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	Paul Volberding, MD Paul Volberding, MD, has accepted the position of the Director of the ARI and the Director of Research for Global Health Sciences.
	In Memoriam: John Baxter John Baxter, MD, former chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, passed away on October 5, 2011. A celebration of his life and a scientific symposium will be held in March. Attendance is open to colleagues and friends.
	Why Doctors Can’t Predict How Long a Patient Will Live After collecting and studying all the research that has been done on prognostic indexes, UCSF researchers find insufficient evidence to recommend prognosis indexes for clinical use.
	In Memoriam: John Hutchinson John Hutchinson, MD, former faculty member, Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Cardiology passed away peacefully on January 14, 2012.
	Robert Grant Chosen by TIME as One of 2011's People Who Mattered ARI researcher Robert Grant, MD, MPH, based at the Gladstone Institute of Virology & Immuology, has been chosen by TIME magazine as one of 2011's People Who Mattered.
	Study Finds Medical Marijuana Could Help Patients Reduce Pain with Opiates Study suggests patients with chronic pain may experience greater relief if their doctors add cannabinoids to an opiates-only treatment.
	The Coming Dearth of Doctors who Specialize in HIV/AIDS “This looming workforce shortage is serious, and we are worried,” Monica Gandhi said.
	New Recommendations for Doctors to Discuss Life Expectancy with Elderly Patients "Such discussions would better help older patients make informed decisions about medical care, health priorities and life choices," said Alexander K. Smith.
	Department Creates Ambulatory Care Executive Committee Ralph Gonzales, Niraj Sehgal and Michael Chen will chair new committee.
	Introducing the Department of Medicine Research Council The Research Council, chaired by William Seaman, is charged with shaping departmental efforts in support of research.
	Scientists Discover Potential Way to Defeat Tamoxifen Resistance “Understanding tamoxifen resistance and how to defeat it may help women with hormone-resistant breast cancer,” said Pamela Munster.
	Study Finds Low Level HIV in Bloodstream Not Linked With Inflammation or Death "We did not find that patients with low level viremia have increased inflammation and coagulation," said Phyllis C. Tien.
	2011 State of the Department of Medicine Watch Talmadge King, MD, present the State of the Department of Medicine 2011.
	Cardiology Study Unlocks Mystery in Heart Attack Therapy Cardiology study adds insight to why an emerging clinical trials option for heart attack patients has not been as successful as anticipated.
	UCSF Tapped for U.S. National AIDS Strategy Initiative The HRSA has funded CAPS to support seven states in increasing access and optimizing outcomes, and reducing HIV-related health disparities.
	Treating TB, HIV at Same Time Found to Save Lives "It was important to know whether we should start HIV therapy early, and now we know it's worth it," said Diane Havlir.
	Why is aggressive treatment the norm? Rita Redberg is concerned about the overuse of medication or invasive procedures to manage disease.
	NYT Reports UCSF's Reduced Readmissions Rate Successful heart failure program keeps elderly out of the hospital which geriatrician Helen Kao says is not a friendly place for elders.
	'Hospitalist' Turns 15, Thanks to Bob Wachter, MD, MHM Fifteen years ago, Bob Wachter and Lee Goldman introduced hospital medicine and the term "hospitalist" to modern medicine in a NEJM article.
	Music is his medicine For more than 50 years, Ephraim Engleman has been hosting a Monday night quartet in the front parlor of his home.
	Many Heart Patients Anemic After Too Many Blood Tests in Hospital "We're spending a lot of money on these tests that [can be] unnecessary]," said Dr. Stephanie Rennke, assistant clinical professor of medicine.
	NBC Nightly News Profiles Ephraim Engleman Rheumatologist Ephraim Engleman, UCSF’s oldest and longest-tenured professor, was recently profiled on the NBC Nightly News.
	DOM Physicians Win 2011 Health Care Heroes Award Richard Fine and Helen Kao were honored by SF Business Times on July 27 as exceptional health care professionals.
	Avon Comprehensive Breast Center at SFGH Awarded $750,000 The Avon Comprehensive Breast Center at SFGH received $750,000 for its clinical, community outreach and research projects.
	Personalized Mammograms Mammograms should not be done on a one-size fits all basis, but should be personalized based on a number of factors, says Karla Kerlikowske.
	The ACE Unit HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius visited the ACE unit at SFGH, which is considered a national model for saving money and improving health.
	Holly Smith Dinner Marv Sleisenger and Department of Medicine faculty awards recipients were honored at the 16^th annual Holly Smith Dinner.
	BJ Miller Profiled UCSF Hospitalist BJ Miller, and his work at the Zen Hospice Project, are profiled in the San Francisco Chronicle.
	The History and Future of HIV Treatment UCSF HIV/AIDS physicians discuss the history and future of HIV treatment on the 30^th anniversary of the first diagnosed case.
	Treatment Sense Eric Widera writes that physicians should consider the effects of treatment on a patient's finances "early in the disease, while there are still things you can do." - New York Times