Vol. 24, No. 3		February 15, 2002

Contents
	Rare, Genetic Form of Rickets Treated at Shriners Hospital
	Texas Medical Center "Major Player" in Houston's Economy - New Study Compiles Two Decades of Economic Data
	Meeting the Palliative Care Needs of Hospitalized Patients
	Area-wide Blood Shortage Prompts Public Appeal
	Student Scholarship Offered in Biomedical Communication
	Vaccine May Provide Positive Alzheimer's Treatment
	Congress Dedicates $285 Million to Train Pediatricians
	New Treatment for Hepatitis C Studied
	New Test Reveals Advance in Colorectal Cancer Detection - Study Shows Novel Genetic Marker
	Barbara Bush Featured Guest at Doctor's Orchestra Concert Feb. 23
	Campaign Urges Women to Visit with Doctors about Heart Disease
	Promoting Preventive Health Care for All
	One Thousandth Patient Receives Gamma Knife Treatment
	Wellpoint Acquires MethodistCare
	Researchers Identify "Zip Codes" in the Human Blood Vessel System - Targeted Drug Therapy Closer to Reality
	Testosterone May Prevent the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease
	Center Strives to Reduce Risk of Medical Errors
	Respiratory Disease Conference Begins March 8
	UT Neuroscientists Bring Brain Imaging Research to TIRR
	Health Care Team Competition Marks a Decade
	Siestas in Space Help Astronauts Cope
	St. Luke's Purchases Interest in Kelsey-Seybold Management Services
	FROM THE PRESIDENT
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