China News Service, February 17th, a comprehensive report, the 80-year-old US President Biden completed his second routine physical examination during his tenure at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland on the 16th local time.
As the oldest incumbent president in the history of the United States, Biden's physical examination has become the focus of attention of all parties without announcing his re-election plan.
Data map: Biden delivered a speech at the White House.
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According to reports, Biden underwent a three-hour examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on the 16th. This is the second detailed physical examination he has conducted since he took office in January 2021.
The last time Biden underwent a medical examination was in November 2021, 15 months have passed.
According to the physical examination report released by the White House later on the 16th, Biden's doctor Kevin O'Connor believes that Biden is still "healthy" and "vigorous" and "fit to perform the duties of the president."
O'Connor said Biden is a "healthy, energetic 80-year-old man."
Several hours of examination showed that the indicators of Biden's head, ears, eyes, nose and throat were normal.
An extremely detailed neurological examination also revealed no symptoms consistent with stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease.
On June 18, 2022 local time, US President Biden fell off his bicycle while riding a bicycle.
After the wrestle, Biden said "I'm fine" before continuing his ride.
The report said Biden continued to have "stiffness issues" with his gait, which doctors said stemmed from wear and tear on his spine, not related to any neurological problems, and had not worsened since last year.
Doctors prescribed custom orthotics for physical therapy, and Biden will continue to exercise 5 days a week.
The report also indicated that Biden was being treated for "non-valvular atrial fibrillation," also known as A-fib, but O'Connor said Biden had no symptoms.
At the same time, the "throat clearing" that Biden often makes during public events and speeches was interpreted by doctors as "occasional gastroesophageal reflux symptoms."
Biden was infected with the new crown in the summer of 2022, and the latest medical examination report found that he did not have any residual symptoms that may be regarded as sequelae of the new crown.
Data map: Biden.
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It is worth noting that, like the physical examination in 2021, the White House did not say whether Biden had taken the "cognitive test for the elderly" recommended by some doctors on the 16th.
So far, Biden has still not officially announced his decision to run for re-election, and his age and health have been the focus of questioning by Republicans, and even some Democrats have expressed concern in the polls.
However, US media have previously reported that Biden is preparing to start his re-election campaign.
Biden himself has said he intends to run and is not concerned about age.