Researchers begin to study if it is possible to transfer mothers’ vaginal bacteria to babies born by C-section. Dennis Kasper (Brigham and Women’s) is quoted.
A group of medical school students has come together to call for prioritizing diversity in Harvard Medical School’s curriculum, administration and admission processes.
Data brokers legally buy, sell and trade health information, but the practice risks may be undermining public confidence. Jerry Avorn (Brigham and Women’s) is quoted.
A new approach to treating early schizophrenia, which includes family counseling, results in improvements in quality of life that make it worth the added expense, researchers reported. Thomas McGuire (HMS) is quoted.
The NFL released its injury data for the 2015 season, and the number of documented concussions from the preseason through the end of the regular season increased to 271 this season. The NFL had 206 documented concussions in 2014, 229 in 2013 and 261 in 2012. Elizabeth Nabel (Brigham and Women’s president) is quoted.
An error causes researchers to go back on their claim that humans across the whole of Africa carry DNA inherited from Eurasian immigrants. Pontus Skoglund (HMS) is quoted.
A recent study led by Torunn Yock (Mass General) suggests a new type of treatment called proton radiotherapy is as effective as standard photon (X-ray) radiation therapy in treating a common type of brain tumor in children.
