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2007

2006

December

Ability of biomarkers to predict risk of heart disease, stroke appears limited - MGH

Compound Found To Reduce Vision Loss in People With Diabetes, Joslin-Chaired Study Shows - JDC

One in five women with early stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer may not follow hormonal therapy treatment plan, study finds - DFCI

Researchers create genetically-matched embryonic stem cells for transplantation - CH

Ancient DNA-repair mechanism helps immune system genetically retarget weapons - CH

Effective HIV control may depend on viral protein targeted by immune cells - MGH

Estrogen study provides new impetus for development of colon cancer drugs - DFCI

Study Explains How NSAIDs Halt Cancer Growth - BID

BWH Study Finds Extended Work Hours Associated with Increased Risk of Medical Errors and Even Patient Death Among First Year Residents - BWH

MGH study examines impact of infection with both HIV and hepatitis C virus - MGH

MGH leading international trial of novel breast cancer drug - MGH

Researchers at Mass. General, University of Montreal create model of key immune-system component - MGH

Forsyth Scientists Discover Early Key to Regeneration - FI

Drug combination proves effective against myeloma in Phase I trial - DFCI

Preventing graft-vs.-host disease after bone marrow transplant—without toxicity - CH

Effective HIV control may depend on viral protein targeted by immune cells - MGH

Estrogen study provides new impetus for development of colon cancer drugs - DFCI

Study Explains How NSAIDs Halt Cancer Growth - BID

MGH study examines impact of infection with both HIV and hepatitis C virus - MGH

MGH leading international trial of novel breast cancer drug - MGH

Researchers at Mass. General, University of Montreal create model of key immune-system component - MGH

Forsyth Scientists Discover Early Key to Regeneration - FI

Drug combination proves effective against myeloma in Phase I trial - DFCI

Preventing graft-vs.-host disease after bone marrow transplant—without toxicity - CH

Hospital emergency departments vary greatly across country - MGH

Black Americans less likely to recognize overweight and obesity, study shows - DF

Research suggests new treatment approaches for glaucoma - CH

Study Uncovers Mutation Responsible for Noonan Syndrome - BID

November

Statins Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke in Those without Heart Disease - BWH

Higher Doses of Anemia Drug for Chronic Kidney Disease Does Not Improve Quality of Life and Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Events - BWH

Researchers Generate New Map of Human Genome - BWH

Latinos More Likely to be Uninsured - CHA

Mass. General researchers identify master cardiac stem cell - MGH

New data from NIH lab confirms protocol to reverse type 1 diabetes in mice - MGH

Targeted cancer drugs may work by disrupting balance of cellular signals - MGH

Researchers map protein network that regulates “stemness” - CH

Red Meat Consumption Associated with Increased Risk for Breast Cancer - BWH

Early-stage immune system control of HIV may depend on inherited factors - MGH

Growth factor stimulates rapid extension of key motor neurons in brain - MGH

Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment for Women with Disabilities - BID

Harvard Researchers at the Institute for Community Health at Cambridge Health Alliance Author Study About Mental Health Screening On Children - CHA

October

Joslin Study Shows Durability of Insulin Pump Therapy for Adolescents and Identifies Factors to Help Them Overcome Barriers to Succes-JOS

A potential biological cause for sudden infant death syndrome-CH

Novel Endogenous Lipid Compounds, Resolvins and Protectins, Protect Kidneys From Acute Renal Failure-BWH

Molecule discovered to be key to pain sensitivity-MGH

Scientists identify switch for brain's natural anti-oxidant defense - DF

Study Says Moderate Drinking Reduces Men's Heart Attack Risk - BID

Brigham and Women's Hospital Announces Collaboration with Amgen to Study Comprehensively Genetic Causes of Disease in Women - BWH

Three-dimensional, miniature endoscope opens new diagnostic possibilities - MGH

Medical Resident Work-Hour Restrictions Yield Little Improvement in Perceived Quality of Patient Care - MEEI

Forsyth Scientists Find Linkages Between Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Bone Mass - FI

Rescuing Injured Hearts by Enhancing Regeneration - CH

Novel Pathway Regulates Timing of Brain-cell Development - CH

BWH Researchers Offer a New Nanoscale View of the Biological World - BWH

Study Finds More Than Half of Errors Resulting in Missed or Late Diagnoses in Malpractice Claims in Non-Hospital Settings Caused Serious Harm to Patients - BWH

Study Identifies Possible Mechanism for Brain Damage in Huntington's Disease - MGH

Molecular Atlas Provides New Tool for Understanding Estrogen-Fueled Breast Cancer - DFCI

September

New multiple myeloma drug proves more potent than thalidomide and less toxic

Can a vitamin alleviate chronic, progressive multiple sclerosis?

BWH Study Finds Using Bar Code Technology in a Hospital Pharmacy Dramatically Reduces Dispensing Errors and Potential Adverse Drug Events

A Therapeutic Role for Carbon Monoxide - BID

Zinc May Play Prominent Role in Fear Response and Other Learned Behavior, McLean Hospital Researchers Find - MCL

Online questionnaire helps determine patients' probability of having gene mutations linked to colon cancer - DFCI

New insight into skin-tanning process suggests novel way of preventing skin cancer - DFCI

Extended Work Shifts Put Medical Interns At Risk Nationwide - BWH

Scientists Use “Universal Language” of Gene Signatures to Match Cancer and Other Diseases with Potentially Effective Drugs - DFCI

Study uncovers mechanism of drug resistance in form of lung cancer DFCI

Molecules in Blood Foretell Preeclampsia - BID

A public health lesson from 9/11: To curb the flu, limit flights - CH

Need to pull an all-nighter?- CH

MRI can track survival of pancreatic islets after transplantation - MGH

Celecoxib Effective in Prevention of Colorectal Cancer Precursor Lesions in High Risk Individuals - BWH

August

Researchers seek to solve mystery of natural HIV control - MGH

Puerto Rican and African-American children show different patterns of asthma care - CHB

Adverse effects and costs of chemotherapy greater than previously thought - DFCI

BWH Releases Pregnancy Food Guide for Expecting Moms - BWH

New Paper from Cambridge Health Alliance's Chief Of Surgery Discusses Microchips:
In Surgery, Operating Rooms, and Beyond - CHA

New device may improve vision and mobility for people with tunnel vision - SERI

Scientists identify a region of the human genome leading to an elevated prostate cancer risk in African American men - DFCI

