Communications and Public Affairs

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Spring 2007
Volume 58, No. 2

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Cover Story

Predicting Alzheimer's
The sooner this dreaded disease can be predicted, researchers like Dr. Mony de Leon believe, the sooner it can be prevented, treated, and perhaps one day cured.
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Features

Understanding Anesthesia
Anesthesia is one of the safest medical procedures, and three NYU researchers from surprisingly different fields are striving to make a good thing even better.
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When the Doctor Becomes the Patient
For nearly a decade, Mathew H.M. Lee, M.D., Chairman of Rehabilitation Medicine, has been battling and beating cancer. His message: Doctor Beware.
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Medical Mystery: Solved
For diagnosticians, the super sleuths of medicine, the most interesting cases of all are the most baffling ones.
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INTRODUCING THE NEW DEAN
Robert I. Grossman, M.D.,
Chairman of Radiology
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Departments

ALUMNI PROFILE
He doesn’t consider himself a diet doctor, but he wrote the book on the subject.

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Letter from The Dean
Hail and Farewell

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News from Medicine
When Perseverance and Curiosity Pay Off
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Around Campus
Major Upgrade for Hospital Facilities
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Faculty News
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Medical Education
Walk a Mile in My Wheelchair
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Philanthropy
NYU Child Study Center Receives Its Largest Gift Ever
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Alumni News
Solomon A.Berson Medical Alumni Achievement Awards for 2007
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Class Notes
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Obituary: Saul J. Farber M.D.
A Fond Farewell to “The Father of NYU”
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