Public Interest News from the NHLBI

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Feature Articles Seemingly Unrelated, Fatal Conditions May Share Genetic Defects Winners of National "How I Get a Heap of Sleep" Contest Announced

Constituents' Corner C.A.R.E. Foundation Scientific Advisory Board Member Leads Study on ARVD Preeclampsia Foundation Gathers Global Health Leaders and Medical Experts to Address Leading Cause of Maternal Mortality Research Support Comes Full Circle for Investigator NECA Develops Collaborations to Empower People Living with Lung Disease

In the News News from Capitol Hill Fiscal Year (FY) 2004 Appropriations Hearings Selected Legislation Related to the NIH Other Bills and Resolutions Recent Advances from the NHLBI MRI Provides Better Way to Diagnose Heart Attacks Low-Dose Warfarin Prevents Recurrence of Blood Clots Findings Suggest Revised Approach to Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation Hydroxyurea Therapy Improves Survival of Patients Who Have Severe Sickle Cell Anemia

Meetings and Events NIH Director and Professional Society Leaders Participate in Annual Public Interest Organization Meeting The NHLBI Holds Workshop at Vascular Disease Foundation Meeting National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council Winter Meeting Upcoming Events National Stroke Association Launches "Ask Your Doctor" Campaign During National Stroke Awareness Month (May 2003) Mission Possible ... Opening May 2003 in Communities Everywhere (Coming Attractions ...) World Asthma Day is May 6, 2003

Resources and Research Tools Spotlight on Our Web Site - Portion Distortion Reminder - NHLBI Conference Grants are Available NHLBI Research Initiatives Updated National Sleep Disorders Research Plan Published Online (New Summaries of NHLBI Workshops Also Available) Need More Information?

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