In Print
Photo by Graham Ramsay
From Focus:
Findings
Cast Doubt on Association of Benzodiazepines with Hip Fractures
For more than 15 years, benzodiazepine use among the elderly has been linked
to hip fractures due to falls. But the evidence has never been firm. In fact,
a recent study by Anita Wagner, Stephen Soumerai, and colleagues has found no
evidence for the connection. They urge a reexamination of state and federal policies
limiting these drugs’ use, which were established because of the purported
risk.
Upcoming
Cancer Prevention Dialogues
The Role of Physical Activity in
the Prevention of Cancer
Tuesday, February 6
12:30—1:30 p.m.
Speaker:
Kathryn Schmitz
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Spotlight
Website Gives Data on Child Suffering
in 100 Biggest U.S. Cities
Socioeconomic and health indicators now available on HSPH’s
website DiversityData.org show that living conditions of black
and Hispanic youths lag well behind those of their Asian and
white counterparts. A report synthesizing the findings may be
downloaded from the site.
Student Scene
Photo by Liza Green, HMS Media Services
Clinical Anatomy Taught Through
Surgery
In the fourth-year course Clinical Application of Anatomy, surgeons
like Michael Zinner (above) teach students anatomy through performing
and discussing surgical procedures.
Lab Works
A multimedia site featuring Harvard
Medical research.
StudenTalk
Personal takes on issues inside and
outside the classroom. |
