In Print Photo by Steve Gilbert Focus: Environmentally Induced Cancers Target Genetic Achilles Heel How do environmental factors like pollution, cigarette smoke, and ultraviolet radiation cause cancer? In exploring this question, Ned Sharpless (left) and Ron DePinho have identified a gene in mice that appears to be involved. The discovery may yield a new therapeutic target. BBS Bulletin HSTconnector MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain

Headlines Increased Risk of Skin Cancer for Psoriasis Patients Given Cyclosporin Study Suggests Asthma Inhalant Use May Accelerate Bone Loss in Women Popular Hypertension Drug Significantly Reduces Progression of Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Loss of New Cell Growth Gene Linked to Certain Human Cancers Medication Prevents Osteoporosis in Men Treated for Prostate Cancer Managed Care Offers High Quality of Care for Children with Asthma Upcoming General Interest Conference: Reducing the Unequal Burdens of Cancer: A Symposium About Programs and Strategies to Improve Cancer Care Among Minorities Thursday, October 18 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Spotlight InteliHealth, HMS Launch Revamped Website InteliHealth and HMS have put a new face on consumer health information by redesigning the InteliHealth website, making it more patient-focused and interactive. The site features contributions from more than 100 HMS faculty members. Student Scene Photo by Graham Ramsay Setting Sail If first- and second-year students are feeling adrift in the sea of molecular structures and processes that underlie health and disease, they can take heart, says Sean Amos. Interacting with patients will set a clear direction.

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