Forsyth Scientists Develop System for Automated Analysis of Behavior - FI

Common Variation in 3 Genes, including a New Noncoding Variant in the Complement Factor H Gene, Strongly Influences Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration - MEEI

July

McLean Researchers Using Novel Method to Identify Schizophrenia Genes - MCL

McLean Researchers Identify Chemical that Eases Signs of Opiate Withdrawal - MCL

Study identifies potential drug target for Huntington's disease - MGH

Scientists Discover What Keeps the Human Cornea Transparent and Free of Blood Vessels thereby Allowing for Vision - Schepens

Genetic parallels found between lung development and lung cancer - CH

The Right Kind of Oil - CH

June

Mouse model aids discovery of novel melanoma metastasis gene - DFCI

Smoking and High Body Mass Index Increase the Genetic Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration - MEEI

Low-Fat Dairy Products May Lower High Blood Pressure - BWH

Engineering Electrically Conducting Tissue for the Heart - CH

Single copy of Parkinson's-risk gene mutation may lead to earlier symptom onset - MGH

Joslin Scientists Discover Surprising Signs of Residual Islet Cell Functioning in People with Type 1 Diabetes in the 50-Year Medalist Study - Jos

Nationwide Long-term Study Shows Brain Function Not Impaired By Tight Diabetes Control and Severe Hypoglycemia - Jos

Joslin Diabetes Center Study Refutes Recent Report that Bone Marrow Can Replenish Female Oocytes - jos

Scientists tie several cancers to common "oncogene engine" - DFCI

AIDS Vaccine Research Offers New Insights on Survival - BID

Protein Predicts Type 2 Diabetes - BID

Under-diagnosed Rage Disorder More Prevalent than Previously Thought - MGH

Joslin Diabetes Center Researchers Pinpoint Causes of Adverse Reactions to Popular Type 2 Diabetes Drugs - JOS

Sharing clinical trial results strongly favored by participants, though misunderstanding and anxiety are risks - DF

New targeted therapy shows promise in children with metastatic Gastrointenstinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) - DF

Despite increasing hospice use, terminally ill patients continue to receive aggressive treatment at end of life - DF

Three-drug regimen improves survival in advanced head and neck cancers - DF

Robot puts BIDMC a step ahead in cancer radiation therapy - BID

Children's Hospital Boston Researchers to Create Patient-Specific Embryonic Stem Cells - CH

Researchers identify protein associated with severe preeclampsia - BID

Ethnic disparities in teen exercise: do schools play a role? - CH

Newborn screening can cause unnecessary parental stress - CH

May

Nicotine vaccine to be tested at Mass. General Hospital - MGH

Study offers new hope for preventive vaccine for AIDS - DF

New Combination of Treatments is Effective for Alcohol Dependence - MCL

Factor isolated that regenerates nerve fibers - CH

Potential Alzheimer's Disease Vaccine Improves Learning and Memory Deficits in Mice - BWH

Melatonin Most Effective For Sleep When Taken For Off-Hour Sleeping - BWH

April

Stroke-associated damage to brain structure may lead to heart attack - MGH

Blocking key protein reduces inflammatory markers in metabolic syndrome - MGH

Boosting newborns' immune responses - CH

A Better Model for a Deadly Brain Cancer - CH

Novel Candidate HIV Vaccine Vector Reported - BID

Aspirin + Cholesterol Drugs + Blood Pressure Drugs=Less Severe Strokes - BID

Research Finds Bone-Marrow-Derived Stem Cells Can Reverse Genetic Kidney Disease - BID

Studies Show Reliability, Failure Rates for Cardiac Devices - BID

Researchers learn more about ways to regenerate the ear's hearing cells - MGH

Study finds amalgam is safe for filling dental cavities in children - CH

Nanoparticles Combat Prostate Cancer - BWH

Trans Fatty Acid Research Shows Potential Harm-No Nutritional Value From Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils in Cooking, Frying and Manufacturing Food - BWH

Big Hips, Big Belly? It's in Your Genes - JOS

Scientists discover new genetic subtypes of common blood cancer - DFCI

Advances in chemotherapy improve outcomes in select breast cancers - DFCI

Detecting Preschoolers at Risk for Vision Loss - CH

Cyberknife On Cutting Edge of Cancer Treatment - BID

March

Pin1 Enzyme Key in Preventing Alzheimer's Onset - BID

McLean Hospital Study Identifies Critical Brain Areas Involved in Stress and Anxiety - MCL

"Bad" Enzymes May Wear White Hats After Stroke - MGH

Researchers create pigs that produce heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids - MGH

Study examines risk for misuse of ADHD stimulant medications - MGH

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Physicians Find Examination of Larynx Essential in Management of Thyroid Cancer - MEEI

Infused Spleen Cells Found Not to Impact Islet Recovery and Reversal of Type 1 Diabetes in Mice - JOS

Study shows rituximab effective in treating chronic graft-versus-host disease - DFCI

Two new studies reveal benefits of laparoscopic surgery for uterine cancer - DFCI

Getting ACL tears to heal themselves - CH

Seven Children Doing Well with Laboratory-grown Organs - CH

Biomarkers Found that May Permit the Early Diagnosis of Cancer - CH

Sick Eyes May Occur in Sick Bodies Related to Smoking, Obesity and Other Unhealthy Behaviors – MEEI

Among Women, Regular Moderate to Vigorous Exertion Does Not Increase the Risk Of Sudden Cardiac Death During Physical Activity – BWH

Fitness and Fatness: Both Associated with Higher Cardiovascular Risk in Women –BWH

Pin1 Enzyme Key in Preventing Alzheimer's Onset – BID

Joslin Researchers Reveal Mechanisms Behind A Class of Oral Agents Used to Treat Type 2 Diabetes – JOS

Regular colorectal cancer screenings save lives – DFCI

A New View of Asthma’s Cause – CH

Binge Eating Disorder May Have Genetic Ties, McLean Hospital Study Finds – MCL

Reducing Teens’ Intake of Sugary Drinks – CH

Delayed-release stimulant used to treat ADHD may be less subject to abuse – MGH

Joslin Diabetes Center Study Provides First Physiological Evidence that Insulin is Critical for Blood Vessel Formation – JOS

February

Blood test can predict long-term risk of death in patients with shortness of breath - MGH

Language Barrier Just One Roadblock to Diabetes Control for Chinese-Speaking Immigrants, Joslin Diabetes Center Study Shows - JOS

Scientists Exploring Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Make Unexpected Discovery That One Day May Lead to New Treatments - JOS

