Release Date: July 9, 2024 | Run Time: 39:28 | Download Episode 9 transcript
At UHN's Krembil Brain Institute, we have cared for many patients living with an extreme facial pain disorder called trigeminal neuralgia, and it is heartbreaking.
Patients often describe the pain as a lightning bolt to the face or an electric shock. Some talk about the impact the disease has had on their family & relationships, including not being able to hug their loved ones or kiss their children goodnight. One man told the story of a single snowflake landing on his cheek, triggering a wave of pain so severe, that it rendered him helpless on a sidewalk.
For many patients, surgery and medications can bring welcome relief. In today's episode, we discuss how artificial intelligence is helping researchers better understand where pain emanates from and travels within the brain, looking for patterns and clues to help patients living with trigeminal neuralgia and other chronic pain disorders, benefit from more targeted treatments.
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Bonus Content: Listen to an extended version of Adriana Salazar's story, and hear why she is so grateful to Dr. Hodaie and her team for this 'second chance' at life.
Adriana Salazar | Run Time: 16:05 | Download bonus content transcript
