Known Surgery Risks For Smokers A large international study published in 2013 showed the dramatic differences in complications among smoking patients and those who were former smokers. This study showed that current smokers have a notably higher risk of dying in the 30 days following surgery. Most commonly, those deaths can be attributed to heart attack, stroke, inability to wean from the ventilator, respiratory failure requiring intubation and ventilator support, and pneumonia....

Only the two Madrid clubs, Atletico and Real, mathematically remain in the running. Diego Simeone’s men lie 11 points off the summit while the defending champions sit a further four points back having played one game fewer than their city rivals. In theory at least, however, they could still retain their Liga title – although it would require a minor miracle. What do Barcelona need to do in order to wrap up their domestic double in April?...

Some felt The Royal Family fly-on-the-wall film from the 1960s “encouraged the discarding of any remaining restraint” from the media in its treatment of Queen Elizabeth II’s family. The film observed the royals as they went about their everyday lives but was only ever broadcast twice and after being uploaded to YouTube last week was hastily deleted. The platform said the decision followed a copyright claim, with SkyNews suggesting the complaint originated with the BBC, rather than the royals....

Part of Russia’s strategy to exert dominance in this region has allegedly been to remove potential combatants from the area. Petro Andryushchenko, an advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, posted on Telegram that Vladimir Putin’s forces have removed roughly 27,000 people from the area and forcibly placed them in “filtration camps.” In its past wars with Chechnya in the mid-1990s and early 2000s, Russian forces placed Chechens in mass internment centers, which they refer to as “filtration camps,” where the U....

“This represents over 25 percent of the Russian Air Force’s in-service fleet of 90 Ka-52s, and nearly half of Russia’s total helicopter losses in Ukraine,” the ministry said in its daily intelligence update. “Russian attack helicopters have likely suffered particular attrition from Ukrainian man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), while the helicopters frequently operate with less consistent top cover from combat jets than they would expect under Russian military doctrine,” the ministry added....

Except for one glorious moment on Sunday, June 1, 1997 — Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals — when the usually soft-speaking Scottie Pippen delivered a six-word burn that changed not only the outcome of the game, but the entire series: “The Mailman doesn’t deliver on Sundays.” MORE: Ranking Jordan’s six championship Bulls teams That brilliant line, of course, was hand-delivered to 1997 NBA MVP Karl Malone — aka “The Mailman....

Sickle Cell and Your Eyes Sickle cell disease can affect many organs in the body, including the eyes. Eye signs can include the following: Eye redness caused by comma-shaped blood vessels Subconjunctival hemorrhage Atrophy or weakening of the iris New blood vessel growth (neovascularization) of the iris Snake-like shaped blood vessels Retinal hemorrhage Pigmentations in the retinal periphery Glistening deposits in the retina Salmon patch (orange-pink colored patches) in the retina Angioid streaks Retinal blood vessel occlusion Retinal neovascularization Retinal detachment...

We have already known some of the other health benefits that fiber has to offer. It helps with normal bowel function and it adds bulk to foods to make you feel fuller. However, there is evidence of another essential benefit that fiber may have is that it can improve your heart health. Types of Fiber Although there are several forms of fiber, they can be classified into two major groups: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber....

The thought of your child struggling for air during sleep is any parent’s nightmare. For the most part, childhood snoring may indicate a variety of issues that a child is suffering or at risk of, including crowded dental development, daytime tiredness learning difficulties, and behavioral issues. Is Childhood Snoring Normal? Snoring, which is best known for its presence in overweight middle-aged males, has the same principles in both adults and children....

Other imaging tests and labs can help determine whether cancer is present and if it has spread beyond the initial tumor site. This article reviews how testicular cancer is diagnosed through self-exams, imaging, labs and tests, and procedures. It also discusses cancer staging and differential diagnoses. Self-Checks Testicular cancer is usually first identified by the appearance of a hardened, painless lump in the testicle. In the majority of cases, the lump will not be cancerous, but it needs to be evaluated by a healthcare provider....

A trio of Butler, Rondo and Wade may have been able to make it work in their primes, but Rondo and Wade have long passed theirs while Butler is just entering his. Further complicating matters is that the Bulls don’t have the personnel around each of them to hide their collective flaws on offense and defense. There is a possibility that Wade and Rondo won’t be on the roster by the start of the 2017-18 season if they don’t mesh — Wade has a player option after next season and Rondo’s contract isn’t guaranteed — yet there’s a strong possibility both return....

Bennett hurried to the deck to confer with Geoff Dolan, an observer from the New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries who was on board. International law requires that anything caught in Antarctic waters must be kept onboard and documented to guard against overfishing. So Bennett really didn’t have a choice but to haul in the squid. “We decided to get him onboard in as good a condition as we could,” says Bennett....

But Beijing Olympic organizers say they have a secure plan for keeping the flame lit throughout the four-month, 85,100-mile trek around the world. Along with rigorous requirements for the torch’s ability to hold up against rough weather—this year’s torch can withstand winds of up to 40 miles per hour and stay lit in the rain—there is always a backup safety lantern that is kept behind tight security, far from the public ceremony or protesters....

In some cases, however, a healthcare provider may need to take a sample from those areas and send it to a laboratory for testing. In more severe cases, when thrush has spread to the esophagus, a diagnostic procedure called endoscopy may be needed. At-Home Testing Although it doesn’t always cause symptoms, thrush can cause symptoms such as a white coating on the inside of the mouth and throat, a cottony sensation in the mouth, soreness, and/or loss of taste....

Add a spoon or two of Portman’s British accent from her ‘V for Vendetta’ days Then multiply it with a helping of royalty, à la Queen Amidala from ‘Star Wars’ Nat’s Anne—long live the queen! Oops. Well, maybe she’ll reign awhile at the box office.

If you want to blur adult content images, tap the switch next to “Blur NSFW Images” to turn it on. After that, anyone who’s peeping over your shoulder won’t be able to see the images on your screen! You can unblur these images by tapping on them. If you’d like to enable adult content but keep it blurred, you can tap to enable the switch next to “Blur NSFW Images. " Close the Reddit app and open it again to apply your changes....

The main event features former heavyweight title challenger Mark Hunt taking on Moscow native Aleksei Oleinik. When MMA fans get a great fight like this, there are certainly plenty of bets to be made. Let’s take a look. Hunt vs. Oleinik odds Sportsbookreview.com has Hunt as a big favorite as of Sept. 12. He comes in at a -195 favorite, meaning you would need to wager $195 to win $100....

Savers with individual plans, like Keoghs (for the self-employed) and Individual Retirement Accounts (especially for employees without pensions), face the same confounding question. So do teachers and government workers, who have similar retirement plans of their own. Your future depends on achieving good investment returns. But few people are taught the principles they need to succeed. The result is exactly what you’d expect. Many plans are managed badly. You’re probably relying too much on bonds or fixed-payment “guaranteed investment contracts” (GICs) and shying away from the stock funds that can deliver better long-term growth....

If you aren’t at college yet, research common majors and what people do with them. Once you decide on a few solid choices, look for colleges that are known for strong programs in those fields. If you are already at a college and you don’t want to transfer, look at the available majors that are listed on your university website. Speak with people who have already completed certain majors. Ask for their perspective....

Look online for seamstresses who specialize in making swimsuits based on earlier era styles. This has become a specialty niche that allows for the seamstress to enjoy their art and lets you get hold of a great, unique piece that is tailored to you and your precise measurements. Try wearing brighter colors on areas you want to emphasize, and darker colors on areas you want to de-emphasize. Avoid wearing a high-necked swimsuit....