Treatment of milk-duct growths requires more than surgery, study finds - DFCI

Researchers Find Molecule That May Hold Key to Learning and Memory – CH

Study Using New Imaging Technology Detects Subtle Brain Changes in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes – MCL

Capturing the Electrical Activity of Sperm – CH

January 2006

Stopping antidepressants during pregnancy may lead to symptom recurrence – MGH

Study finds nerve damage in previously mysterious chronic pain syndrome – MGH

Study Using New Imaging Technology Detects Subtle Brain Changes in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes – JDC

Sunitinib controls tumors and lengthens survival of patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor that is resistant to Gleevec, study finds – DFCI

Timing of Hormone Therapy May Influence Coronary Risk – BWH

Loss of Elastic Fibers Leads to Incontinence and Other Pelvic Floor Disorders – MEEI

Aspirin therapy may be safe for some survivors of brain hemorrhage – MGH

Studies examine withholding of scientific data among researchers, trainees – MGH

Study identifies molecule essential for proper localization of blood stem cells – MGH

New cellular flaw found in some virulent breast cancers – DFCI

Drug combination shows promise for treatment of advanced neuroendocrine tumors – DFCI

High Levels of Amino Acid May Be Biomarker for Increased Age-related Macular Degeneration Risk - MEEI

2005

December 2005

Asthma inhalers adopted more slowly for minority patients and children – MGH

Blacks' lower rate of lung cancer surgery not just due to access to care issues – DFCI

Study suggests way to re-energize immune response to chronic viral infection – DFCI

First Generation and Newer Classes of Antipsychotic Medications May Increase Risk of Death Among Elderly – BWH

Blood test can accurately diagnose heart failure in patients with kidney dysfunction - MGH

Children with Heart Defects Found to Benefit from Exercise - CH

Teen Suicide and Antidepressants: Harvard Psychiatrists Review Black Box Warning - CAM

November 2005

Brain structure associated with fear inhibition also may influence personality - MGH

Internet Discussion Group Provides an Inspiring, Supportive ‘Oasis’ for People With Diabetes, Joslin Study Shows - JOS

Moms Who Breastfeed May Be Protected From Type 2 Diabetes - BWH

AKT Cancer Cell Pathway Demonstrates Unexpected Function - BID

Brain Protein May Play Role in Innate and Learned Fear - MCL

Meditation associated with structural changes in brain - MGH

Neurons generated in the adult brain learn to respond to novel stimuli - MGH

International multi-center study confirms value of blood test to diagnose heart failure - MGH

Compound from marine bacteria shows potential as multiple myeloma therapy - DFCI

Using the “Blood Thinner” Low-Molecular-Weight-Heparin Improves Outcomes after Heart Attacks - BWH

Reducing Dietary Salt Lowers Cardiovascular Disease Risk - BWH

DASH Diet Changes Better Reduce High Blood Pressure, Improve Lipids and Promote Cardiovascular Health - BWH

Clopidogrel Reduces Death and Recurrent Heart Attack By Preventing Arteries from Closing after Heart Attack - BWH

Research Helps Identify Precursors to Foot Disease in Diabetes Patients - BID

Study Finds No Psychological or Cognitive Deficits among Native Americans Who Use Peyote Regularly in Religious Settings - MCL

Questionnaire identifies women at risk of inherited breast or ovarian cancer - MGH

Kids Too Often Prescribed Antibiotics for Sore Throat - BWH

Coffee Drinking Is Not Associated with Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure in Women - BWH

Study Shows Bacterium Present in Eyes with “Wet” Age-Related Macular Degeneration - MEEI

Gene Expression Profile Helps Predict Chemotherapy Response in Ovarian Cancer Patients - BID

New Findings Help Explain How Brain Pathways Control Body Weight - BID

October 2005

An existing diuretic may suppress seizures in newborns - CH

Gingko May Prevent Ovarian Cancer - BWH

Haplotype Map Brings New Insights Into Human Disease, Evolution - Broad

Despite rarity of errors in chemotherapy orders, improvements still needed, study finds - DFCI

Study Establishes Link Between Air Pollution, Ischemic Strokes - BID

Herceptin treatment lowers recurrence rate in early breast cancer - DFCI

Cells from Amniotic Fluid Used to Tissue-Engineer a New Trachea - CH

BWH Researchers Generate New T Cells from Adult Skin Tissue andBone Marrow Stem Cells - BWH

Dietary Fat Intake Linked to Dry Eye Syndrome in Women - BWH

McLean Study Identifies New Area of Brain Linked to Drug Addiction - MCL

Stroke patients with mild symptoms may still need clot-dissolving drug - MGH

Low Blood Glucose Levels May Complicate Gastric Bypass Surgery, Study Shows - JDC

Double trouble: Cells with duplicate genomes can trigger tumors - DFCI

Extended release stimulant effective for long-term ADHD treatment - MGH

High Blood Glucose Levels in Early Pregnancy May Deprive Embryo of Oxygen
and Lead to Birth Defects, Joslin Diabetes Center Study Shows - JDC

Boosting Production of Blood-Forming Stem Cells - CH

Emergency-Room Visits Dip during Key Red Sox Games - CH

September 2005

Premature Infants Born During the Winter Virus Season May Face Serious Threats to Their Lung Health - CH

Surveillance Data Suggest That Preschoolers Drive Flu Epidemics - CH

Study Looks at Effectiveness of Virtual Colonoscopies - BID

Questionnaire Identifies Women at Risk of Inherited Breast or Ovarian Cancer - MGH

Failure of PSA Levels to Fall in Prostate Cancer Patients May Lead to Poor Outcomes - DFCI

Study Finds Tarceva Benefits Older Lung Cancer Patients - CH

Learning How the SARS Virus Spikes Its Quarry - CH

Rare Eye-Movement Disorder May Shed Light on Brain and Cardiovascular Development - CH

Does Surgery Induce Angiogenesis in Dormant Breast Cancer? - CH

Clopidogrel Before Angioplasty Cuts in Half Risk of Death and Recurrent Heart
Attack - BWH

BIDMC Plants The Seeds For Prostate Cancer Treatment - BID

Study Shows Perils of 'Holiday Heart Syndrome' - BID

August 2005

Today’s Baby-boomers Are Heavier And More Likely To Have Arthritis

Medication Helps Reduce Extreme Sleepiness Among Sufferers of Shift-Work Sleep Disorder - BWH

