Hi-Tech Helmet Heads Off Stroke Damage

from 60-Second Health · host Scientific American

A helmet placed on the head of a stroke victim sends low-intensity microwaves through the brain to quickly determine whether a blockage or hemorrhage is taking place, making faster treatment possible. Wayt Gibbs reports

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