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Behavioral Health
Cancer
Cardiac Care
Dermatology
Endocrinology/Diabetes
Gastrointestinal Medicine/Surgery
General Medicine/Surgery
Neurosciences
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedics

Otorhinolaryngology
Pain Management
Pharmacology
Pulmonary Medicine / Thoracic Surgery
Rheumatology
Transplant
Traumatology and Critical Care
Urologic Surgery
Women's Health

Archive of Articles (by issue)

Behavioral Health
	New Information about Night-Eating Syndrome Defines Treatment & Characteristics	Jan / Feb 2005
	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy together with Antidepressant Effective in Treating Adolescent OCD	Jan / Feb 2005
	Understanding the Bio-behavioral Basis of Smoking	Sept / Oct 2004
	Short-Term Treatment for Anxiety Disorders	May / June 2004
	A Specialized Substance Abuse Program for Executives	Mar / Apr 2004
	Glutamate Enhancing Agent Found to Blunt Cocaine High	Jan / Feb 2004
	Sleep Debts Accrue When Nightly Sleep Totals Six Hours or Less	Sept / Oct 2003
	Penn Quit for Health Seeks Smokers	Sept / Oct 2002
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Cancer
	Clinical Briefing: Robotic Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer	Jan / Feb 2008
	Where Leading-Edge Research, Diagnosis & Treatment Converge	Jul / Aug 2007
	Penn Spearheads World's Largest Proton Therapy Center	Mar / Apr 2007
	Assessing Risk and the BRCA 1/2 Patient	Sept / Oct 2006
	Strategic Approaches to Improving Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment	Sept / Oct 2006
	Clinical Briefing: Penn's Gynecologic Oncology Research Program Studies Immune Therapy in Ovarian Cancer	Sept / Oct 2006
	TORS Dramatically Improves Surgical Treatment for Head & Neck Cancer	May / June 2006
	Molecularly Targeted Therapy	Nov / Dec 2005
	Gene Silencing and Imaging Form Basis of Research for Early Chemotherapy Response	May / June 2005
	MRI for Breast Cancer Detection Enables Increased Specificity	Mar / Apr 2005
	Geriatric Oncology	Jan / Feb 2005
	Rehabilitation Lessens Functional Morbidity of Cancer	Nov / Dec 2004
	Researching the Genetic Attributes of Sarcomas	Mar / Apr 2004
	Early Study Results Demonstrate Oral Medication Active Against Skin Cancer	Nov / Dec 2003
	Immunotherapy May Prolong Survival for Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients	May / June 2003
	Regional Therapy for Metastatic Cancer Improves Outcomes	Jan / Feb 2003
	Cancer Patients Benefit from PET Scans through Penn Cancer Network	Nov / Dec 2002
	Facial Reconstruction Demands Specialized Techniques after Cancer Removal	Sept / Oct 2002
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Cardiac Care
	Clinical Briefing: Comprehensive Care at Every Stage of Heart Failure	Mar / Apr 2008
	Thoracic Aortic Surgery Program: Specialists in High-Risk Aortic Surgery	Jan / Feb 2008
	The Penn Heart Failure and Transplantation Program: Comprehensive Care for Heart Failure Patients	Sept / Oct 2007
	Clinical Briefing: Multidisciplinary Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease	May / June 2007
	Clinical Briefing: Transfusion-Free Heart Surgery	Mar / Apr 2007
	Preventing and Treating Paraplegia after Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair	Jan / Feb 2007
	Valve-Sparing: Aortic Root Replacement	Jan / Feb 2007
	Clinical Briefing: Left Main Coronary Stenting in High-Risk Patients	May / June 2006
	Clinical Briefing: Heart Failure and Transplantation Program	Jan / Feb 2006
	Clinical Briefing: "Curative" Atrial Fibrillation Ablation	Sept / Oct 2005
	Penn and CHOP Launch the City's Only Adult Congenital Heart Center	May / June 2005
	Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement for the Treatment of Marfan Syndrome	May / Apr 2005
	New Clip May Offer Non-Surgical Repair of Mitral Regurgitation	Nov / Dec 2004
	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Successful for Heart Failure Patients	Sept / Oct 2004
