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  FRIDAY, February 17, 2006

 

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Calcium and vitamin D supplements offer modest bone improvements, no colorectal cancer benefits

The results of a major clinical trial of the Women’s Health Initiative has found that calcium and vitamin D supplements in healthy postmenopausal women help preserve bone mass and prevent hip fractures in certain groups, including older women, but the supplements do not prevent other types of fractures or colorectal cancer. (more...)

UPCOMING EVENTS

“Translation, Replication and Credibility” of research topic of lecture

Activities for homebound seniors topic for Caregiver Support Group

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JCAHO Safety Goals

Clinical Affairs outlines JCAHO’s 2006 National Patient Safety Goals

 

HEADLINES

Bridging the gap between basic science and medical practice

UC Davis researchers tuning into cells’ channels

Bruce Jenner among honorees at celebration benefiting UC Davis Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence

“Fill the Boot for Burns” Boot Drive supports new UC Davis Regional Burn Center of Excellence

Shriners parking on weekend for B permit holders

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Job listings at UC Davis Health System




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