... tumors, kidney stones, and other abnormal tissues. Rather than cut open a patient's chest or abdomen, doctors can now insert a slender needle through the skin and destroy the tissue with heat, cold, or alcohol. Once the needle has reached the target area, doctors can create a burst of radio waves that produce enough heat to actually "cook" the tumor or tissue. Other similar ... ...

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