The Daily Populous

Monday March 24th, 2025 evening edition

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A more precise form of prostate cancer surgery nearly doubles the chances of men retaining erectile function afterwards compared with standard surgery, according to the first comprehensive trial of the procedure.

If the examination suggests the tumour has been removed, the nerve-containing outer layer of the prostate can be left intact, reducing the patient’s risk of erectile problems.

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men in England, with 50,000 cases diagnosed each year.

Recent developments in robotic surgery have allowed doctors to perform precision “nerve-sparing” operations in prostate cancer patients.

The trial assessed 344 men with prostate cancer who had no history of erectile dysfunction.

A year later, 56% of men who had standard surgery reported severe erectile dysfunction, compared with 38% who had NeuroSafe surgery.

Dr Matthew Hobbs, the director of research at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “Prostate cancer surgery is a life-saving option for lots of men, but it’s a major procedure that can cause side-effects like erection problems. »

Greenland condemns planned visits by Usha Vance and Trump adviser

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Greenland condemns planned visits by Usha Vance and Trump adviser.

Getty Images Second Lady Usha Vance is visiting to celebrate Greenlandic culture, the US says.

Second Lady Usha Vance will make a cultural visit this week, and a separate trip is expected from Trump's National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. »

Winnipeg woman run over after dispute about empty spot in parking lot: Police

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A woman in her 30s was run over by a vehicle following an argument with a driver about saving an open parking spot in Winnipeg, police say.

The victim was standing in an unoccupied parking stall to save it for a family member who was driving through a lot at a recreational facility, police said.

The driver began arguing with the woman and proceeded to drive into the stall, knocking her to the ground, police said. »

Bernie Sanders and AOC Rallies Are Pissing Off Elon Musk

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But it comes as no surprise, considering the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce or eliminate oversight and civil rights offices in other departments.

The civil rights division in the Justice Department, for example, has been directed to serve conservative culture-war aims, and much of its other work has been frozen.

Now that appears to be coming true, and getting rid of an office that would investigate those violations is certainly by design. »

Woman says United Airlines crew tried to make her remove son's ventilator

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United Airlines said it has apologized to a woman who felt "humiliated" when crew members tried to get her to remove her son's ventilator on a flight this month.

United said it has contacted Sotomayor "to address her concerns and apologized for any frustration she may have experienced."

"I have felt so disrespected by these airlines, well, United Airlines," she said in her video, "and I will never fly United again. »