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Could multiple sclerosis begin in the gut? October 8, 2014 Multiple sclerosis researchers are focusing on the content of the gut’s microbiome as a possible…
Why nursing homes are the worst places for our elderly October 8, 2014 While we spend the most money trying to stave off death, we waste precious time we could have used…
New gene therapy treatment showing promise against 'bubble boy' disease October 8, 2014 A new variation of a therapy used to treat X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome uses a…
Science innovation contest to begin mid-Oct. October 7, 2014 The Harvard Innovation Lab will kick off the Health and Life Sciences Challenge that will award…
Atul Gawande asks: How do we want to die? October 6, 2014 A review of the book “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande, Samuel O. Their Professor of Surgery at Brigham…
Researcher financial conflicts influence flu drug studies October 6, 2014 Researchers with financial ties to flu drug companies more often reported positive findings in their…
New costly cancer treatments face hurdles getting to patients October 6, 2014 Cancer treatments that genetically modify patients’ blood cells to target the disease have shown…
Heart disease in women: Reversing years of neglect October 6, 2014 Paula Johnson, professor of medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, authored this letter to the…
Shorter doc training not tied to worse outcomes: Study October 6, 2014 A 2003 rule restricting the number of hours doctors-in-training can work each week didn’t affect the…
Schaeffer Professorship Promotes Health Care Policy October 6, 2014 Michael Chernew named first incumbent
Are Reduced Residency Hours Risky? October 6, 2014 Cutting hours for residents did not harm their future practice
