STAR s goal is to determine whether Raloxifene is either more or less effective than Tamoxifen in reducing the incidence of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who are at increased risk for the disease. A secondary goal is to determine whether Raloxifene reduces the rate of endometrial cancer compared to Tamoxifen. Study of physical activity targets inactive women Women with busy lifestyles are finding that physical activity is low on the priority list, said Mary Nies, PhD, RN, professor of community medicine and assistant dean for family, community and mental health at the College of Nursing. She is conducting a study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, to explore ways for women to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. The purpose of my study is to increase physical activity and improve health outcomes, said Dr. Nies.
Physical activity is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The new name is designed to promote the institution's historical alliance with the WSU School of Medicine and to highlight the hospital's distinguished, 130-year history. As the first teaching hospital in Metro Detroit, Harper has designed a marketing plan that focuses on winning medical battles with a history of medical excellence. The advertising campaign is currently underway. Research and technology park planned Wayne State University plans to establish a research and technology park that will feature a business incubation center, offices and residential development on a 75-acre parcel located north of campus and west of Woodward Avenue between WSU and the New Center. The first phase of the park is being developed jointly by the university, General Motors Corp. and the Henry Ford Health System.