Many Body-Conscious Teens Use Supplements to Improve Physique - CH

Two Designer Drugs Hit Same Lung Cancer Target, but Only One is Effective - DFCI

Researchers Discover New Gene for Type 2 Diabetes Using DNA Chips - JDC

Researchers Discover that Enzyme Calcineurin Contributes to Glaucoma and Use Drug to Block Retinal Ganglion Cell Death - MEEI

July 2005

Implantable Chips Bear Promise, but Privacy Standards Needed - BID

Study Identifies Fat-secreted Protein Linked to Insulin Resistance - BID

Women�s Health Study: Long-awaited Findings of Low-dose Aspirin and Vitamin E in Preventing Disease - BWH

Home from the Hospital: Almost Half of Patients are Discharged with Test Results Still Pending - BWH

Urine Test May Help Monitor Disfiguring Birthmarks - CH

Child Early Intervention Programs Make for Healthier Adults - CH

Gene for Immune Deficiency Syndromes Found - CH

Researchers Identify Gene's Role in Suppressing Longevity - CH

DNA-scanning Technology Finds Possible Sites of Cancer Genes in Chromosomes of Lung Cancer Cell - DFCI

Scientists Identify Novel Gene Driving the Growth and Survival of Melanoma Cells - DFCI

Subtle Changes in Normal Genes Implicated in Breast Cancer - DFCI

Study Shows New Compound May Reduce Risk of Vision Loss in Patients With Diabetes - JDC

June 2005

Study Shows How Sleep Improves Memory - BID

The Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death is Highest in the Early Period Following a Heart Attack - BWH

Modest Support for a Whooping Cough Booster Shot - CH

Novel Combination Overcomes Drug-Resistant Multiple Myeloma Cells - DFCI

Trial Results Support Earlier Use of New Myeloma Drug - DFCI

High-Powered Gene Profiles Provide New Clues to Genes Involved in Common Form of Lung Cancer - DFCI

Study Shows Weight Control Protects Against Low Birth Weight Related Glucose Intolerance - JDC

Scientists Confirm Link Between PKC Enzyme and Kidney Disease in Diabetes - JDC

Higher Levels of Systemic Inflammatory Markers Associated with Progression of AMD - MEEI

May 2005

Left- or Right-Brain? Genes May Tell the Story - BID

Magnetic Stimulation May Improve Stroke Recovery - BID

BWH Researchers Identify Antigen for Type 1 Diabetes - BWH

Study on Intimate Partner Violence Helps Physicians Identify Victims of Abuse Through Smoking & Drinking Habits - CHA Researchers Induce Heart Cells to Proliferate - CH

''Brown Fat'' Cells Hold Clues for Possible Obesity Treatments - CH

Drug Combination Boosts Survival Rate in Head and Neck Cancers - DFCI

Moderate Alcohol Use Linked to Increase in Breast Cancer Risk - DFCI

Breast Tumor's Biological Traits Guide Hormone Therapy - DFCI

Exercise Reduces Risk of Recurrence and Death in Early Stage Colon Cancer Patients - DFCI

Test Predicts Risk of Blood Clot in Women Receiving Tamoxifen Therapy for Breast Cancer - DFCI

Aspirin Use May Protect Against Colon Cancer Recurrence, Reduce Risk of Death - DFCI

April 2005

Antibiotics Do Not Prevent Heart Attacks; New findings from the PROVE IT-TIMI 22 Clinical Trial - BWH

Spread of Common Day Care Illnesses Caused By Misconceptions About Illness Transmission - CH

Older Children May Benefit From Treatment for Lazy Eye - CH

Cerebral Navigation: How Do Nerve Fibers Know What Direction to Grow in? - CH

Scientists Find Molecular Pathway Suspected in Precancerous Stomach Lesions - DFCI

Study Reveals Adolescent Disconnect: Unaware of Hearing Peril, Yet Willing to Listen - MEEI

March 2005

Low-dose Aspirin Shown to Reduce Risk of First Stroke in Women - BWH

New Therapy Identified for Patients who Experience a Heart Attack - BWH

Study Shows: Physicians Can Greatly Improve in Delivering a Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome - CH

Weight Status of Children Ages 8 to 15 Predicts Obesity and High Blood Pressure in Adulthood - CH

Explosion of Child Obesity Predicted to Shorten U.S. Life Expectancy - CH

High Cholesterol Levels Accelerate Growth of Prostate Cancer - CH

Researchers Find Better Way to Predict Stroke Risk in Sickle Cell Anemia Patients - CH

New Findings About Protection against Pneumococcal Disease - CH

Researchers Discover Cause of Several Incurable Bone Marrow Malignancies - DFCI

Study Shows Acrylamide in Baked and Fried Foods Does Not Increase Risk of Breast Cancer in Women - HSPH

Rural America Vulnerable to Bioterrorism and Natural Disaster Threats - HSPH

Study Points to Cleaner Charcoal and Forest Management as Best Strategy in Africa to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Save Lives - HSPH

Scientists Find Genetic Defects in Immunological Tolerance - JDC

Largest Twin Study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Finds Genetics and Environment Play Large Role in Development of the Blinding Disease - MEEI

Researchers Shine a Light on Night Blindness - MEEI

February 2005

Study Shows Naturally Occurring Proteins Protect Against Rapid Cancer Growth - BID

Study Identifies Mechanism of Resistance to Targeted Therapy in Lung Cancer Patients - BID

Phobic Anxiety Increases Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Women - BWH

Number of Women, Girls With or at Risk for Female Genital Cutting on the Rise in the United States - BWH

Coffee Does Not Affect Risk of Colorectal Cancer Among Women and Men - BWH

Long-term Celebrex Use Increases Cardiovascular Event Risk - BWH

When Does a Mole Become a Melanoma? - CH

A More Accurate Screening Test for Prostate Cancer? - CH

Mechanical Tension Helps Shape Lung Development - CH

Elusive HIV Shape Change Revealed; Key Clue to How Virus Infects Cells - CH

A New Site for Embryonic Blood Development: the Placenta - CH

Blocking Cell Signaling Can Stymie Viral Infections, Study Shows - DFCI

Study Finds New Designer Drug is Potent Treatment for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - DFCI

How Often Should Women Get Mammograms? - DFCI

Disaster Relief Requires Long Term Strategies and Commitment, New Logistics - HSPH

Routine HIV Screening Recommended for Most Americans - HSPH

Physical Activity Linked to Protection from Parkinson's Disease - HSPH

Scientists Show Knocking Out Two Key Signals Will Cause Type 2 Diabetes - JDC

Poor Prenatal Nutrition Permanently Damages Function of Insulin-producing Cells in the Pancreas - JDC

