Tag: Diagnosis and treatment
EXPLAINER: What kind of surgery did Pope Francis have?
LONDON — Pope Francis has had surgery to remove part of his left colon in what the Vatican has described as a planned procedure....
Britney Spears’ father seeks court probe of her allegations
LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears’ father has asked the court overseeing his daughter’s conservatorship to investigate her statements to a judge last week on...
Suicidal crises, mental fatigue: Kids grapple with reentry
After two suicidal crises during pandemic isolation, 16-year-old Zach Sampson feels stronger but worries his social skills have gone stale.
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Alzheimer’s drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors
In the weeks since a new Alzheimer's drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment...
Lilly to seek FDA approval for potential Alzheimer’s drug
INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly said Thursday that it will submit its potential Alzheimer’s treatment to federal regulators later this year.
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Pandemic-delayed surgeries share blame for blood shortage
BOSTON — Some New England hospitals are delaying or rescheduling surgeries because of a shortage of blood donations during the pandemic.
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Democrats see springboard for health care in high court win
WASHINGTON — With the Affordable Care Act now secure in the framework of the nation's health care programs, Democrats are eager to leap above...
Virginia marijuana legalization timetable has many confused
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's road to legalizing simple possession of marijuana has had some twists and turns, so it's not surprising that advocacy groups...
Father gives daughter life-saving gift as living organ donor
CARRIERE, Miss. — Sitting poolside with his wife and two daughters, Rhett Shaffette says he’s already received the best gift this Father’s Day.
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EXPLAINER: What is overtraining syndrome in sports?
Olympic champion Simone Manuel stunningly failed to advance out of the semifinals in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials. Then she revealed...