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Surgery without scalpels

Elizabeth Healey

June 14, 2016 |

Al Jazeera |

Broadcast TV Programs |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

People suffering from tremors often have to dramatically alter their lifestyles to accommodate the involuntary muscle movements, but Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center Hospital are piloting a new approach that uses non-invasive surgery to remedy essential tremors. Although it's only been used on a small scale so far, the doctors are finding success with the focused ultrasound treatment.

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Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

Elizabeth Healey

August 17, 2015 |

Al Jazeera |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United Kingdom

Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that is both debilitating, and previously considered untreatable. Utilizing techniques of Gene Therapy, Doctors in the UK are contemplating new ways to address the disease.

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