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Brain Surgery with Sound Waves Proves Safer Than Expected

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A new study of patients who underwent focused ultrasound brain surgery on both sides of their brain shows surprisingly minimal cognitive effects, challenging long-held fears about bilateral brain procedures. The research, involving 21 patients with severe essential tremor, found that 95% of cognitive test scores remained stable after the second-sided procedure, with only 2% showing decline.

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