During the original show up through the 1970s, the show primarily covered Dr. Steve Hardy (John Beradino) and his friend, Nurse Jessie Brewer (Emily McLaughlin).
A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue or cells so that they can be examined by a pathologist, usually under a microscope. A specialist trained to examine a sample of tissue for signs and extent of disease under a microscope is called a pathologist.
A brain biopsy is a procedure used to remove a tumor or a piece of tissue from the brain so that it can be examined under a microscope to diagnose illness.Types of brain biopsies include needle biopsy, stereotactic biopsy, and open biopsy. In a needle biopsy, a small hole is drilled into the skull.A narrow, hollow needle is placed into the incision to extract a tiny portion of the tumor or tissue.ypes of brain biopsies include needle biopsy, stereotactic biopsy, and open biopsy. In a needle biopsy, a small hole is drilled into the skull. A narrow, hollow needle is placed into the incision to extract a tiny portion of the tumor or tissue.