January 2005

Study Says Women Don't Experience Pain, Anxiety During Mammograms - BID

Protein in Urine May Warn of Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women - BID

Study Finds Heavy Drinking Linked to Higher Stroke Risk - BID

Reducing C-reactive Protein with Statin Therapy is as Important as Lowering Cholesterol - BWH

One Alcoholic Drink Per Day Improves Cognitive Function Among Older Women - BWH

Weight Gain and Obesity Linked to Higher Risk of Kidney Stones - BWH

>Weight and Weight Gain May Predict Breast Cancer Survival - BWH

Mothers Speak: Physicians Often Fall Short When Delivering a Down Syndrome Diagnosis - CH

Celebrex Prevents Adhesions After Surgery - CH

Communication Between Primary-Care Physicians and Patients Can Reduce Medication-related Problems, Study Suggests - DFCI

Scientists Discover Molecular "Switch" in Liver that Triggers Harmful Effects of Saturated and Trans Fats - DFCI

Comprehensive Response to HIV Prevention and Care Could Avert 10 Million Deaths in Africa by 2020 - HSPH

Safer, Self-Extinguishing Cigarettes Designed by Manufacturers Sold in NY, While Less-Safe Full-Burning Version Sold in MA & throughout U.S. - HSPH

2004

December 2004

Study Suggests Obesity has Lesser Financial Impact on African-Americans - BID

Faulty Gene Signaling Could Lead to Development of Crohn's Disease - BID

Study Finds Women Hesitant to Take Tamoxifen as Preventive Measure - BID

Sudden Death Among Soldiers Often Caused by Exercise and An Identifiable Cardiac Abnormality - BWH

Accumulated Low-level Lead Exposure Can Lead to Cataract Development in Men - BWH

Stem Cells May Lead to New Therapies to Treat Leukemia - BWH

Scientists Identify Protein Critical to Melanoma Growth - DFCI

Scientists Discover the Cellular Roots of Graying Hair - DFCI

First 'Atlas' of Key Brain Genes Could Speed Research on Cancer, Neurological Diseases - DFCI

Analysis of 1918 Flu Pandemic Suggests Vaccines Could Control Future Flu Threat - HSPH

Six in Ten Seniors and Nearly Half of Chronically Ill Adults who Tried to Get Flu Vaccine Were Successful - HSPH

Regular Use of Vitamin E Supplements Linked to Reduced Risk of Death From ALS - HSPH

Study Finds that Both Weight and Exercise Are Key to Longevity - HSPH

Pegaptanib Provides Benefit for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration - MEEI

November 2004

Studies Demonstrate Positive Data In Treatment of Hepatitis C - BID

Gene Expression Profiling Helps In Ovarian Cancer Prognosis - BID

Medicaid Prior-Authorization Programs Reduce Use of Coxibs - BWH

Elevated BMI May Not Increase Risk of Death Among Men with Heart Attack or Stroke - BWH

Boston Doctors Advise Physicians to Stop Prescribing COX-2 Inhibitors for Patients at Risk for Heart Disease - BWH

October 2004

Study Examines Prostate Cancer Care Satisfaction for Patients and Spouses - BID

Gene Mutation Discovery May Lead to New Treatment for Leukemia - BWH

Low-dose Aspirin Proven to Offer Healthy Adults Inflammation Protection - BWH

Risk of Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics May Be Lower Than Expected for Chronic Sinus Infection Sufferers - BWH

Sleep Deprivation Impact on Medical Interns - BWH

Gene Mutation Discovery May Lead to New Treatment for Leukemia - DFCI

Study Helps Doctors Identify Childhood Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk of Developing Breast Cancer - DFCI

Repeated Retesting of Women with Chlamydia Proves to be a Cost-Effective Strategy for Preserving Reproductive Health - HSPH

Scientists Identify Major Molecular Pathway That Leads to Diabetes - HSPH

Mechanism Discovered for Muscle Wasting Seen in Diabetes, AIDS and Other Diseases - JDC

Gene Linked to Greater Risk of Heart Disease in Type 2 Diabetes - JDC

September 2004

Study Finds Leptin Plays a Key Role In Women's Health - BID

Study Says Therapy Better Than Pills In Treating Sleep-onset Insomnia - BID

Exercise in Combination with Weight Loss May be Key to Diabetes Prevention in Overweight Women - BWH

Walking Improves Cognitive Functions in Older Women - BWH

Mild Kidney Disease Increases Risk of Death after a Heart Attack - BWH

Study Finds that Blacks are Significantly Less Likely to Undergo Prostate Cancer Screening - BWH

Optimizing protein's "death domain" halts leukemia in laboratory study - DFCI

Medical School Deans See Need for Better Training in End-of-Life Care - DFCI

Researchers Eliminate Leukemia in Mice, Demonstrating Potential New Approach to Cancer Drug Therapy - DFCI

Experimental Drug Shown to Block Mutant Protein Causing Blood Disease - DFCI

Study Finds that Black Men Are Significantly Less Likely to Undergo Prostate Cancer Screening - DFCI

Residents of States Reporting Most West Nile Virus Cases are Less Likely to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes - HSPH

New Model Finds that Current Strategies May Not Contain Multidrug- resistant TB - HSPH

New Imaging Technology Shown to Detect Early Signs of Type 1 Diabetes in Animal Models - JDC

Researchers Clarify Mechanisms for Beta-Cell Formation in Response to Insulin Resistance - JDC

Researchers Discover New Treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa - MEEI

August 2004

Surgical Expertise Reduces Transfusion Need in Prostate Cancer Surgery - BID

Drug-coated Stents Don't Save Money but are Reasonably Cost-effective - BID

Wide Variations in Human Genome Unexpectedly Found - BWH

A Blood-thinner Administered Once Daily Prevents DVT Among Hospitalized Patients - BWH

Short Course of Hormonal Therapy Improves Survival in Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with Radiation Therapy - BWH

Frequent Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to Greater Weight Gain and Type 2 Diabetes in Women - BWH

Some Cancer Cell Changes Can Be Reversed, Cloning Study Finds - DFCI

Short Course of Hormonal Therapy Improves Survival in Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with Radiation Therapy< - DFCI

Study Suggests Cell-cycle Triggers Might Be Cancer Drug Targets - DFCI

Frequent Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to Greater Weight Gain and Type 2 Diabetes in Women - HSPH

