Winter 1998/99 Table of Contents

The New Face of Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery repairs lives, yet many still think it frivolous. Now, thanks to improved technology and techniques, the image of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery is getting a face-lift. by Monika Guttman Heart on Fire Heartburn and acid indigestion often signal the presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, which can have serious consequences. by Jon Nalick Painfully Clear Physicians and researchers have begun to identify the cause and develop treatments that may quench the agony of neuropathic pain. by Eva Emerson Hope Chest The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery advances the treatment of patients with heart and chest diseases. by Lori Baker Schena and Phil Davis Street Wise Oscar Streeter, Jr. uses new technology to increase the success level of standard treatments for cancer. by Phil Davis

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Healthoughts: The latest word on smoothies, giving blood, treat- ments for hair loss and another heart disease factor. Benchmarks: New vaccine holds promise for chronic multiple sclerosis.

City Rounds: At USC, the largest comprehensive study ever under- taken to identify eye prolems in the Latino population is underway.

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