Sharon undergoes additional brain scan

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon underwent an additional brain scan today as doctors prepared to assess how much damage the Israeli leader has suffered from his severe stroke.

Hadassah hospital spokeswoman Yael Bossem-Levy said the results of the scan wouldn’t be disclosed before a 6pm (4pm Irish time) briefing unless there has been a change in Sharon’s condition. The hospital said the procedure, which checks for intracranial bleeding and pressure, had been planned.