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July 25 / August 1, 2005

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From Focus:
Patient Safety Leads Issues in Obesity
Experts discussed best practices for treating obesity in a July Continuing Medical Education program hosted by HMS.

Student Scene

playful children
Photo by Linda Bartlett

Vaccines: More than Child’s Play
Medical student Nicole Martin argues that the current vaccine for chickenpox is more beneficial for children than the traditional method of intentional exposure.

 

 

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Four HMS Researchers Part of $300 Million NIH Center for HIV Research Consortium
Clockwise from top left, Norman Letvin, Stephen Harrison, Raphael Dolin, and Joseph Sodroski are among the leaders of a national HIV vaccine initiative.

Norman Letvin, Stephen Harrison, Raphael Dolin, and Joseph Sodroski


simulated patient
Photo by Leah Gourley

Students Check Stan’s Vitals
The simulated patient, dubbed Stan, gets plenty of attention in the Harvard Summer Premedical Institute at HMS.

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News from HMS and Its Affiliates

Home from the Hospital: Almost Half of Patients Are Discharged with Test Results Still Pending

Gene for Immune Deficiency Syndromes Found

Subtle Changes in Normal Genes Implicated in Breast Cancer

A Protein in the Eye May Prevent Immune Response and Protect Eyes from Disease

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