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More than 24 hours after he entered the hospital, Pope Francis’ doctors reported a “marked improvement” in his condition, diagnosed as bronchitis, which they attributed to treatment with intravenous antibiotics.
Doctors report 'marked improvement' in pope's condition
More than 24 hours after he entered the hospital, Pope Francis' doctors reported a "marked improvement" in his condition
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Vatican shares medical bulletin saying #PopeFrancis has bronchitis & is receiving intravenous antibiotics. There has been "a marked improvement" in his condition & he "could be discharged in the coming days."