July 2004

Study Yields Insights into Precancerous Condition - BID

Uninsured Near-Elderly Face Increased Risk of Premature Death - BWH

Increased Dosage of Thyroid Medication Necessary Early in Pregnancy - BWH

Efficacy of Statin Therapy Tied to Patients' Genes - BWH

Hormone Levels Help Predict Colorectal Cancer Risk in Men - BWH

Creatine Reduces Risk of Brain Injury After Stroke - BWH

Bacterial Toxin in the Home May Protect Infants from Eczema - CH

Drug Reduces Heart Damage Caused by Childhood Leukemia Treatment - DFCI

Study Suggests Value of Regular PSA Tests for Tracking Prostate Cancer - DFCI

Study Suggests Broader Chemotherapy Attack in Breast Cancer - DFCI

Study Finds "Ratings Creep": Movie Ratings Categories Contain More Violence, Sex, Profanity than Decade Ago - HSPH

Caulking Found to be Unrecognized Source of PCB Contamination in Schools and Other Buildings - HSPH

Survey Finds Most Air Travelers Want to Be Contacted After Possible Exposure to a Serious Contagious Disease - HSPH

Highly Targeted Photodynamic Therapy Found Helpful in Treating Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration in Animal Models - MEEI

Kaposi's Sarcoma Virus "Reprograms" Blood Vessel Cells Into Lymphatic Cells - MGH

Alternative Hormone-blocker Reduces Side Effects in Prostate Cancer Patients - MGH

Growth Hormone Control May Be Important HIV Lipodystrophy Treatment - MGH

June 2004

Damaged Genes in Aging Human Brain Provide Clues to Cognitive Decline - CH

Drug May Protect Against Brain Injury and Seizures in Newborns - CH

Patient and Physician Attitudes May Deter African Americans from Receiving Surgery for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer - DFCI

Clinical Trial Shows SU11248 Benefits More Than Half of Patients With Gastrointestinal Tumors Resistant to Gleevec - DFCI

Study Finds Velcade&Trade; a Major Improvement Over Standard Therapy for Patients With Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - DFCI

Study of Proteins Offers Insights Into Organization of Biological Networks - DFCI

Research Finds U.S. Lags Far Behind Scores of Countries Globally in Guaranteeing Working Conditions that Support Working Families - HSPH

Researchers Identify Key Molecule in Type 1 Diabetes Progression - Joslin

Gene Expression Ratio Identifies Risk of Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Tamoxifen - MGH

Lifesaving Potential of Mammograms Lost Due to Underuse - MGH

May 2004

Quality of Life Continues to Change Long-term After Treatment for Prostate Cancer - BID

Study Measures Literacy Skills Critical to Good Health - HSPH

'Underappreciated' Immune Cells May Play Important Role in Progression of Type 1 Diabetes - JDC

Study Finds HIV Protein Can Drive Immune Cells Away - MGH

Study Points to the Prospect of �Individualized� Cancer Treatment - MGH

April 2004

First Biomarkers to Diagnose Lou Gehrig's Disease Found in CNS

Physicians, Patients Must Work Together to Plan Electronic Relationships - BID

Discovery Could Improve Anemia Treatment in Patients with Chronic Illness - CH

Study Finds Limitations and Risks in Home Drug Testing - CH

Study Finds Lesbian and Bisexual Girls are at Heightened Risk for Tobacco Use - CH

Clinical Trial Participants Often Do Not Receive Trial Results - DFCI

Study Identifies Which Patients can Benefit from Targeted Lung Cancer Drug - and Why - DFCI

Reanalysis Finds Mammograms Are Effective - HSPH

Airborne Transmission Underestimated As Cause When Investigating Disease Outbreaks - HSPH

Study on Patterns of Drinking and Poor Mental Health in College Finds Depressed Young Women at Highest Risk of Alcohol Abuse - HSPH

Cigarette Smoking Increases Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration - MEEI

Study Finds Nerve Damage Can Affect Opposite Side of Body - MGH

New Approach Offers Potential Drug-discovery Shortcut - MGH

Study Confirms Alcohol's Role in Increasing Risk of Gout - MGH

Gene Mutations Predict Which Lung Cancers Will Respond to Iressa - MGH

Physicians Have Mixed Opinions About Consumer-targeted Pharmaceutical Ads - MGH

Testosterone Replacement Improves Muscle Strength, Function in HIV-infected Women - MGH

March 2004

Newly Identified Gene Linked to Brain Development - BID

New Tumor Suppressor May Play Important Role in Deadly Brain Tumors - MGH

MGH Study Details Brain Changes in Autism, Language Disorder - MGH

Activity of Calcium-handling Gene Appears to Prevent Cardiac Arrhythmias - MGH

Study Finds Female Mammals Produce Egg Cells Into Adulthood - MGH

Study Clarifies Impact of Diet on the Risk of Gout - MGH

Researchers Suggest Cause of Bipolar Disorder - McLean

February 2004

Many Have "Cancer," But Few Progress to True Disease - BID

Cystic Fibrosis Gene Linked to Fatty Acid Defects - BID

Study Demonstrates Altered Angiogenic Proteins - BID

Publication of Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy Health Risks May Have Led to Decrease in Usage - BWH

Glycemic Load May Be Associated With Colorectal Cancer - BWH

Scientists Discover Natural Blocker of HIV-1 Virus - BWH

Ratings of Teen-Rated Video Games Do Not Always Fully Describe Content - CH

Biochemical Clues to Long Lifespan Revealed - CH

Key Advance Reported in Regenerating Nerve Fibers - CH

Studies Find Benefit In Stop-smoking Programs Targeted for Working-class Groups - DFCI

Scientists Identify a Human Antibody that Blocks SARS Virus Infection - DFCI

Possible Mechanism for Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease Discovered - Joslin

Most Americans Not Concerned About Getting Mad Cow Disease - HSPH

Report Finds Massachusetts Girls Lag Behind Boys in Sports Participation - HSPH

Gene Transfer Allows Mammals to Produce Heart-healthy Fat - MGH

Cancer Cells Can Compress Blood Vessels, Block Entry of Drugs - MGH

Study Shows Drug Can Heal, Reduce Recurrence of Fistulas in Crohn's Disease - MGH

January 2004

Study Finds No Direct Links Between Testosterone Therapy, Diseases - BID

Patience, Listening are Key to Discussing a Cancer Diagnosis with Parents of Young Patients, Paper Reports - DFCI

