"Skull-Embedded Windows Aid Brain Study for Doctors"
Neurosurgeons are testing a new development in neurosurgery that involves implanting a prosthetic piece of skull embedded with an acrylic window, allowing doctors to peer into patients' brains with ultrasound. This technique is being used to monitor conditions such as brain injuries, tumors, brain bleeds, and hydrocephalus. Advocates of the technique believe that it can reduce the need for costly CT scans or MRIs, as doctors can use ultrasound to quickly assess the brain's condition. However, some experts are cautious and believe that more evidence is needed to determine the accuracy of ultrasound compared to traditional imaging methods.