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First Zero-Gravity Surgery a Success

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the now-where-did-i-put-that-scalpel dept.

MattSparkes writes "Slashdot reported earlier this week that the first ever zero gravity surgery was to take place. Today the team of doctors successfully carried out the operation, removing a benign tumour from the forearm of a 46-year-old volunteer. "Now we know that a human being can be operated on in space without too many difficulties," team leader Dominique Martin said after the flight. The studies show that minor surgery is possible even during long-term inhabitation of space."

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  1. I'm so pissed off right now I can't see straight by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Welcome to America, where every time you want to take a Sudafed you need to ask the fucking DEA for permission. Look what I found in my box of enthusiasm pills this morning....

    NOTICE - New Federal Laws on Sept 30, 2006 restrict the sale of over the counter asthma relief ephedrine products!

    Dear Consumer - After September 30 you must sign a logbook and show photo ID to purchase your favorite Bronch-Eze tablet and soft gel products. Many stores have decided not to carry these products after the law goes into effect.


    What is happening to us? There is a chill wind blowing through this country, folks.

    THIS IS BULLSHIT
  2. Re:Lots of blood by truthsearch · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Can we look forward to a mind-meld with Kim Cattrall? Please?

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  3. Re:Lots of blood by chris_mahan · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Woah, can't believe it... A substantiated statement on /.

    What's this world coming to?

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