Tag: Surgical procedures

2 weeks post-surgery, Pope Francis appears at Vatican window

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VATICAN CITY — Two weeks after surgery that removed a portion of his colon, Pope Francis has resumed his traditional Sunday appearance from a...

Surgeon general urges US fight against COVID misinformation

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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday called for a national effort to fight misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, urging tech companies, health care...

Hospitalized pope expected to return to Vatican soon

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ROME — Pope Francis is expected to return to the Vatican “as soon as possible” following his stay in hospital for rehabilitation from intestinal...

EXPLAINER: What kind of surgery did Pope Francis have?

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LONDON — Pope Francis has had surgery to remove part of his left colon in what the Vatican has described as a planned procedure....

Pandemic-delayed surgeries share blame for blood shortage

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BOSTON — Some New England hospitals are delaying or rescheduling surgeries because of a shortage of blood donations during the pandemic. ...

‘It is life-saving’: Elliot Page opens up about surgery

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NEW YORK — Actor Elliot Page is revealing how happier he feels after having top surgery and how important he believes it is to...

Immune-boosting drug may help before lung cancer surgery

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A drug that helps the immune system fight cancer gave dramatic results when used with chemotherapy before surgery in patients with operable lung tumors,...

Sen. Thom Tillis says he’ll have surgery for prostate cancer

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sen. Thomas Tillis said Monday that he has prostate cancer and will undergo surgery next week in North Carolina to treat...

Norway’s aging king to remain on sick leave after surgery

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway’s 84-year-old King Harald V will remain on sick leave from his ceremonial duties until April 11 after successful leg surgery...

Browns WR Switzer’s infant son out of hospital after surgery

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CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Ryan Switzer says his 9-month-old son, Christian, is home from the hospital after undergoing surgery to stop bleeding. ...