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Sixers star Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and underwent a successful appendectomy, likely ending his regular season and jeopardizing his availability for play-in or first-round games. Philadelphia sits 8th in the East at 43-36 and must finish the year without him as it fights for a postseason spot; Embiid is averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists this season.
Sixers center Joel Embiid will undergo appendicitis surgery in Houston on Thursday, a move that could end his 2025-26 season after he played 38 games and averaged 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists.
A 38-year-old mother in Wales spent six years with headaches before an MRI in 2025 revealed a brain tumor likely present for 15–20 years. She was diagnosed with a low‑grade meningioma, underwent a 12‑hour surgery removing about 85% of the tumor (with the remainder wrapped around her optic nerve), faced post‑operative infection and emergency skull‑related procedures, and now awaits a titanium skull plate and possible radiotherapy while unable to work.
Veteran Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman will undergo surgery to repair a meniscus tear, delaying his contribution for the team as a return timeline remains unclear. Despite posting a strong spring (.241/.371/.448 in 13 games) and contending for a roster spot, the injury clouds his outlook for the season, forcing the Mets to consider other options such as Vidal Brujan or prospect Carson Benge for the final bench/outfield spots.
President Trump said Florida Rep. Neal Dunn was told he might die without surgery after a serious heart issue, and that doctors’ intervention saved him, with Dunn joking he’d vote for Trump “however long I live.” House Speaker Mike Johnson said Dunn has a “new lease on life” following a lengthy operation. Dunn had announced he wouldn’t seek reelection but would finish his term. The live feed also covers related GOP and defense topics, including the Strait of Hormuz coalition, Iran war-powers debates, and the SAVE America Act timetable.
Live Science interviews Dr. John Pandolfino about a 400‑person clinical trial using a mechanically accurate digital twin of the esophagus to predict the best myotomy approach for achalasia and reduce complications like diverticulum. The virtual model guides surgical decisions, could lessen or replace some animal testing, and may eventually be extended to other organs such as the heart and bladder, though a fully comprehensive, molecular‑level digital twin remains a longer‑term goal.
Red Sox second baseman Brendan Rodgers exited a spring game with a right shoulder injury; MRI/CT results were not positive, and he’ll seek a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, with manager Alex Cora saying surgery is most likely and that Rodgers will probably begin the season on the injured list.
Lindsey Vonn disclosed that a Feb. 8 crash at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics caused a complex tibia fracture and a rare compartment syndrome, a condition that nearly led to leg amputation and required emergency surgery.
A 21-year-old college student’s severe headaches were initially dismissed as stress during finals, but an MRI revealed a two-inch benign brain tumor pressing on the left frontal cortex. She underwent a six-hour craniotomy to remove it and is now preparing for radiation therapy to prevent regrowth, urging others to trust their gut and seek second opinions if symptoms persist.
Lindsey Vonn said doctors saved her left leg with surgery after a crash in the 2026 Winter Olympics downhill event in Cortina d’Ampezzo, narrowly averting possible amputation.
Barry Manilow said he will postpone additional arena dates while recovering from lung cancer surgery, delaying shows planned for late February to mid-March and noting doctors advised more healing time. The March and April dates are rescheduled from January for his farewell tour, The Last Concerts, and his Las Vegas residency was also postponed. He expressed gratitude for fans’ support and pledged to return once medically cleared.
Lindsey Vonn revealed that her most recent operation, a little over six hours long, was successful as she continues a slow recovery from a tibia fracture sustained in a brutal downhill crash at Milano Cortina 2026; the 41-year-old has already undergone five procedures in 10 days and remains in hospital, hopeful to be discharged soon while facing significant pain and an uncertain return timeline for future competition.
Lindsey Vonn posted an update after her fifth surgery following a crash at the Milan Cortina Games; the procedure took about six hours, and while pain is hard to manage, she says she is making slow progress and hopes to leave the hospital soon. She shared a photo of her surgically repaired leg described as ‘bionic’ and noted she hadn’t stood in a week, with a lengthy rehab ahead after tearing her ACL and attempting to compete at the Games.
Lindsey Vonn shared an X-ray image after undergoing her sixth surgery (a six-hour procedure) following a severe crash at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games that left her tibia fractured. She said recovery has been slow and painful but is back in the United States as she continues treatment, with hopes of returning to the slopes one day despite a long road ahead.
Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly back to the United States for additional surgeries after a crash in the Olympic downhill; the U.S. Ski Team says she remains stable, with medical staff coordinating her return for treatment of a complex left tibia fracture.