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Archaeologists discovered a 1,200-year-old Viking skull showing evidence of successful brain surgery, proving ancient doctors could perform complex operations. The find reveals how our ancestors treated serious medical conditions long before modern medicine.
A new medical trust fund in Ghana just paid for lifesaving brain surgery and cancer treatment for eight patients who couldn't afford care. The pilot program has now provided over $38,000 to families facing impossible medical bills.
Scottish scientists have proven that lasers similar to those used in routine eye surgery could one day remove brain tumors with 100 times more precision than current surgical tools. The breakthrough could transform neurosurgery in the coming decades.
Surgeons now have a proven roadmap for removing brain tumors more safely and effectively, thanks to breakthrough research analyzing 1,391 patients across 16 medical centers. The new classification system shows that removing more tumor tissue dramatically extends survival, even for tumors once thought too risky to touch.
South Korean scientists created a light-activated patch that seals brain surgery wounds in five seconds, preventing dangerous fluid leaks that cause infections and headaches. The breakthrough adhesive is 10 times stronger than current options and could save thousands of patients from painful complications.