Fall 2005 Table of Contents

 

Signal Interference
A research finding indicates that ovarian cancer may be the result of a correctable biochemical problem
-by Lori Oliwenstein

Nowhere to Hide
Radiologists are improving current breast cancer imaging
techniques to better detect tumors and discern masses.
-by Alicia Di Rado

The Risk in Belief
Government recalls of popular pain medications due to heart-related risks have left many people searching for pain relief options.
-by Jon Nalick

ELITE Treatment
A landmark study will try to confirm if women given estrogen soon after menopause will be better protected against heart disease.
-by Alicia Di Rado

Life in the ER
Amy Lee is impacting the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
by peering into the endoplasmic reticulum of cells under stress.
-by Lori Oliwenstein

Departments
City Rounds
A Keck School of Medicine graduate makes people in need his medical priority.

Healthoughts
The latest word on fatty liver, ejection fraction, colonoscopy and heart attack or heartburn.

Benchmarks
A chemotherapy drug sets in motion a series of disruptions that lead to cancer cell death.

 

 

Cover Story
Queen of Hearts
Since heart disease in women is difficult to diagnose, has varying symptoms and is more deadly than in men, women need to learn more to stay heart healthy and live longer.
-by Jane Allen

Features
Surviving a Broken Heart
Intricate surgeries and earlier treatment and diagnosis are
giving babies with heart defects a chance at a normal life.
-by Katie Sweeney