Dr. Arno Fried, a renowned pediatric and adult neurosurgeon, was featured in a compelling hour of information and insights on WCTC 1450 AM’s “Sound Advice.”
Some of the highlights of his appearance included the following commentary:
- Neurosurgery is among the most complex of surgeries, with 7 years of post-graduate study following by further specialty training, such as Dr. Fried’s own in pediatrics.
- The first call-in was from Melody, mom of patient Haley. “Dr. Fried saved my daughter’s life,” she said, and to Dr. Fried himself, “I thank you for being who you are.”
- A breakdown of the main childhood neurosurgery conditions, including hydrocephalus, craniofacial disorders and brain tumors.
- There have been great advances in childhood cancer, including the fact that 40 years ago, there was only a 10% cure rate for medulloblastoma. Today, that figure is 80%.
- Concussions – the key is the identification of concussions; rest/recovery of the brain; the best way to avoid them.
- Epilepsy – Dr. Fried and ANA brought epilepsy surgery to NJ. This surgery can be curative for the right candidate.
- Dr. Fried believes the major frontiers of neuroscience will be degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. ANA currently treats a type of degenerative disease in adults, normal pressure hydrocephalus.
- “Whenever we are dealing with children and families, we have to treat them as our own… We are a family to our patients and among ourselves,” he said.
- In neurosurgery, “The future is now; and hope is available now.”
Click here to hear the entire interview.
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