Zapping brain tumors

Article Abstract:

Brain tumors can now be treated without opening the skull, through the use of radiosurgery. The Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston apply stereotactic radiosurgery in treating brain cancer. The device attacks the tumor with strong doses of radiation to kill cancer cells.

Care and treatment, Usage, Radiotherapy, Brain tumors, Nuclear medicine

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Miracles of the brain

Article Abstract:

Researchers are knowing more about the brain with the help of technologies that allow brain function at the subcellular level to be examined. New research shows that the brain is flexible, influences schizophrenia and plays an important role in personality development.

Brain research

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Will my brain remember me?

Article Abstract:

A writer relates his experience in undergoing brain surgery for an artery aneurysm. He narrates his concerns over the risks of the surgery and the possibility of him not surviving the procedure. He expresses gratitude to God for letting him live.

Personal narratives, Surgery, Brain, Brain surgery

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