	Destination Therapy Alternatives to Heart Transplant	July / Aug 2004
	Advances in Vascular Medicine Improve Patient Outcomes	July / Aug 2004
	Advancements in Cardiovascular Imaging Provide Non-Invasive Options	May / June 2004
	Researching the Effects of Robotics in Cardiac Surgery	Jan / Feb 2004
	Minimally Invasive Unicompartmental Arthroplasty Shortens Rehabilitation	Nov / Dec 2003
	Cardiac Scoring Available at Pennsylvania Hospital	July / Aug 2003
	Physicians Offer Cure for Atrial Fibrillation	Mar / Apr 2003
	Penn Researchers Identify Gene that Regulates Development of Heart Cells	Jan / Feb 2003
	Advanced Robotics in Cardiac Surgery Provide Minimally Invasive Bypass	Nov / Dec 2002
	Restenosis Reduced with Brachytherapy	Nov / Dec 2002
	Finding Bone Formation in Carotid Plaques Helps to Avoid Stroke	Sept / Oct 2002
	Researchers Study Apnea and Heart Failure	May / June 2002
	Customized Stent-Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms	May / June 2002
	New Cholesterol Guidelines Suggest More Aggressive Control of Risk Factors	Mar / Apr 2002
	Heart Failure: Aggressive Technology Brings Hope to Suffering Patients	Jan / Feb 2002
	Study Utilizes Gene Therapy for Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease	Jan / Feb 2002
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Dermatology
	The Skin Enhancement Center	Nov / Dec 2005
	Mohs’ Offers Highest Cure Rate for Some Skin Cancers	Mar / Apr 2004
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Endocrinology / Diabetes
	Clinical Briefing: Transplantation for Diabetic Patients with Kidney Disease	Mar / Apr 2008
	Clinical Briefing: Improving Glycemic Control: Comprehensive Diabetes Management	Jan / Feb 2008
	The Benefits of Improved Glycemic Control	Mar / Apr 2006
	Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Leads to Fewer Diabetic Amputations	Sept / Oct 2005
	Ultrasound: A Crucial Imaging Test for Thyroid Evaluation	Nov / Dec 2004
	Diabetes Focus on Research and Treatment	Nov / Dec 2003
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Gastrointestinal Medicine/Surgery
	Sleep and Gastroesophageal Reflux	Mar / Apr 2008
	Medical Indications for Liver Transplantation	Mar / Apr 2008
	Wireless Capsule Endoscopy at Penn	Nov / Dec 2007
	Clinical Briefing: Medical and Surgical Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors	July / Aug 2007
	The Penn Pancreatic & Biliary Center	May / June 2007
	Clinical Briefing: Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery for Morbid Obesity	July / Aug 2006
	Laparoscopic GI Surgery	May / June 2006
	Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Care Provided for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease	Sept / Oct 2003
	Bariatric Surgery and the Obese Patient	July / Aug 2003
	Colon & Rectal Surgery at Penn	Mar / Apr 2003
	Minimally Invasive Surgery Advances in Gastroenterology	Mar / Apr 2002
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General Medicine/Surgery
	Clinical Briefing: Prosthetic Replacement for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Degeneration	May / June 2008
	Clinical Briefing: Interdisciplinary Management of Glomerulonephritis	Nov / Dec 2007
	Another Key to Successful Surgery: Obtain Hemoglobin Counts Pre-Operatively	May / June 2007
	Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy	Mar / Apr 2007
	Penn Creates Three New Biomedical Institutes	Sept / Oct 2005
	Increasing Need for Home Health Care Met by Penn Home Care and Hospice Services	July / Aug 2005
	Help Your Patients Minimize Travel Risks	Sept / Oct 2004
	Electrotherapy Provides Noninvasive Treatment for Chronic Wounds	July / Aug 2004
	Advances in Rehabilitation for Athletes, Women and Lymphedema Patients, and Vestibular Patients	May / June 2004
	Concierge Medicine Provides Personalized Service	Jan / Feb 2004
	Comprehensive Palliative Care Available at Pennsylvania Hospital	Sept / Oct 2003
	Health Advice for Patients who Travel	July / Aug 2002
