Thursday, April 17, 2003 • Vol 9, Issue 8

Dr. Rebecca Rudolph prepares to demonstrate use of a sigmoidoscope, which Fred Hutchinson researchers use in colon-cancer studies to screen for abnormal growths. A PHS study suggests that sigmoidoscopy screening could be reduced to every 10 years instead of the currently recommended five. Photo by Gordon Todd

• Fewer colon tests needed?
  Public Health Sciences study suggests colorectal screening every 10 years may significantly lower colon-cancer incidence
  
  
• Lessons from a curious virus
  Research on benign foamy virus may shed light on disease, gene therapy, common lab enzyme
  
  
• Students probe the power of plants
  National Cancer Institute grant partners dig deep in the desert for cancer therapies
  
  
• Rare breast cancer on the rise
  Li study indicates increase in hard-to-diagnose lobular tumors may be linked with higher use of hormone therapy
  
  

• Inward outreach
  Staff from range of departments find ideas for reaching the public at Community Collaborative Committee meetings
  
  
• The fruit of a BlackBerry can be very sweet
  Donated server allows speedy e-mail responses via tiny handheld computer
  
  
• Pride and satisfaction
  Nursing-retention survey shows Alliance nurses are happy at work
  
  

Briefs

• Prentice chronic disease prevention seminar today at 4:30 p.m. in Pelton
  
  
• Annual hazardous-assessment form due tomorrow
  
  
• Team Hutch seeks softball players
  
  
• Human Biology retreat draws 150; grad student posters honored
  
  
• UW lecture: How to talk about medical errors with patients
  
  
• Northwestern exposure
  
  
• Metro, Sound Transit buses resume regular service to Sea-Tac Airport
  
  
• Confirm your flight schedules with airlines 24 hours in advance
  
  
• United, Northwest revise travel policies to certain international markets



• University of Washington researchers discuss environmental issues at 2003 science forum
  
  
• John Hopkins University expert on tumors of central nervous system to speak at Harborview May 14
  
  
• Hutch School seeks volunteer tutors in math, science, foreign languages
  
  
• Buy a book to support Hutch School at fair May 6, 7
  
  
• Seattle Cancer Care Alliance seeks donated magazines for patient waiting areas
  
  
• Human-subjects training sessions offered in July, September
  
  
• Got a story for the media?
  
  
• Want to know more about the South Lake Union community?
  
  

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