Did you know? Drug abuse can be a painful experience—for the person who has the problem, and for family and friends who may feel helpless in the face of the disease. Certain drugs can change the structure and inner workings of the brain. With repeated use, they affect a person’s self-control and interfere with the…
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Future Surgery Tools
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Ever wonder what the future holds for health care technologies? Already, new tools are helping surgeons get a closer look inside your body. Robots enable operations that require only a small incision. Surgery is becoming less invasive, more effective, and safer. New materials equip surgeons with better ways to reconstruct tissues and promote faster healing.
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Now you can explore the tools of the future with the National Institutes of Health’s new interactive app. Float through a virtual 3-D operating room to learn about emerging technologies including new imaging tools, robotics, biomaterials, and more. Discover and interact with tools that are being developed right now.
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