All articles tagged with #surgery
Alex Márquez underwent successful surgery to stabilize a broken right clavicle (with a plate) after a crash at the Catalan GP, and was also diagnosed with a small C7 vertebra fracture; he is set to leave Hospital General de Catalunya and continue recovery at home.
The Detroit Tigers placed Tarik Skubal on the injured list with loose bodies in his left elbow and announced he’ll undergo surgery, with return timelines ranging from six weeks to six months per Dr. Shahryar Ahmadi, and no official comeback date has been given.
MRI confirmed a ruptured right Achilles tendon for Donte DiVincenzo from Game 3 against the Nuggets. He will undergo surgery in New York with Dr. Martin O’Malley, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, and is out indefinitely with further updates to come.
Archaeologists report evidence of prehistoric surgery dating about 30,000 years ago, including signs of skull procedures that show healing, indicating advanced medical knowledge among early humans and potentially reshaping our understanding of prehistoric cognition and care.
Olivia Donnelly, 25, from Kent, was misdiagnosed for two years with an immune‑system disorder after painful tongue ulcers before doctors found a cancerous tumor. She will have about 40% of her tongue removed and reconstructed with a wrist skin graft, with lymph nodes removed if the cancer has spread and radiation considered if needed. Recovery is expected to take about six months. She’s sharing her journey to raise awareness of tongue cancer in young people (rare but rising, about 0.4% of cases) and notes that vaping was ruled out as a cause in her case.
Pawan Kalyan underwent Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), a minimally invasive procedure to treat chronic sinus issues; the operation was successful and he is currently stable, with further recovery updates awaited.
A Florida doctor, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, is indicted on second-degree manslaughter charges after a 2024 operation where he allegedly removed the liver instead of the spleen, leading to a patient’s death; investigations highlighted concerns about his experience, chaotic operating-room conditions, and a history of prior disciplinary actions across Florida, Alabama and New York, with licenses suspended in multiple states.
A Florida doctor, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, has been indicted for second-degree manslaughter after allegedly removing a patient's liver instead of his spleen during an August 2024 surgery, causing the patient’s death; he was arrested and is awaiting his first court appearance.
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.