A Ruthless Foe: With dynamic weapons and creative new tactics, USC scientists are launching fresh assaults on prostate cancer. By Janey Farrar Worthington.

The Quiet Disease: Physicians race against time in order to minimize and prevent the damage caused when stroke--the silent killer-- strikes. By Christopher Tedeschi.

Arterial Motive: Increasing thickness of the artery wall signals the beginnings of atherosclerosis, or coronary artery disease. Now there is a procedure that noninvasively detects and monitors atherosclerosis that can be performed during a lunch hour. By Brenda Maceo.

The Dashing Malcolm Pike: Malcolm Pikeruns with a pack of researchers who are leading the way in reducing the risk of breast cancer in women. By Alfred Kildow.

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Pill Overkill: Reactions to combining medications can manifest symptoms that make the cure worse than the disease. By Christopher Tedeschi.

On Call: The Ethical Push of Medical Advances

Discoveries: Advancing Ophthalmic Implants

Profile: Attention to Prevention

Notes and Notables: News about faculty, students, alumni, donors and friends.

Healthoughts: The latest word on lactose intolerance, vaccinations, swimmer's ear and sprains.

Profile: A Smale's Pace

City Rounds: The Art of Anatomy

Case Histories: A Bargain Education