In Print Focus: Explanation Advanced for Complications of Diabetes A study by José Halperin and colleagues suggests a molecular mechanism behind the vascular complications of diabetes. It involves the elevated glucose associated with the disease and the immune system's complement proteins. MedEd News BBS Bulletin

Headlines Growth Factor Expands Tumor Cell Networks Study Quantifies Health Cost of Coal-Fired Power Plant Pollution Upcoming Alumni Week Events Wednesday, June 7 through Saturday, June 10

Spotlight The Society Olympics: Castle Triumphs Here are additional photos of the May 19 Society Olympics. When the smoke cleared, only Castle was left standing. Student Scene Human and System Error: Trouble for Science as Well as Medicine Medical errors have been on the front burner since an Institute of Medicine report on the subject last year. Heather Morehouse says that research, too, could benefit from system and procedure improvements that enable scientists to work smarter.

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