University of Texas Health Science Center - IATRO Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES CHAIRMAN: ROBERT K. CREASY, M.D. We Department We DB sletrics, Gynecology cel! Keproductive ES aes atipecen ts 4 Nee: reorganized apd Te merging of the previous departments of Obstelrics end Gynecology and the Department of Keproductive WWedtine wi um bertol anew dividuals have joined the staff, Ly. Valerie Paris, Division Chief, Ly. Piter Bo Maa, dee enard: Guihhatejorned thet) vison a, Vstenal, and Bld A dé Whedicins: pad eel Soll WU alihas i theldiecinr of) the newly created: Pirinatal y Biology MeL oeest poten eelhinline department. Kk SE Utro LL alone ni, 0 Shans ‘er frogram, ent erat hadi crectionia, o g Rha Old, and. Dy on Ulf havadded Ly: LSAIIE Viaden Lt herritccm Dy, Wisden “3 ale working extensively with infertility and alerility problems. mb 0 g y¥ go ¥ P y cryopreservation és now an integral, portion of the IVIET, rogram. as, pesidency program has recently been expanded from sixteen to twenly-four posi- VP eF: y iP o iid tions, end netbely spend lime both af Horace Hospital andl bsrackenridye Hospital, Eeaien where Ts Paul Weinberg pow directs both student! and resident education Clinical ressarch programs in the areas of adolescent pregnancy, preterm birth, and the menopause have been instituted in the past year as well as a Prrinatal Outreach Program in concert with the Department of, Prdsatrics. Daan

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NEUROLOGY In its atlempl fo achiewe world-class status, the Department of Veurology has heavily recruited neurologists with investigational ghilland experlise lo complement the strong clinical strengths now existent, Sor the important area of neurovirology neuroimmunology, Ys, perry Wolinsky, Sb Shel} ESorer crt Sb. Veal Washam were recentted dua exciting group 63 ulilizing stale of the art techni ques in hybridoma and recombinant technologies. ws complement the existing positron diagnostic center personnel, Tb) Her Rlochoocd. was enticed. from Wikainé herehhe headed « similar program for over four years. Eel cckuacs exit orach ihe operation for neurological theglbrs, wif Reals Arle Seizures, Eeokes: eis: diseases, and dementia. Ly. James Willmore was recruited lo develop @ program of Chntcal: + HERMANN CHAIRMAN: FRANK M. YATSU, M.D. therapy of. seizures as well as those due to head trauma. Lr. Cdward Kaye was hired lo complement the extsling strong group of SR AL neurologists, and his studies on neurodegeneralive sewer especially the bpidoses, lect strengthen the ongoing institu- kional investigations. W's Yatsus interest in strokes complements those of Ly James Grolta. wa Yatsu also brought aly k late am and lr, Syed Mame the department lo direct the laboratory on atherogenesis. Meurology has been lachy lo have enthusiastic senior students to rotate through the department Gnd eveniiuchericihacencnse of them attend the regular Longhorn af- fairs, mostly dedicated lo music. Longhorn stands for slocal, Ocnologists Vhefariously Galvanizing Houston 3 Oy Real Vieurowcientistal pe “HOS PITAL

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OPHTHALMOLOGY CHAIRMAN: RICHARDS. RUIZ, M.D. In September 1984 The Hermann Eye Center acquired a new crypton laser for treating patients with diabetes and glaucoma. This laser is highly accurate, energy efficient, safe, and economical. Kesearch pro- jecls were aided with the use of pattern electrogram in the evaluation of storage diseases. The department also ulililized computer services for database searching and statistical analysis which allowed them to ex- change information with scientists and physicians in both the United States and abroad. The development of telediagnosis is also being actively explored. Such a program would allow ophthalmologists in even remote areas to have direct access to the sophisticated technology found in a large medical center. The Basic Science Course and the Houston Keview Course in Ophthalmology, co-sponsored by the department along with the Hermann Cye Center, continued to experience a steadily increasing student par- ticipation. Hew departmental members were Steven I. Gilbard, MLD., John D. Goosey, MD,, and Thomas C. Prager, MD. OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURG. CHAIRMAN: ROBERT A. JAHRSDOERFER, M.D. The Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Weck Surgery is active and growing. Kesidents are trained in diverse procedures from delicate ear operations for children s infections or brain tumors to treat- ment of life threatening facial trauma or cancer of the head and neck. The Chairman, Kobert : pakrsdoerfer, rz) recognized for his work in congenital aural atresia. Me has pioneered innovative surgery lo drill a new ear canal and fo construct a new ear drum in patients who are deaf from birth because they have wheormal ternal or middle cette [reali bere Gerd ee een surgery and microsurgery to round out this relatively new department. In addition, the department specializes in evoked potential testing on patients with head injuries; thus, the status of the ear and brainstem can be monitored during coma or surgery. asic research is being con- ducted to explore the roles of early experience on the development of the auditory system. This department encourages the use of current computer technology in biomedical research as well. 34