	Penn Geneticists Offer CF Screen to More Women	July / Aug 2002
	Institute for Environmental Medicine	May / June 2002
	Biological Agents: Key Tool is Recognition	Jan / Feb 2002
	In Their Hands: The Changing Face of Surgery	Jan / Feb 2002
	Alternatives to Blood Transfusions for Patients	Jan / Feb 2004
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Neurosciences
	Clinical Briefing: Focus: Penn's Neuro-Ophthalmology Service	Jan / Feb 2008
	Non-Fusion Stabilization of the Spine in Degenerative Lumbar Compression and Stenosis	Nov / Dec 2007
	Clinical Briefing: AVM Obliteration with Gamma Knife® Surgery	Jan / Feb 2007
	Advances In Functional Neurosurgery	Nov / Dec 2006
	Clinical Briefing: Innovative Center for the Treatment of Complex Skull-Base Disorders	Mar / Apr 2006
	Neurosurgery Without Craniotomy	Jan / Feb 2006
	Clinical Briefing: Catheter-Based Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke	Nov / Dec 2005
	Team Approach to Skull Base Surgery Provides Comprehensive Expertise	May / June 2005
	Draining Toxins from Alzheimer's Disease Patients Stabilizes Cognitive Decline	May / June 2005
	Penn Stroke Center Receives Certificate of Distinction	Mar / Apr 2005
	Innovative Neurosurgery offers Treatment for Movement Disorders	May / June 2004
	Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases May Share a Common Fiber	Sept / Oct 2003
	Urine Test Predicts Alzheimer's Disease	Mar / Apr 2003
	ALS Association Center at Pennsylvania Hospital Earns Certification	Nov / Dec 2002
	Penn Neurosurgeons Study Treatment Options for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage	July / Aug 2002
	Deep Brain Stimulation Provides Treatment Options for Parkinson's Disease	May / June 2002
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Ophthalmology
	Clinical Briefing: Focus: Penn's Neuro-Ophthalmology Service	Jan / Feb 2008
	Standard and Preventative Treatments for Age-Related Macular Degeneration	Sept / Oct 2004
	Low Vision Rehabilitation Returns Patients’ Independence	May / June 2003
	Vision Researchers Solve Rare Inherited Retinal Disorder	July / Aug 2002
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Orthopaedics
	Orthopaedic Trauma Service at Penn	May / June 2008
	Clinical Briefing: Nonsurgical Treatment of Desmoid Tumors	May / June 2008
	Clinical Briefing: Surgical Recovery of Function and Mobility in Post-CVA Patients	July / Aug 2007
	Advances in Treatment & Research Expand Hand Surgery	Jan / Feb 2007
	Clinical Briefing: Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery	Nov / Dec 2005
	Motion-Sparing Innovations for Treatment of Back Pain	Mar / Apr 2005
	Image-Guided Surgery Improves Orthopaedic Surgery Techniques	Nov / Dec 2004
	Advances in Hip Replacement Improve Patient Recovery	July / Aug 2004
	Elbow Trauma Transfer Center	Sept / Oct 2003
	Integrated Patient Care & Research at Penn Upper Extremity Center	May / June 2003
	Study Determines Effectiveness of ETAC for Subtle Shoulder Instability	Jan / Feb 2003
	Penn Orthopaedics Use Total Disc Replacement for Back Pain	Sept / Oct 2002
	Midterm Results Show Positive Outcomes for Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Replacements	Mar / Apr 2002
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Otorhinolaryngology
	Clinical Briefing: Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy for Follicular Neoplasm	May / June 2008
	Clinical Briefing: Transoral Robotic Surgery - New Developments in Head and Neck Cancer	Sept / Oct 2007
	Clinical Briefing: Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Division of Head & Neck Surgery	Nov / Dec 2006
	TORS Dramatically Improves Surgical Treatment for Head & Neck Cancer	May / June 2006
	Team Approach to Skull Base Surgery Provides Comprehensive Expertise	May / June 2005
	Cochlear Implant Provides Possible Alternative to Hearing Loss	May / June 2003
	New Center for Voice Offers Treatment Options	Nov / Dec 2002
