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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CHOSEN AS SITE FOR PROSTATE CANCER PREVENTION TRIAL | The University of Utah Health Sciences Center has been chosen by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a site for the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial. The nation's first large-scale effort of its kind, the trial will include 18,000 men age 55 and older participating at 222 sites across the country... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-01-25 |
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' BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA' LISTS 52 U MEDICAL SCHOOL FACULTY | Fifty-two faculty members at the University of Utah School of Medicine are included in the second edition of The Best Doctors in America, which has just been released. Based on a nationwide poll of thousands of medical specialists, the book lists 7,200 physicians. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-01-27 |
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U SEEKS PATIENTS WITH COLON OR RECTAL CANCER FOR CLINICAL TRIALS OF PROMISING SURGICAL TECHNIQUE | A new cancer-targeting agent used in conjunction with surgery on patients with colon or rectal cancer is undergoing clinical trials at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-02-03 |
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VOLUNTEERS WITH OSTEOPOROSIS AND OTHER BONE DISEASES SOUGHT FOR U MEDICAL SCHOOL STUDIES | In the ongoing fight against osteoporosis, researchers at the University of Utah School of Medicine are seeking volunteers to participate in three separate studies. Each study will evaluate the effects of new drugs which may slow or even stop the advance of the bone disease. The U medical school is ... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-02-03 |
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U OPHTHALMOLOGISTS SEEK PARTICIPANTS FOR EYE-DISORDER NUTRITION STUDY | The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking 300 volunteers for a long-term study of a potential treatment for the two leading causes of vision loss in mature adults. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-02-18 |
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NOTED ETHICIST TO PRESENT COWAN LECTURE AT U MEDICAL SCHOOL | Samuel Gorovitz, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at Syracuse University and a longtime leader in the field of medical ethics, will present the 1994 Max P. Cowan Memorial Lecture in Humanistic Medicine on Feb. 23 at the University of Utah School of Medicine. "Whose Patient Am I Anyway? Perspectives on... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-02-20 |
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U OF U, HOLY CROSS INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXPERTS PUBLISH MULTICENTER NATIONAL STUDY CONFIRMING EFFICACY OF SWITCHING HIV DRUG THERAPY | Patients who have AIDS-related complex or AIDS due to human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infection whose disease is showing signs of progression while on treatment may benefit from switching from one widely used HIV drug to a more recently introduced compound. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-02-20 |
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GOOD NEWS ABOUT VITAMINS REQUIRES CONSUMER 'SMARTS,' U PHARMACY PROFESSOR ADVISES | Americans spend about $4 billion annually on nutritional supplements, and evidence is mounting that they're getting something for their money, particularly if they follow a few simple guidelines. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-03-03 |
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WILLIAM ODELL, U INTERNAL MEDICINE CHAIR, RECEIVES TOP AWARD FROM CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS | A prestigious clinical research award has been presented to William D. Odell, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-03-04 |
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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURCHASES WESTERN INSTITUTE OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY FACILITY | The University of Utah Research Foundation, a non-profit corporation affiliated with the university, today announced it has purchased the assets of the Salt Lake City-based Western Institute of Neuropsychiatry (WIN) from National Medical Enterprises, Inc. (NME), which is located in Santa Monica, Cal... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-03-15 |
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Careers in Medicine | This definitely is not your average slow news weekend story tip- it's an event planned to interest larger numbers of junior and senior high school girls in careers in medicine which has had overwhemling response from students in Wasatch Front area schools. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-03-21 |
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U OPHTHALMOLOGISTS TO USE NEW LASER IN PROTOCOL FOR FARSIGHTEDNESS | The installation of an excimer laser-the first in Utah-at the John A. Moran Eye Center will allow the University of Utah School of Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology to participate in a nationwide protocol for farsightedness and to use the technology to treat corneal diseases. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-04-04 |
