Surgery
Jaren Jackson Jr. to undergo knee surgery and miss rest of season
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The Utah Jazz announced that forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will undergo surgery to remove a PVNS growth from his left knee, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. The issue was discovered during a post-trade physical, just three games after his acquisition from the Memphis Grizzlies. Jackson is expected to make a full recovery ahead of next season.
Former president Jair Bolsonaro, on house arrest since March amid ongoing detention proceedings, shows strong progress after shoulder surgery for a January fall injury, per Hospital DF Star and Michelle Bolsonaro. Pain is managed, though he needs assistance with tasks; he remains hospitalized for rehab.
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One of the conjoined Sithole twins born in January at Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo has died, weeks after a successful separation surgery. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi visited the family and stated that the deceased twin, a boy, had appeared stronger post-operation. The surviving twin is in a healthy condition.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a magnetic gel that coats kidney stone fragments, allowing for their removal in bulk using a magnetic wire. Tested successfully in pigs, the technique aims to reduce tissue damage and the need for repeated surgeries compared to standard methods. Experts praise it as a promising alternative to current procedures.
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A Cleveland Clinic study has found that weight-loss surgery provides greater long-term health benefits than GLP-1 medications like Ozempic for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Over 10 years, surgery patients experienced lower risks of death, heart problems, kidney disease, and eye damage. The research highlights surgery's advantages even amid advances in obesity drugs.