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DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE NEWSLETTER
November 2009
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Presentations Bernard R. Chaitman, MD, professor, Division of Cardiology, presented a Late-Breaking abstract on results of the BARI 2D study at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. The paper was published online simultaneously with the presentation. Chaitman BR, Adler D, Gebhart S, Grogan M, Hardison RM, Oscampo S, Ramires JA, Schneider D, Sopko G. Prompt coronary revascularization reduces non-fatal myocardialinfarction inpatients with type II diabetes and more extensive vascular disease: results from the BARI2D. (Circulation 2009: published online before print November 17, 2009, 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA. 109.913111) Dr. Chaitman coauthored a second abstract accepted as a Late-Breaking Clinical Trial presentation: Carson JL, Terrin ML, Chaitman BR, Magaziner J, Sanders D. Impact of transfusion triggers on postoperative myocardial infarction or death. Accepted for Late-Breaking session at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, November 16, 2009, Orlando, Florida. Dr. Chaitman participated as an invited guest lecturer for the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Symposium entitled Chronic Stable Angina: Home/Self Care and presented on “Pharmacology Therapy.” He also participated in the symposium entitled, “Symposium Optimizing Outcomes in Ischemic Heart Disease Management: Issues and Answers” and presented on the topics of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease – Downstream
Consequences of Oxygen Suply-Demand Imbalance and How Do Newer Antianginal Therapies Fit into the Treatment Paradigm? Denim & Diamonds 7 On Saturday, September 26, 2009 Naomi Judd returned as the Inspirational Speaker for Denim & Diamonds 7 at the Westport Sheraton Lakeside Chalet. Naomi’s presentation highlighted her personal journey after being diagnosed with hepatitis C. She gave thanks to Dr. Bruce R. Bacon, professor and Director of the Division of Gastroenterology, and the Saint Louis University Liver Center staff for the care that she received and credits her cure to the treatment she received at the Saint Louis University Louis University Liver Center. More than 300 guests and 44 volunteers came together for a fun-filled night of dinner, dancing, and a silent and live auction. Many of the Liver Center Faculty were present to enjoy the festivities and to support this year’s event. Over $265,000 was raised to help support education and research in liver diseases. New Research Grants Awarded Alex Befeler, MD, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, $32,853 from Mayo Clinic / NIDDK for “Multicentered Randomized Trial of High-Dose Urso in PSC.” Frank Burton, MD, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, $15,635 from the University of