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL'S CANCER PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS | The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted a three-year approval to the cancer program at University of Utah Hospital. Established by the American College of Surgeons in 193 2, the Approvals Program encourages participants to equip and staff themselves to provide the be... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-04-04 |
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FORMER MISS AMERICA TO DISCUSS INCEST AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEW HORIZONS CONFERENCE | Former Miss America and incest survivor, Marilyn Van Derbur, will be the featured speaker at the New Horizons Pediatric and Perinatal Nursing Conference, Tuesday, April 12, from 8:30--10 a.m., at the University Park Hotel. Interviews with Ms. Van Derbur will be available following her presentation a... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-04-08 |
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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TRIAGE ROOM EXPEDITES PATIENT ASSESSMENT AT U HOSPITAL | EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TRIAGE ROOM EXPEDITES PATIENT ASSESSMENT AT U HOSPITAL | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-04-12 |
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A Day for Women in Medicine | This Saturday, April 30, the University of Utah School of Medicine will again sponsor "A Day for Women in Medicine" for junior high and high school students in Utah. As you may recall, we had a very successful program on March 26 which attracted, with the support of the Utah State Board of Education... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-04-28 |
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University Health Sciences Center Joins Intergroup's Medical Network | Intergroup of Utah, a health maintenance organization, has signed a contract with the University of Utah Health Sciences Center which will give Intergroup customers access to the services of a major academic hospital. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-04-29 |
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DIABETICS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN STUDY OF NEW WEIGHT-LOSS DRUG | Overweight diabetic men and women-who are treated with medications for blood-sugar control-are needed to participate in the study of a new drug which inhibits the absorption of fat cells and is believed to cause weight loss. The University of Utah School of Medicine is one of 12 centers across the c... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-05-03 |
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Cytotechnology and U | Should women continue to have pap smears? Why? At what ages? Are pap smears really reliable in the early detection of cancer? | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-05-10 |
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U of U BIRTHCARE HEALTHCARE CLINIC SCHEDULES TOURS, PRIZES FOR OPEN HOUSE | Infants, toddlers, moms, dads and parents-to-be all are part of the mix in the waiting room of the University of Utah's new BirthCare Healthcare Clinic. They're waiting to see their primary care providers-nurse practitioners. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-05-10 |
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U OF U MEDICAL SCHOOL TO HONOR GOLDEN GRADUATES | The University of Utah School of Medicine will celebrate its 50th anniversary and honor the class of 1944-the first men and women to receive their complete medical training in Utah. Twelve of the surviving 18 members will be on hand to receive Distinguished Alumni awards, which will be presented at ... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-05-10 |
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FULLMER NAMED ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES AT U OF U HOSPITAL | Richard A. Fullmer, a 14-year veteran University of Utah Hospital controller, has been named associate administrator for financial services at University Hospital. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced recently by University Hospital Executive Director Christine St. Andre. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-05-16 |
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U SPEECH-LANGUAGE AND HEARING CLINIC'S COCHLEAR IMPLANT PROGRAM, HEARING AID BANK SERVE COMMUNITY | People without normal hearing-from the very young to some who are very old-are being helped through two related but significantly different programs directed by Marsha S. McCandless, audiology clinic director at the University of Utah College of Health. McCandless performs pre-operative evaluation a... | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-05-16 |
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HEARING PROBLEMS? RESEARCH PROMISES BETTER AIDS, U PROFESSOR SAYS | So, you like the TV louder than your family prefers...you miss phrases in conversation. . .and, when someone calls out a name that sounds like yours, you answer all too often. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-05-17 |
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U SPEECH-LANGUAGE HEARING CLINIC OFFERS AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR ARRAY OF PROBLEMS | For most of us, an invitation to "tell me about it" could result in a torrent of words-we'd "get it off our chest." Imagine your frustration if you desperately wanted to speak-even without an invitation-but communication were impossible. | Press Releases; University of Utah Health Sciences Center News | 1994-05-17 |