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UCSF Medical Center using newest high-tech tool for brain disorders
12-03-2007 · EurekAlert!The most advanced noninvasive, radiosurgery tool for treating a variety of brain disorders -- including tumors -- is now being used by specialists at UCSF Medical Center. The new machine expands UCSF's ability to provide state-of-the-art, specialized care to patients.
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