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Sept. 21, 2006
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Medical students gathered at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center for the annual Student Activities Fair Aug. 21.

High blood pressure induces low fat metabolism in heart

Researchers at the School of Medicine have found that hearts with muscle thickening due to high blood pressure use too little fat for energy.

Westervelt named director of bone marrow transplantation section

Peter Westervelt, M.D., Ph.D., was named director of the bone marrow transplantation and leukemia section of the Division of Oncology.

Neurosurgeons recommend banning children from all-terrain vehicles

School of Medicine neurosurgeons are recommending legislation aimed at reducing the rates of serious injuries from ATV-related accidents in children.