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Surgeons at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles have medically cleared NBA center Christian Koloko following treatment for a blood clot, according to a report from Palisades News. The clearance opens the door for the former Toronto Raptors player to resume his professional basketball career. News of his recovery is drawing attention from fans and observers of the league, where blood clot diagnoses have sidelined several players in recent years.

Newport Hospital has become the first hospital in Rhode Island to use a new robotic-assisted surgical platform, according to Providence Business News. The technology assists surgeons with precision during procedures, and its arrival marks a first for the state's healthcare system. The news is being picked up in regional business and healthcare coverage.