Study Supports Tailoring Adjuvant Therapy for Early-stage Breast Cancer - DFCI

Study Questions Whether Cancer Patients Enrolled in Clinical Trials have Better Outcomes than Non-participants - DFCI

BRCA Mutations Not Associated with Colorectal Cancer Risk, Studies Suggest - DFCI

Idea Inspires New Screening Test for Anti-cancer Agents - DFCI

Study Suggests More Cancer Patients Receiving Aggressive Care at End of Life - DFCI

High Intake of Vitamin D Linked to Reduced Risk of Multiple Sclerosis - HSPH

Scientists Shed Light on Genetic Eye Abnormality that Makes Eyes Slow to Adjust to Brightness - MEEI

Keeping Synapses Clean May Hold Key to Fear-conditioning - McLean

Unique Type of MRI Scan Shows Promise in Treating Bipolar Disorder - McLean

Long-term Coffee Consumption Linked to Reduced Risk for Type 2 Diabetes - HSPH

For-profit Health Plans Did Not Restrict Medicare Beneficiaries' Use of High-cost Operative Procedures - HSPH

2003

December 2003

Researchers Shed Light On Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy - BID

Women Suffering from Severe Arthritis May Also Be at High Risk for Osteoporosis - BWH

Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment Generates Similar Five-year PSA Results as Traditional Techniques - BWH

Mouse Embryonic Germ Cells and Male Gametes Created in the Lab - CH

Surgery Without Radiation Inadequate for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, Study Reveals - DFCI

Fertility Worries Common in Young Breast Cancer Survivors - DFCI

It's Never Too Late to Start Exercising and Losing Weight to Have a Healthier Cardiovascular System, Joslin Study Shows - Joslin

Good and Bad Fats Linked to Progression of Age-related Macular Degeneration - MEEI

One Combination of AIDS Drugs Appears Better for Starting Treatment - MGH

Ritalin Use in Childhood May Increase Depression, Decrease Cocaine Sensitivity in Adults - McLean

November 2003

New Life-Saving Heart Attack Medication Identified - BWH

"Suicide Gene" Selectively Kills Tumors; Novel Delivery Method Avoids Using a Virus - CH

Muscle Cells Used to Restore Urinary Continence - CH

Reserchers Find Way to Block the SARS Virus From Entering Cells - CH

Joslin Experts Offer Tips on How Parents Can Prevent Youngsters from Type 2 Diabetes - Joslin

First Drug/Treatment Targets Source of Wet AMD Vision Loss - MEEI

New Research Uncovers Potential Cure for Type 1 Diabetes - MGH

Outpatient Pediatric Visits Good Opportunity to Help Parents Quit Smoking - MGH

Teaching Hospital Physicians Report Trouble Obtaining Specialty Services for the Uninsured - MGH

October 2003

Dieting May Actually Promote Weight Gain in Children - BWH

Study Shows Medical Schools Lack End-of-Life Training - DFCI

Generation of Inner Ear Cells from Stem Cells May Lead to New Approaches to Hearing Loss and Deafness - MEEI

Close Interaction Seen Between Blood Vessel Development and Fat Tissue Formation - MGH

Study Finds Way to Dramatically Increase Hematopoietic Stem Cells - MGH

Clays May Have Aided Formation of Primordial Cells - MGH

Research Collaboration Identifies Gene Essential to Puberty - MGH

September 2003

Blue Light May be Key to Circadian Clock - BWH

Heart Problems in Women Linked to Job Insecurity - BWH

Herbal Product Websites May Mislead Internet Consumers - BWH

Osteoporosis Appears to be Poorly Treated After Fractures - BWH

When Prostate Cancer Returns, Researchers Find Way to Predict Who Will Survive the Disease - BWH

Brain Cells Found to Hold Key to Growth of Certain Breast Cancers - DFCI

Researchers Find Linkage of Age-related Macular Degeneration to Areas of Chromosomes in Scan of Genome - MEEI

Adequate Anticoagulation Level Reduces Stroke Impact for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation - MGH

College Students Support Smoking Restrictions - MGH

Combining Osteoporosis Treatments Does Not Produce Better Results - MGH

Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Developmental Cell Signaling Pathway - MGH

August 2003

Hormone Replacement Therapy Poses Greatest Risk of Heart Attack in First Year of Use for Most Women - BWH

Stem Cells Used to Repair Hearts Damaged After Heart Attack - BWH

Scientists Demonstrate New Method for Discovering Cancer Gene Function- DFCI

July 2003

Antibiotic Treatment Without Diagnosis for Patients with a Sore Throat is Not Cost-effective - BID

Diets High in Animal Fat May Impact Breast Cancer Risk - BWH

High Cholesterol Levels Increase the Risk of Kidney Disease - BWH

First Non-invasive Uterine Fibroids Therapy Shows Promise - BWH

New Study Suggests Why Some Disadvantaged Children Excel in Life While Others Do Not - CH

Obesity Associated with Poorer Outcomes for Women, but Not for Men, with Colon Cancer - DFCI

Mutant Gene Found to Cause Early Ovarian Failure in Mice - DFCI

Common Screening Test May be Missing Majority of Prostate Cancers - DFCI

Studies Clarify Diagnosis, Identify Possible Treatment for Adults with Both ADHD and BPD - MGH

Study Identifies Factors Increasing Risk of Psychosocial Problems Among Disabled Children - MGH

Almost Half of All Faculty on Institutional Review Boards Have Ties to Industry - MGH

June 2003

BIDMC Researchers Find Length of Stay in Medicare Home Care Programs Declines After Passage of Balanced Budget Act - BID

New Study Demonstrates Bone Protein Can Reverse Kidney Failure - BID

Adverse Drug Events Common in Primary Care Setting - BWH

International Team Uses Genomic Tools to Find Genes that Link Between Diabetes and Exercise - BWH

Study Suggests More Cancer Patients Receiving Aggressive Care at End-of-Life - DFCI

New Compound Shows Promise When Gleevec Loses Potency in Patients with Rare Digestive-Tract Cancer - DFCI

Novel Cancer Drug Achieves Significant Response Rate in Patients with Advanced Multiple Myeloma - DFCI

Study Shows that Kidney Disease in People With Type 1 Diabetes is Frequently Reversible in its Earliest Stage - Joslin

Study Shows Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) Hastens the Progression of Age-related Macular Degeneration; Exercise May Slow the Disease - MEEI