	Save Time with Online Referrals for Otorhinolaryngology	July / Aug 2002
	Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Reduce Complications After Laryngectomy	May / June 2002
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Pain Management
	New Therapies to Manage Chronic Pain	July / Aug 2003
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Pharmacology
	Atorvastatin Improves Symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)	Mar / Apr 2003
	Penn Research Uncovers Another Benefit of Low-Dose Aspirin	Jan / Feb 2003
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Pulmonary Medicine / Thoracic Surgery
	Clinical Briefing: Detection and Management of Beryllium-Induced Disease	Jan / Feb 2008
	Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Transplantation	July / Aug 2006
	Advances in Interventional Pulmonology	Mar / Apr 2006
	Clinical Briefing: Parenchyma-Sparing Resections for Lung Cancer	July / Aug 2005
	Photodynamic Therapy Improves Lung Cancer Survival Rates	Jan / Feb 2005
	Research Helps to Determine Value of New Lung Cancer Treatments	Sept / Oct 2004
	Lung Reduction Volume Surgery	July / Aug 2003
	Clinical Research Holds Promise for Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease	Jan / Feb 2003
	Improved Therapies Help Patients Live Longer with Pulmonary Hypertension	Sept / Oct 2002
	Treatment Advances for Lung Cancer Patients	Mar / Apr 2002
	Treatment Advances for Lung Cancer Patients	Jan / Feb 2002
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Rheumatology
	Understanding and Diagnosing Sjögren's Syndrome	Mar / Apr 2004
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Transplant
	Medical Indications for Liver Transplantation	Mar / Apr 2008
	Clinical Briefing: Transplantation for Diabetic Patients with Kidney Disease	Mar / Apr 2008
	The Penn Heart Failure and Transplantation Program: Comprehensive Care for Heart Failure Patients	Sept / Oct 2007
	Clinical Briefing: Penn Liver Transplantation Update	Jan / Feb 2007
	Clinical Briefing: Penn Lung Transplant Update, 2006	Nov / Dec 2006
	The First Robotic-Assisted Donor Nephrectomy	Jan / Feb 2004
	Live Donor Liver Transplantations Performed at Penn	July / Aug 2002
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Traumatology and Critical Care
	New ICU Technology Increases Efficiency of Patient Care	May / June 2005
	Penn Head Injury Center	Mar / Apr 2002
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Urologic Surgery
	Clinical Briefing: Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma	May / June 2008
	Clinical Briefing: Robotic Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer	Jan / Feb 2008
	Innovative Surgical and Medical Regimens: Advanced Urologic Care	July / Aug 2006
	Advanced Surgical Treatment for Prostatectomy	Jan / Feb 2006
	Diagnostic and Surgical Advancements in Penn Urology	May / June 2003
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Women's Health
	Clinical Briefing: Reproductive Research at Penn Fertility Care	Sept / Oct 2007
	Where Leading-Edge Research, Diagnosis & Treatment Converge	Jul / Aug 2007
	Embolization Provides Options for Infertility and Fibroids	Nov / Dec 2006
	Strategic Approaches to Improving Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment	Sept / Oct 2006
	Clinical Briefing: Penn's Gynecologic Oncology Research Program Studies Immune Therapy in Ovarian Cancer	Sept / Oct 2006
	Ovum Cryopreservation: Reality or Hype?	Mar / Apr 2005
	Minimally Invasive Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence Treatment	Jan / Feb 2005
	Uterine Artery Embolization Provides Minimally Invasive Fibroid Relief	Jan / Feb 2004
	WHI Study Excludes Menopausal Symptoms	July / Aug 2003
	New Study to Determine Predictors of Uterine Rupture	Mar / Apr 2003
	Pelvic Floor Center	Mar / Apr 2003
	Penn Urogynecology Provides Advanced Surgery for Rectocele and Incontinence	May / June 2002
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