Kennedy Leaves Hospital

Docs want Mass. senator, 76, to cut back on work
By Ambreen Ali,  Newser Staff
Posted Jan 21, 2009 12:06 PM CST

Ted Kennedy was released today from the Washington hospital where he was sent yesterday after suffering a seizure during Congress’ inaugural lunch with President Obama. The 76-year-old Massachusetts senator was back “in good spirits” this morning, the Boston Globe reports, but doctors urged him to reduce his workload. Such seizures, brought on by fatigue, are common among brain-cancer patients. (More Ted Kennedy stories.)

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