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China Boy, 4, Loses Finger After Father Takes Him To Foot Massage Parlour For Nail Infection
A four-year-old boy in China had to have his finger amputated after his father took him to a foot massage parlour to treat a fungal infection in his nail.
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Quarter Of Those Wounded In Gaza Have "Life-Changing Injuries": WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that at least a quarter of those hurt in the war raging in Gaza have suffered "life-changing injuries", many requiring amputations and other "huge" rehabilitation needs.
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"Was In Deep Depression": Paralympics Medallist Sema Who Lost One Leg In Anti-Terrorist Operation
Sema, whose leg was amputated, came up with his career-best throw of 14.65 metres to secure a shot put bronze medal for the country in the men's F57 category final at the Paralympic Games on September 6.
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Diagnosed With Rare Syndrome, Yogesh Kathuniya's Journey To Successive Paralympic Silver
Yogesh Kathuniya competes from a seated position in F-56, which includes athletes with amputations and spinal cord injuries.
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"You Gave Me Wrong Calpol": What British Paralympics Sprinter Told Mother After Amputation Surgery
Peacock is a four-time Paralympics medalist.
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Olympics 2024: Australia Hockey Player Matt Dawson Amputates Part Of Finger To Play At Games
Matt Dawson has made the ultimate sacrifice to be at the Paris Olympics by having part of his finger amputated in order to play.
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Ultimate Sacrifice From Australia Hockey Player, Amputates Part Of Finger For Olympics
Doctors advised him to put it in a cast and let it recover or have the top cut off.
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Ants Perform Limb Amputations To Save Injured Comrades' Lives: Study
Limb amputations are performed by surgeons when a traumatic injury such as a wound from war or a vehicle accident causes major tissue destruction or in instances of serious infection or disease. But humans are not alone in doing such procedures.
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UK's "Bionic MP" Who Lost Hands, Feet To Sepsis Returns To Parliament
A British lawmaker received a standing ovation in parliament on Wednesday, as he made his first appearance since having his hands and feet amputated due to sepsis.
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Extremely Rare Conjoined Twins Born In Indonesia Have 4 Arms, 3 Legs
The case report says that surgeons amputated their third leg - which is often two fused legs - and stabilised their hips and legs so the brothers could sit upright independently.
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Taiwan Man Persuades Friend To Get Legs Amputated For $1.3 Million Insurance Scam
Zhang suffered frostbite injuries which necessitated the amputation of both legs below the calf.
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US Girl, 7, Undergoes Several Amputation Due To Rare Bacterial Disease
A 7-year-old girl in the United States has had several limbs amputated over the last two weeks after contracting a rare bacterial disease.
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"Doctors Even Spoke About Amputation": Rishabh Pant Recalls Horrific Car Crash
Having made a terrific recovery from a death-threatening car crash, Rishabh Pant revealed how worse the mishap could have been.
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US Woman's Feet Amputated After Boyfriend Pushed Her In Front Of Train
Despite the ordeal, the victim was thankfully stabilized and transported to a nearby hospital.
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US Teacher's Limbs "Mummified" By Infection, Forced to Undergo Amputation
Sherri's body's resistance to infection was weakened by the arthritis medicine she was taking, which made the situation worse.
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China Boy, 4, Loses Finger After Father Takes Him To Foot Massage Parlour For Nail Infection
A four-year-old boy in China had to have his finger amputated after his father took him to a foot massage parlour to treat a fungal infection in his nail.
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Quarter Of Those Wounded In Gaza Have "Life-Changing Injuries": WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that at least a quarter of those hurt in the war raging in Gaza have suffered "life-changing injuries", many requiring amputations and other "huge" rehabilitation needs.
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"Was In Deep Depression": Paralympics Medallist Sema Who Lost One Leg In Anti-Terrorist Operation
Sema, whose leg was amputated, came up with his career-best throw of 14.65 metres to secure a shot put bronze medal for the country in the men's F57 category final at the Paralympic Games on September 6.
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Diagnosed With Rare Syndrome, Yogesh Kathuniya's Journey To Successive Paralympic Silver
Yogesh Kathuniya competes from a seated position in F-56, which includes athletes with amputations and spinal cord injuries.
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"You Gave Me Wrong Calpol": What British Paralympics Sprinter Told Mother After Amputation Surgery
Peacock is a four-time Paralympics medalist.
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Olympics 2024: Australia Hockey Player Matt Dawson Amputates Part Of Finger To Play At Games
Matt Dawson has made the ultimate sacrifice to be at the Paris Olympics by having part of his finger amputated in order to play.
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Ultimate Sacrifice From Australia Hockey Player, Amputates Part Of Finger For Olympics
Doctors advised him to put it in a cast and let it recover or have the top cut off.
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Ants Perform Limb Amputations To Save Injured Comrades' Lives: Study
Limb amputations are performed by surgeons when a traumatic injury such as a wound from war or a vehicle accident causes major tissue destruction or in instances of serious infection or disease. But humans are not alone in doing such procedures.
-
UK's "Bionic MP" Who Lost Hands, Feet To Sepsis Returns To Parliament
A British lawmaker received a standing ovation in parliament on Wednesday, as he made his first appearance since having his hands and feet amputated due to sepsis.
-
Extremely Rare Conjoined Twins Born In Indonesia Have 4 Arms, 3 Legs
The case report says that surgeons amputated their third leg - which is often two fused legs - and stabilised their hips and legs so the brothers could sit upright independently.
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Taiwan Man Persuades Friend To Get Legs Amputated For $1.3 Million Insurance Scam
Zhang suffered frostbite injuries which necessitated the amputation of both legs below the calf.
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US Girl, 7, Undergoes Several Amputation Due To Rare Bacterial Disease
A 7-year-old girl in the United States has had several limbs amputated over the last two weeks after contracting a rare bacterial disease.
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"Doctors Even Spoke About Amputation": Rishabh Pant Recalls Horrific Car Crash
Having made a terrific recovery from a death-threatening car crash, Rishabh Pant revealed how worse the mishap could have been.
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US Woman's Feet Amputated After Boyfriend Pushed Her In Front Of Train
Despite the ordeal, the victim was thankfully stabilized and transported to a nearby hospital.
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US Teacher's Limbs "Mummified" By Infection, Forced to Undergo Amputation
Sherri's body's resistance to infection was weakened by the arthritis medicine she was taking, which made the situation worse.
