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Surgery is often a life saving procedure, but it can be very traumatic. Advances in less invasive techniques like keyhole surgery have improved things. Now surgeons at a London Hospital are taking it a step further with an unusual experiment. Produced by Mentorn
Undergoing brain surgery whilst fully conscious may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but it's exactly what one Englishman did in an attempt to control his Parkinson's Disease.
Being born is a dangerous business. One of the risks is brain haemorrhage which can lead to hydrocephalus or water on the brain. Now a doctor in England has developed a way to limit the damage - by washing the baby's brain.
After a traumatic birth, some babies are unable to breathe on their own, but traditional ventilators can damage their delicate lungs. A doctor in London has come up with a computerised ventilator that is finely sensitive. Produced by Mentorn
With epilepsy affecting 39 million people around the world, a new technology that reveals what is happening in the brain, means more patients could have successful life-changing brain surgery. Produced by Mentorn
For children with a rare genetic disorder, the simplest movement can result in a broken bone. A new drug, derived from an ingredient in washing powder, is giving them new hope. Produced by Mentorn
Cooling has been used in medicine for centuries. Now doctors in England are taking this concept a stage further – with a cap to cool babies who are in danger of brain damage from lack of oxygen at birth. Produced by Mentorn
Botulinum toxin, one of the deadliest poisons known to man, surprisingly has an up side - not only can it keep wrinkles at bay, but it can also help some children walk.
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