Study enables genetic screen for severe condition
The new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences, links atypical HUS to membrane cofactor protein.
Gelberman, Ley elected to Institute of Medicine
Election to the institute is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of medicine and health care.
Tumor growth requires abnormal cell neighbors
“We are quite excited about this report as it represents the first model of this type of tumor,” principal investigator David H. Gutmann said.
Key areas of the brain pinpointed
Daniel Moran and other researchers have identified areas of the brain where reality and illusion or perception are processed.
Doctor for a day
Photo by Bob BostonNational and local legislative staff members recently visited the Medical Campus to learn why academic medical centers are unique.
In motion
Photo by Tim ParkerSen. Jim Talent visits with John W. McDonald and a patient during a recent trip to the School of Medicine to learn about medical research.
Depression in bypass surgery patients studied
“Recent studies have shown that depression also increases the risk of dying in the first year or two after bypass surgery,” Kenneth E. Freedland said.
Proteins may prevent Alzheimer’s brain plaques
Two particular proteins appear to act as “chaperones” orchestrating the clearance of potentially hazardous molecules out of the brain.
Faces of beauty: Preservation of ethnic features focus of study
Photo by Bob BostonAs the number of ethnic patients seeking plastic surgery continues to rise, understanding how to preserve ethnicity is critical.
The anatomy of a psychiatrist
John G. Csernansky was attending medical school at New York University when he had one of those rare epiphanies that reveal a person’s true calling. Medical students at NYU did their psychiatry rotations at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan. Just the name “Bellevue” conjures up the image of a psychiatric hospital for many, but in fact, […]
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