Update: The miracle of science and technology

On Dec. 19th, we wrote "The miracle of science and technology" regarding a promising new laser procedure that has been used in Europe to treat giant brain aneurysms; however, the laser used in the surgical procedure has not been FDA approved for use in the USA. The case of Mr. Chris Ratuszny, according to The New York Times, was the first case to use this procedure in the US due to special authorizations.

Mr. Ratuszny was able to celebrate the new year at home. According to The New York Times article, "A Young Mechanic Improves After Life-Saving Brain Surgery," Mr. Rartuszny went home on Thursday—just 16 days after the brain surgery. It would be wonderful if there were no complications, but unfortunately, there were (we can only ask for one miracle at a time… and at this point, the fact that he is expected to make a full recovery is already a miracle).

We congratulate Mr. Ratuszny for this new lease on life and we wish him a speedy and safe recovery. We also congratulate his doctor, Dr. David Langer, for his willingness to take a risk and try a "new" surgical procedure here in the USA (the procedure has already been tried in several hundred cases in Europe). We understand the FDA is here to protect us. As a result, we need doctors like Dr. Langer to bring these new techniques from around the world front and center here and prove to the health field, and especially the government, that these techniques work and are beneficial to all Americans.