March 24, 2003
In Print Photo by Steve Gilbert Focus: Protein Implicated in Life-threatening Pregnancy Complication Researchers led by S. Ananth Karumanchi have identified a protein involved in preeclampsia, a common, life-threatening complication of pregnancy. No treatment exists except premature delivery; the condition is both the leading cause of maternal death worldwide and a major cause of infant mortality in developing countries. The findings shed light on the cause of the disease and suggest new strategies for early diagnosis and treatment.   Publications Online BBS Bulletin Focus HMI World HSTconnector MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain   Related Links InteliHealth Harvard Health Publications		Headlines High Protein Diets May Adversely Impact Women with Mild Kidney Dysfunction Upcoming The Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy and the California Endowment Scholars in Health Policy Program at Harvard University Forum: Leadership Forum Richard Carmona, U.S. Surgeon General Monday, March 31 12:45-2:15 p.m. Lab Works A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research The 60-second Survey Take a survey to tell us how you use WebWeekly.		Spotlight Fabric Celebrates Art of the African Diaspora Fabric, a celebration of black music, dance, poetry, visual art, and cuisine from Africa and the Americas will take place on Friday, April 4. Match Day: A Rite of Spring On March 20, HMS fourth-years found out where they will spend their residency. Many were more than pleased. Student Scene Photo by Jeff Cleary Family Medicine Broadens Foundation of Medical Training Doing a rotation in a community clinic has given Tarayn Grizzard a deeper perspective on the importance of family-medicine training for any future medical practice.

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