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King of Thailand’s estranged son pleads for return to undergo urgent brain surgery

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

Thai king’s estranged son seeks to return for life-saving brain surgery

Chakriwat Vivacharawongse says he doesn’t have the funds to get the surgery in US or Malaysia

The Independent UK · Sep 23

America's Got Talent Season 21 finale: $1 million on the line, 10 facts about the show's 20-year run

America's Got Talent will conclude its 21st season with a live finale featuring ten finalists. The finale will take place on Wednesday and will showcase various acts including dance crews and singers. For the first time, Simon Cowell will not be present during the finale as he recuperates from back…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

A Swat from His Cat's Paw, Not Its Claws, Caused Bleeding Deep Inside a Man's Eye

A cat's paw strike, not its claws, caused bleeding inside a man's eye and later a cataract. Doctors say it may be the first case of its kind.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

A Colon Mass That Looked Like Cancer Turned Out to Be a Rare Benign Disease Antibiotics Nearly Erased

A colon mass that looked malignant on CT and MRI proved to be malakoplakia, a rare benign disorder that nearly vanished after antibiotic treatment.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Her Pain Pointed to Gallstones, but the Bigger Problem Was a Half-Liter Bleed Hiding Around Her Kidney

A woman's pain looked like a gallbladder attack. A CT scan revealed a rare, spontaneous bleed around her kidney, holding over half a liter of blood.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

A Pet Bird's Bite Punched a Hole Through a Woman's LASIK Flap 14 Years After Her Surgery

A bird bite tore through a woman's LASIK flap 14 years after surgery. Clinics first called it a scratch. Laser care restored her vision to 20/25.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Jayden Daniels Dislocates the Same Left Elbow Again, and Specialists Now Weigh Whether Ligament Damage Changes Recovery

Jayden Daniels dislocated the same left elbow for a second time. Ligament damage, not the dislocation alone, may determine how long his recovery takes.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Free operations give hope to children with a neglected but deadly disease in Africa

Ibrahim Dalhatu was just 3 when he contracted noma, a severe disease that disfigures the face and often kills affected children

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Wallabies blow as luckless star sent in for surgery

Western Force star Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rushed into the Wallabies squad after Charlie Cale suffered a year-ending shoulder injury at training.

AAP · Sep 22