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FE ATURES
NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN QUEENS: HIGH-QUALITY
CARDIOLOGY, FROM PREVENTIVE CARE TO
ADVANCED PROCEDURES 06
The NewYork-Presby terian Queens cardiovascular service
line oers a full range of cardiothoracic care, providing
patients in Queens with a complete loca l option for
advanced treatment.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
GASTROENTEROLOGY
BUNCHES OF PROMISE: STUDY SHOWS
GRAPE COMPOUNDS MAY PREVENT
COLORECTAL CANCER 22
Findings regarding a combination of resveratrol and grape
seed extract could lead to new therapies.
HEAVY CONSUMPTION OF RED MEAT
ASSOCIATEDWITH GREATER RISK OF
DIVERTICULITIS 24
Researchers have uncovered another link between red meat
consumption and chronic disease.
GASTROENTEROLOGY UPDATE 25
A roundup of news related to gastroenterolog y.
PHYSICIAN ASSERTIVENESS AND EMPATHY:
STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT? 26
Variations among residents in key areas of emotiona l
intelligence may have implications for medica l training.
DEPARTMENTS
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 14
LEGAL EASE 16
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 20
LOCAL NEWS 28
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 30
