Donald Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency could lead to amputation, warns doctor
Washington: Concerns over US President Donald Trump’s health grew after medical experts warned that his recently diagnosed chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) could, if left untreated, lead to severe complications including unhealing leg wounds and even amputation.
Mimmie Kwong, associate professor of vascular surgery at UC Davis Health, explained that worsening CVI can cause persistent swelling, skin changes, and ultimately unhealing ulcers. “If they get worse it could lead to amputations,” she cautioned. Patients with CVI are also at higher risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Therapies to manage the condition include leg elevation, staying active, compression stockings, ablation techniques, phlebectomy, or chemical injections.
The White House has downplayed concerns, attributing Trump’s visible bruising to “frequent, forceful handshakes and the use of aspirin.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said all medical reports show that Trump remains fit. White House physician Sean Barbarella described the President as being in “excellent condition,” noting only mild leg swelling and dismissing fears of heart, kidney, or systemic illness.
Speculation about Trump’s health intensified after images in July showed bruising and leg swelling, followed by viral rumors online claiming he was gravely ill. On August 30, Trump was photographed leaving the White House with his grandchildren to visit his Virginia golf club, quelling some of the speculation.
Vice President JD Vance, meanwhile, stated that he is ready to assume the presidency “in the event of a terrible tragedy,” further fueling political chatter around Trump’s condition.
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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
