FYI from the NHLBI Index

September 2000: Vol. 1, Issue 2

The FYI from the NHLBI is available for high quality printing as a .pdf file.

Feature Articles

• The NHLBI Pairs with Communities to Prevent Obesity and Heart Disease
• Studies Quantify the Value of Medical Research to the U.S. Economy
• Cholesterol Counts for Everyone

In the News

• News from Capitol Hill
• Recent Advances from the NHLBI
• Advisory for Treating Hypertension in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Could Affect Millions of Americans
• Researchers Discover Gene for Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
• Presidential Action Promotes Clinical Trials

Meetings and Events

• The NHLBI's Second Annual Public Interest Organization Meeting is Scheduled for 2001
• The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council's May Meeting
• Upcoming Events
• September is National Cholesterol Education Month

Resources and Research Tools

• 161,000 Volunteers Strive to Improve the Health of Women
• New NHLBI Research Initiatives
• Spotlight on Our Web Site
• An Interactive Guide to Lowering Cholesterol
• New Publication for Primary Care Physicians Available Online
• Need More Information?

Constituents' Corner

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