Harvard Medical School

July 11/18, 2005

In Print

Photo by Steve Gilbert

From Focus:
How Doctors Speak to the Public
Alumni Day symposium speakers, including Charles Hatem, explored “Communication in Medicine” from the doctor–patient relationship to the quality of medical news.

Lab Works

A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research.

StudenTalk

Personal takes on issues inside and outside the classroom.

Spotlight

Website for Surgery Research Launched by Brigham
The Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has established a new website to feature the work of its surgical investigators and to let students, trainees, and outside researchers know about potential opportunities.

Student Scene

Photo by Patrick Ladapo

The Mixed Bag of Medical Malpractice
Joseph Ladapo advocates keeping an eye on insurance companies as well as on malpractice awards in order to modulate malpractice premiums and to support effective patient care.

Headlines

News from HMS and Its Affiliates

Study Shows How Sleep Improves Memory

Women’s Health Study: Long-awaited Findings of Low-dose Aspirin and Vitamin E in Preventing Disease

Child Early Intervention Programs Make for Healthier Adults

Urine Test May Help Monitor Disfiguring Birthmarks

Scientists Identify Novel Gene Driving the Growth and Survival of Melanoma Cells

DNA-scanning Technology Finds Possible Sites of Cancer Genes in Chromosomes of Lung Cancer Cell

High-powered Gene Profiles Provide New Clues to Genes Involved in Common Form of Lung Cancer

Report Describes Potential Problem with New Drug for Seizures, Pain

MRI Better Than FDG PET at Detecting Liver Tumors