Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) Documentation

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• New Study (10/08): Childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP)
• Update (8/08): National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT) Updated with vital status through May 2008
• Update (7/08): Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) Updated with additional followup through June 2003
• Update (7/08): Cooperative Study of Sickle Cell Disease (CSSCD) Updated with Phase 2A Additional followup of Adult Cohort
• New Study (5/08): ARDSNet05: Fluid and Catheter Treatment Trial (FACTT)
• New Study (5/08): ARDSNet02: Efficacy of Corticosteroids as Resuce Therapy for the Late Phase of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (LaSRS)
• New Study (5/08): Viral Activation Transfusion Study (VATS)
• New Study (3/08): Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)