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14th November 2025 • The James Brown Commentary • James A. Brown
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  • In a wild turn of events, a 65-year-old woman had brain surgery while awake, and it was a total game changer!
  • Deep brain stimulation surgery can actually help with movement disorders like Parkinson's, who knew?
  • Imagine playing the clarinet for hours during your own brain surgery—talk about a musical multitasker!
  • The joy of regaining movement after years of struggle is truly heartwarming and inspiring for everyone.
  • It's fascinating how modern medicine allows patients to interact with their doctors in real-time during procedures.
  • Let’s not forget, the power of music and joy can shine through even the toughest medical challenges.

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Speaker A:

This is the Daily Note.

Speaker B:

I'm James A.

Speaker A:

Brown.

Speaker B:

I just heard.

Speaker A:

A story that sounds like something out of a sci fi novel.

Speaker A:

A 65 year old London woman had Parkinson's disease for 10 years.

Speaker B:

To help her, her doctors suggested a surgery called deep brain stimulation.

Speaker B:

But the surgeons needed her awake to know if they were hitting the right.

Speaker A:

Spots, and they did.

Speaker A:

In fact, she.

Speaker B:

Told NBC News that I remember.

Speaker A:

My right hand being able to move with.

Speaker B:

Much more ease once.

Speaker A:

The stimulation was applied.

Speaker A:

And this in turn improved my ability to play the clarinet.

Speaker B:

Which she did for four hours during.

Speaker A:

Her own brain.

Speaker B:

Surgery.

Speaker A:

I can't imagine what that moment felt like other than heaps of joy.

Speaker A:

So what do you think?

Speaker A:

Let me know on jamesabrown.net, on that note.

Speaker A:

I'm James A.

Speaker A:

Brown and.

Speaker B:

As always, be well.

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