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World’s earliest evidence of a successful surgery, from a 31,000-year-old grave
A 31,000-year-old skeleton – of a young adult- from Borneo in Indonesia underwent the world’s first successful surgery. Findings published in the journal Nature said that the skeleton is 31,000 years old, pre-dating the previous oldest known evidence for amputation surgery by a staggering 24,000 years.
The skeleton was found in the caves of East Kalimantan, Borneo that date back to 40,000 years ago and were first discovered in 2018. With the help of locals, archaeologists from Griffith University, University of Western Australia, and Indonesian institutions of archaeology and conservation searched remote caves in the dense rainforest.
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In one of the caves- Liang Tebo cave- the scientists uncovered a complete human burial. Multiple dating techniques confirmed that the burial had taken place 31,000 years ago which could make the burial Southeast Asia’s oldest known grave.
Closely analyzing leg bones of the remains, the world’s earliest successful surgery was found. Skeletal analyses confirmed that the lower left limb had been surgically amputated and the healed bone confirmed the injury.
Researchers said that it can be said that the surgeons were able to prevent any form of infection after the surgery owing to which the person survived adulthood.
The new finding is a valuable addition to a growing body of evidence that the first modern human groups had medical knowledge and skills.
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Scotland’s Balmoral Castle where the Queen is under medical observation
UK’s Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision in Balmoral Castle in Scotland after concerns over her health, the royal family announced on Thursday. The Queen always travels to the Balmoral Castle in Scotland for the summer, CNN reported. Balmoral has been one of the residences of the British royal family since 1852. The estate and its original castle were bought from the Farquharson family by the husband of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, under observation
Queen Elizabeth II, who is Britain’s longest serving monarch, is under medical supervision at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland after doctors became concerned for her health, according to the Buckingham Palace. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” the palace said in a statement on Thursday that sparked deep concerns. No further details have been provided by the palace.
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A look at Queen Elizabeth II’s previous health issues
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has continued to conduct various engagements over the years. But she was forced to reduced her work significantly this year owing to mobility issues, British media had reported earlier. Queen Elizabeth II was hospitalized for treatment for gastroenteritis. Queen Elizabeth II sprained her back. Queen Elizabeth II spent a night at a hospital while undergoing preliminary tests. Queen Elizabeth II contracted Covid-19.
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Whole nation deeply concerned..: UK PM, Rishi Sunak tweet on Queen’s health
Newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, have expressed concerns over the health of Queen Elizabeth II. Rishi Sunak, tweeted, “Concerning news from Buckingham Palace today. My thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty and all the Royal Family.” Liz Truss and Sunak were the final two in the recently concluded leadership contest within the ruling Conservative Party.
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Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne: Five things about the monarch
Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors expressed concern over Elizabeth’s health, according to Buckingham Palace. Here are some facts about the Queen: 1) Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, at 17 Bruton St, London, and baptised on May 29, 1926, in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace. Navy officer Philip Mountbatten, a Greek royal died in April 2021, at the age of 99.
