Former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon moved out of ICU
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Former Prime Minister of Israel, Ariel Sharon, 78, has been moved out of the intensive care unit at Sheba Medical Center after his condition "improved." "[There has been] noticeable improvement in his kidney function and the pneumonia in his lungs," said David Weinberg, a spokesman for the medical center. Sharon's condition is still being called "serious" and he is still being held in the care department for respiratory functions. Sharon suffered a major stroke in January and has been in a coma since then. On August 14, Sharon was admitted t
Former Prime Minister of Israel, Ariel Sharon, 78, has been moved out of the intensive care unit at Sheba Medical Center after his condition "improved."
"[There has been] noticeable improvement in his kidney function and the pneumonia in his lungs," said David Weinberg, a spokesman for the medical center.
Sharon's condition is still being called "serious" and he is still being held in the care department for respiratory functions.
Sharon suffered a major stroke in January and has been in a coma since then. On August 14, Sharon was admitted to ICU when he developed pneumonia.
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