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Neurosurgery Career Information
Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders that affect the entire nervous system including the brain, spinal column, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. History Brain surgery is perhaps the oldest of the medical practices. Africa showed evidence of brain surgery as early as... »
Physicians and Surgeons Career Overview
Physicians and surgeons diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. There are two types of physicians: M.D. (Medical Doctor) and D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine).... »