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North Korea fires 8 missiles after U.S., South Korea stage military drills

North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday, a day after South Korea and the United States wrapped up their first combined military exercises involving an American aircraft carrier in more than four years.

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UPSC Prelims 2022: New pattern, question on Covid, Web 3.0. All you need to know

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new coronavirus infections taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,76,817, while the daily positivity rate was recorded above one per cent after 34 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The active cases rose to 24,052 and the death toll climbed to 5,24,692 with 15 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.73 per cent, the ministry said.

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India adds over 4,000 Covid cases in 24 hours; active count surges to 24,052

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Michigan governor named on hit list kept by gunman who shot retired Wisconsin judge

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s name appeared on a hit list kept by a man who allegedly fatally shot a retired Wisconsin judge on Friday, the governor’s office said on Saturday.

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Edmonton Oilers fall behind 3-0 in West Final to Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination after a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche Saturday night at Rogers Place.

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Chinese fighter planes intercept Australian aircraft during ‘routine’ activity

Chinese fighter planes intercepted an Australian aircraft in the South China Sea Region during a routine surveillance activity by Australia in international airspace, the department of security said in a news release Saturday.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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