Just today reveived via snail mail the Cleveland Clinic Foundation publication entitled PATIENT UPDATE in which they announce: "A new surgery is being performed at the Cleveland Clinic to reduce many of the crippling effects of Parkinson's disease. The procedure, called a pallidotomy, interrupts a pathway in the brain that is overactive in Parkinson's disease. Most patients show some improvement and many experience significant improvement following surgery. An important aspect of pallidotomy surgery is having a surgeon experienced in stereotactic procedures and a neurologist who specializes in treatment of Parkinson's disease. To make an appointment, please call 216/444-5559." It is unfortunate that this announcement does not indicate how many of these procedures have been already performed at Cleveland Clinic. But, the above phone number should give those interested a place to start their inquiries. Sid,66,2. +--------------------------------------------------+ | Sid Roberts [log in to unmask] | | Youngstown State History Department | | University Youngstown, OH 44555 | +--------------------------------------------------+