March 8, 1999

Telomere Loss Spells Trouble for Aging Mice A study led by Ron DePinho (left) demonstrates physical and behavioral changes due to the loss of telomeres, chromosomal elements with a possible role in aging and cancer.

Study Identifies Factor Contributing to Overeating and Obesity Researchers Propose New Medicare Drug Coverage Plan For Low-Income Beneficiaries

Medical Publishing: Politics, Profits and Professionalism Panelists include: George Lundberg, MD, ScD Former Editor,JAMA Marcia Angell, MD N.E. Journal of Medicine March 11 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Why Tom Wolfe (Almost) Made Me Fail My Prelim Exam MD-PhD student Alex Carter takes a cue from author Tom Wolfe in preparing himself for his preliminary examination. Perhaps he was overprepared.

Virtual Patient Helps Train Next Generation of Physicians The Carl J. Shapiro Institute for Education and Research at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is developing a series of sophisticated multimedia Virtual Patient cases to enhance the bedside education of third- and fourth-year medical students.