Record: August 26, 2005 Medical News

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Aug. 26, 2005
Vol. 30, No. 3

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Star players

Rams coach Mike Martz presents John C. Morris with a jersey at the dedication of a research laboratory named for Martz's mother.

Irregular heart rhythm treatment shows promise

Cardiac researchers have found treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs after heart surgery may lessen or prevent atrial fibrillation.

Cancer research grant seeks junior faculty

Applications are being accepted for the University's American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant.

Siteman reduces disparity in cancer care

The National Cancer Institute has awarded the center a five-year, $1.25 million grant to support its Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities.

PET scans detect more vaginal cancer than CT scans

However, Medicaid, Medicare and many private insurers specify CT (computed tomography) for diagnosing and monitoring this cancer.

Process enables powerful immune attack cells

Commonly refer to them as natural killer cells, they rapidly attack invaders and are continually generated in the bone marrow.

African-Americans may suffer more arthritis pain

University researchers used questionnaires, physical examinations and laboratory tests to assess symptoms and disability levels.

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