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A $400,000 Brain-Scanning device at Toronto General Hospital produces electronic photographs of the brain
A $400,000 Brain-Scanning device at Toronto General Hospital produces electronic photographs of the brain

A $400,000 Brain-Scanning device at Toronto General Hospital produces electronic photographs of the brain

Date11/20/1974
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  • A $400,000 Brain-Scanning device at Toronto General Hospital produces electronic photographs of the brain
  • A $400,000 Brain-Scanning device at Toronto General Hospital produces electronic photographs of the brain. Neuro-surgeons say it will almost surely save lives, but the government permitted the hospital to buy it only on condition that a cost-benefit study be made of its use.
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Original Toronto Star caption: A $400,000 Brain-Scanning device at Toronto General Hospital produces electronic photographs of the brain. Neuro-surgeons say it will almost surely save lives, but the government permitted the hospital to buy it only on condition that a cost-benefit study be made of its use.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025780F
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