Area researchers win MacArthur ‘genius’ grants September 29, 2015 Beth Stevens, assistant professor of neurology at Boston Children’s Hospital, is one of 24 fellows…
Academics received $55 million to serve on health care company boards in 2013 September 29, 2015 Nearly one of every 10 board positions at health care companies were held by an academic-affiliated…
The rising risk of a contaminated blood supply September 28, 2015 The U.S. blood supply is facing new safety threats, exposing patients to potentially greater risk of…
Brains in a dish guide autism sleuths seeking first medicines September 28, 2015 The Roche project mentioned in this article began with collaborations at Harvard Medical School…
A breast cancer surgeon who keeps challenging the status quo September 28, 2015 Laura J. Esserman is one of the most vocal proponents of the idea that breast cancer screening…
Preschoolers can learn heart-healthy lifestyles September 28, 2015 New research suggests it’s never too early to learn healthy eating and exercise habits to reduce the…
Massachusetts doctors join to vent frustrations with electronic health records September 28, 2015 Frustrations have been growing as federal requirements for electronic medical records have kicked in…
New support for home births September 28, 2015 This spring the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, a U.K. advisory entity for the…
George Daley: The Final Word on STAP September 28, 2015 Failure to replicate controversial study underscores need for greater transparency
Men and women differ in how they experience disease, respond to treatment September 26, 2015 Studies have shown that not only do men and women experience certain diseases differently, but also…
Harvard Medical School puts strict ethics rules under microscope September 26, 2015 Harvard Medical School is re-evaluating rigid conflict-of-interest rules that aim to shield…
Ask Well: Alcoholism and depression September 25, 2015 Shelly Greenfield, professor of psychiatry at McLean Hospital, is quoted in this article on…
