NYU Physician - Winter 2008-09
Volume 60, No. 1
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Cover Stories - The Enigma of Multiple Sclerosis
Advances in basic research, medical imaging, and clinical care are helping to unravel the mystery of MS, a brain disease that strikes young people
Out of Control
Basic research in immunology and molecular neurobiology is revealing why the immune system goes into attack mode.
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Predicting the Course of MS
A highly variable disease, MS has always defied prognosis. But powerful tools are now allowing researchers to search for markers in the brain that may predict when, and how quickly, the disease will progress.
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Life with Multiple Sclerosis
For MS patients experiencing a wide variety of deficits, a comprehensive treatment and care program lead by Dr. Joseph Herbert helps them cope with daily life.
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The Prostate Cancer Dilemma
One family's experience with prostate cancer shows how difficult it is to choose the best treatment.
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Departments
From the Dean
"These magnificent gifts are a powerful endorsement of our efforts and our talented team of physicians, scientists, nurses, faculty, and staff."
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Support
NYU Receives Two New Gifts Totaling $260 Million
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Alumni Profile
Shaping the Future of Surgery: Carol Scott-Conner, M.D. ('76), Ph.D., M.B.A.
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Around Campus
Centers of Excellence Created to Speed Medical Breakthroughs
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News from Medicine
Helicobacter pylori / Malaria / Inflammation / Allergies
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Patient Stories
NF2 / Sleep apnea
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Faculty News
Dean's Honors Day 2008 / Obituary
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