Pacemaker for Brains to Treat Widspread Disorders

Deep brain stimulation has been used much like a pacemaker for the brain to treat Parkinson's Disease.  The electrical stimulation of brain tissue seems to diminishes symptoms associated with that...

Kennedy returns to Cape Cod home

Senator Edward Kennedy has returned home to his family compound in Hyannis Port on Cape Cod on Monday.  A week ago, Sen. Kennedy underwent  an "aggressive and delicate surgery" to treat his brain tumor...

Canadian robot does better brain surgery

"Canadian scientists and engineers have developed a robot with a keen sense of touch that will let doctors perform microscopic operations on the brain using the most vivid visuals yet, they said Tuesday. A melding of brain surgery and rocket science, the neuroArm allows...

Keith Richards undergoes brain surgery: media

"Reuters - Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards had surgery to relieve a blood clot on his brain caused by an accident while holidaying in Fiji, local media reported on Monday."

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