Vol. 9, No. 3
December, 1999
External Beam Radiation Therapy Makes a Quantum Leap
Ambulatory Surgery Unit Expands
New Island Hospital Breaks Ground
Winthrop is Y2K Ready
Indigo Laser Relieves Symptoms of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Rheumatoid Arthritis Study
Dr. Scott Named Heart Association President
New Interventional Radiology Suite Unveiled
Mammotome® Breast Biopsy Procedure
Drug May Help Prevent Lung and Brain Damage in Premature Babies
Winthrop Nurses Never Stop Learning
Clinical Trial for Pancreatic Cancer
Winthrop: A Center for Lifesaving Autologous Stem Cell Transplants
Carnival in Venice Benefits Winthrop
John Broder Named Businessperson of the Year
Yuletide Ball
Winthrop’s Ninth Annual Flu Immunization Program Reached 1,500 Senior Citizens
Teens for Tots/Teen Angels’ Donation to Child Life Program
Winthrop’s Deserving Volunteers Receive Awards
Volunteers Needed at Winthrop
Visiting Scholar from Taiwan Studies at Winthrop
For Long Island Children who don't have Health Insurance
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Have you been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis? You may be qualified to test an investigational medication that could improve your arthritic condition. Winthrop-University Hospital is looking for individuals to participate in a 52-week research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Qualified participants will be paid for their time.
Participants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Must have diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
- Age 18 or older
- History of positive therapeutic benefit with non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)
- May be on low-dose
steroidal therapy
- No experimental medications within the preceding 30 days
- No history of drug or
alcohol abuse
- In general good health
For information, please call Lydia Guclu, RN at (516) 663-4694.
Dr. Scott Named Heart Association President
William C. Scott, MD, Chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Winthrop, has been elected President of the American Heart Association, Long Island Region. Dr. Scott has been a member of the American Heart Association's Board of Directors since 1994 and was Chair of the Second Annual "Hearts and Diamonds" fund-raising event.
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