DELICATE SKULL BASE BRAIN SURGERY CAN GIVE PATIENTS WITH DEBILITATING FACIAL
PAIN A NEW LEASE ON LIFE
Universally acknowledged as the most painful affliction known to adult men
and women, Trigeminal Neuralgia (severe facial pain) affects thousands of
Americans. Until recently treatment options were limited and largely
ineffective. Now, however, thanks to a highly specialized type of skull base
brain surgery known as Microvascular Decompression, sufferers can get
immediate relief.
Interview: Hrayr K. Shahinian, M.D., and two patients
BABIES WITH CROSSED EYES SOUGHT FOR NATIONWIDE CONGENITAL ESOTROPIA STUDY
200 babies (age 9 to 17 weeks) whose eyes cross are needed for a nationwide
Congenital Esotropia observational study. The study is sponsored by the
National Institutes of Health and there is no fee to participate. Study is
being conducted by NIH-certified investigators at 100 participating centers
nationwide.
Interview: Kenneth Wright, M.D., Chair, Congenital Esotropia Study
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27-Aug-1998