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Week of 17 September 1999 |
Vol. III, No. 6 |
Classifieds
Announcements
Boston University School of Dental Medicine needs
volunteers for a mouth rinse study. If you have an oral
ulcer due to trauma (burn, bite, appliance related) or an
aphtous (canker), please call (617) 638-5266 within 48 hours
of outbreak. $150. Stipend paid at completion of study.
Boston Medical Center is currently seeking committed individuals interested in dedicating some time to the Hospital's volunteer program. Positions available in direct patient care, hospitality and staff support. Contact Volunteer Services at (617) 414-5122.
Boston University School of Dental Medicine need candidates that are in good health, 20 to 40 years of age and be available for two consecutive years (only two visits a year). $300 at completion of the study for those who qualify. For more information, call (617) 638-4571.
Tooth color study. Boston University School of Dental Medicine needs volunteers for a natural tooth color study. $10.00 for a 15 minute visit for those who qualify. Call (617) 638-4690.
Researchers at Boston Medical Center are recruiting volunteers for a breast cancer prevention trial. The study will compare the drugs tamoxifen and raloxifene to determine which might be better and have fewer side effects for women who are at high risk for breast cancer. Patients must be postmenopausal women. Interested patients will take one of the two drugs daily for five years. For more information, call (617) 638-8260.
Researchers from the Department of Dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine are seeking African American and Latino men and women to participate in a facial sun damage study. Participants will be required to undergo three skin biopsies, use a topical product on the face and make 11 visits to the research center. $400 stipend available. For more information, please call the BMC Health Connection at (617) 638-6767.
Researchers from the Department of Dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine are seeking men and women aged 18 to 23 years old to participate in a skin biopsy study. $50 stipend available. For more information, please call the BMC Health Connection at (617) 638-6767.
Researchers from the Department of Dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine are seeking patients with venous leg ulcers to test the effectiveness of a new topical spray. Participants must be 18 years of age or older for this 17-week study. For more information, please call the BMC Health Connection (617) 638-6767.
Researchers from the Department of Dermatology at Boston University Medical Center are seeking men and women aged 18 years or older with fair skin and facial wrinkles to participate in a new laser treatment. For more information, please call the BMC Health Connection at (617) 638-6767.
Free mammograms, Pap smears, and physical exams to eligible women age 40 to 64 at the Breast and Cervical Cancer Initiative. Call (617) 414-1818.
For Sale, Auto
1998 Saturn SL1. Five-speed, power steering, AC,
power package, AM/FM cassette player.Well maintained. 40K
miles. $7,995 or BO. Call (617) 846-5423.
1993 Ford Explorer Sport. Dark green, two-door with hatch, sunroof. Great shape. 61K miles. $7,900. Call 898-1768.
1996 Dodge Stratus. Winter green, low miles, power windows, locks, very clean. $11,000 or BO. Call 228-7086.
Silver Nissan 200SX. Standard transmission, recent tune-up, new AM/FM cassette player, new battery, and alternator. Very reliable. Good car for students to travel around Boston. All records available. 145K miles. $800. Call (617) 566-2802, or e-mail jim8@bu.edu.
For Sale
Jane Fonda treadmill. Like new. $100 or BO. Call
353-6628.
Murray 5.5HP 20 three in one bagger-mulcher. Used only one summer. $150 or BO. Call (781) 334-5760.
Kenmore washer and dryer. Four years old, great condition. $300 for both or best offer. Call (617) 254-8948.
Frigidaire refrigerator, perfect condition, $175; kitchen table and chairs, $75; air conditioner, $75; washing machine and dryer, $75 each. Call (781) 935-7719.
Misc.