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Contact:  Lynda Distler - 516-442-3527                                                                                                             

MEDIA AVAILABILITY -  Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael H. Brisman Available to Discuss Brain Tumors and Malignant Gliomas; their diagnosis, treatment and management
                                                                                     

Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute (LMNI) Board Member and Board Certified Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael H. Brisman is available to members of the media to discuss the diagnosis, treatment and management of brain tumors and malignant gliomas in light of yesterday’s announcement of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy’s diagnosis.

As a board member of LMNI, a 501 ( c ) 3 organization founded in part to educate the public and raise awareness regarding the various disease and conditions that affect the brain, spine and nervous systems, Dr. Brisman is available to answer questions and provide information regarding neuro-oncology, neurosurgery and chemo, stereotactic and radiosurgery techniques applicable for the treatment and management of brain tumors.

Of particular note to Long Islanders, LMNI supports the talented physicians practicing here on Long Island, many of whom are renowned in their fields and  provide Long Islanders with brain, spine and nervous system health care rivaling that which is available anywhere today.

 

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The Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island, LMNI, a 501 (c) 3 foundation founded in 2006, was created by Long Islanders to address the needs of  Long Islanders who suffer from diseases related to the nervous system, their caregivers and family members; improve the quality of life of those affected by the diseases;  advance the understanding and knowledge of the nervous system and related neurological disorders; provide education and outreach to patients, physicians and community at large;  fund research in the neurosciences, and work with Long Island hospitals to help purchase the equipment necessary to ensure that quality health care, advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment are available on Long Island.  To that end, LMNI supports the talented physicians practicing here on Long Island, many of whom are renowned in their fields and  provide Long Islanders with health care rivaling that which is available anywhere today.