All too often brain tumor patients hear the disheartening word "inoperable" because of the tumor's precise location in the brain. Jim Pearson, president/CEO of NICO (Indianapolis) says his company is working to change that – at least for some patients – by developing tools that provide neurosurgeons with more control during tumor removal and increased patient safety when working on or near critical brain structures, such as nerves and blood vessels. (Medical Device Daily)