Tight Glucose Control in Diabetes Lowers Risk of Atherosclerosis - MGH

Experimental Imaging Technique Details Spread of Prostate Cancer - MGH

May 2003

Gleevec Therapy Shows Promise for Kaposi's Sarcoma Patients - BID

Medicare Patients in Managed Care Programs More Likely to Use Hospice Care - BID

Researchers Determine the Incidence of Sleep Disordered Breathing - BWH

Study Finds One-third of Parents Include Complementary Therapies as Part of Treatment for Children with Cancer - DFCI

Mutated Protein Combination Tied to Excessive Sugar Production - DFCI

FDA Approves Velcade for Treatment for Relapsed and Refractive Multiple Myeloma - DFCI

Sensitivity - Then Resistance - of Some Ovarian Tumor Cells to Chemotherapy Linked to Genetic Abnormality - DFCI

AIDS Vaccine Induces HIV-specific Immune Response in Chronic Infection - MGH

Study at Mt. Everest Finds Acetaminophen as Effective as Ibuprofen for High-altitude Headache - MGH

MGH Research Suggests Strategies for Improving Drug Delivery to Cancer Cells - MGH

Researchers Identify Important Function of NF2 Tumor Suppressor - MGH

Arcturus Study Shows Molecular Analysis of Early Breast Cancer Lesions May be Key to Choosing Best Treatment - MGH

April 2003

Study Links Changes in Adolescent Activity with Weight Gain and Loss - BID

Study Offers New Insights Into Angiogenesis Inhibitors - BID

Chronic Vulvar Pain May Be a Highly Prevalent Disorder - BWH

FDA Approval of Drug-coated Stents to have Major Impact on Future of Cardiovascular Care - BWH

Genetic Testing Used to Predict how Cancer will Develop - BWH

Drinking Tea May Boost Immune System - BWH

Tissue Engineering for Erectile Dysfunction? - CH

Antibody Therapy Can Increase the Effectiveness of Cancer Vaccine, Preliminary Study Suggests - DFCI

Scientists Report Discovery of Cancer-Causing Gene in Childhood Kidney Tumor - DFCI

New Technique Gives Scientists Clearest Picture Yet of All the Genes of an Animal - DFCI

Study Sheds New Light on How Common Painkillers May Help Prevent Colon Cancer - DFCI

A Gene Carried Only by Males Sparks Immune Reaction to Stem Cell Transplants from Female Donors - DFCI

Study Finds Link Between Early Pot Use and Lasting Cognitive Deficits - But Is Pot Itself the Culprit? - McLean

Researchers Discover Serological Association Between Chlamydia Pneumoniae and Age-Related Macular Degeneration - MEEI

March 2003

BIDMC Researchers Identify Source of Preeclampsia - BID

Stroke Risk Increases with Every Cigarette Smoked - BWH

New Analysis Suggests Leading Sleep Apnea Treatment is Effective in a Diverse Population - BWH

High Protein Diets May Adversely Impact Women with Mild Kidney Dysfunction - BWH

Underserved U.S. Minorities Face Unequal Burden of Cancer - BWH

Adverse Drug Events are Common in Older Patients - BWH

Rare Blood Disease Shown to be a Form of Treatable Cancer - BWH

Folate May Play Role in Preventing Breast Cancer - BWH

Young Children with Serious Head Injuries Whose Parents Report No Trauma or Low-Impact Trauma as Cause of Injury Are Highly Likely to Be Victims of Abuse - CH

Study Shows Insulin Resistance is Poor Predictor of Type 2 Diabetes in those With No Family History of the Disease - Joslin

Study is First to Show Cocaine Compromises Immune Response and May Increase Risk of Infection - McLean Unique Experimental Drug Shows Antidepressant Effects - McLean

February 2003

Blood Clot Breakthrough Halts Long-Term Study - BWH

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cardiovascular Disease May Be Linked in Women - BWH

Elderly with Head and Neck Cancer May Benefit from More Aggressive Cancer Treatments - BWH

Hip Replacement Surgery Outcomes Favorable at Low-Volume Hospitals, Too - BWH

Women Caring for Ill Spouses May Be at Increased Risk for Heart Disease - BWH

Childhood Obesity May Be the Strongest Predictor of Future Hip Replacement - BWH

Genetically Modified Zebrafish May Point the Way Toward Genes Responsible for T Cell Leukemia, Aid in Drug Development - DFCI

New Drug Combination Improves Survival in Rare, Aggressive Bone Cancer of Children and Young Adults - DFCI

Vaccine Technique Shows Potential Against Common Form of Lung Cancer - DFCI

Researchers Shed Light on Role of Leptin in Obesity - Joslin

Common Gene Could Link Multiple Psychiatric and Medical Disorders - McLean

Factor Identified that Makes Treating Aging Hearts with Gene Therapy Difficult - MGH

Patients Report Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads May Lead to New Diagnoses, Other Physician Recommendations - MGH

January 2003

Study Finds Frequent Consumption of Alcohol Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Attack in Men - BID

Combination Therapy Shows Promise for Delaying Progression of Lou Gherig's Disease - BWH

CRP Shown to Predict Heart Disease Among Patients with Metabolic Syndrome - BWH

Researchers Find that Sleep Deprivation or Excess in Women May Be Associated with Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease - BWH

Depression May Trigger Earlier Transition To Menopause - BWH

Study Identifies Risk Factors for Retained Objects After Surgery - BWH

Study Reveals Early Events in the Disease, New Targets for Treatment - BWH

Meat Consumption May Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk - BWH

Study Sheds Light on How the Sun Causes Skin Cancer - DFCI

Study Shows it Someday May Be Possible to Stay Slim, Avoid Type 2 Diabetes--and Live Longer--While Eating What You Want - Joslin

Study Suggests Depressed Men May Benefit from Testosterone Replacement Therapy - McLean

Minimally Invasive Treatment Successfully Destroys Kidney Tumors - MGH

MGH Study Supports Protective Effect of Stimulant Treatment for ADHD - MGH

Child Hospitalizations Good Time to Get Parents to Stop Smoking - MGH

Scientists Identify Hundreds of Worm Genes that Regulate Fat Storage - MGH

2002

December 2002

Researchers Regenerate Zebrafish Heart Muscle - CH

New Mouse Model Sheds Light on Lipoatrophic Diabetes, Joslin

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Lower the Risk of Degenerative Eye Disease in Postmenopausal Women - MEEI

Chlamydia Pneumoniae May Contribute to Heart Attacks and Strokes - MEEI

November 2002

Joslin Researchers Shed Light on Genetic Defects that Cause Diabetes, Joslin

McLean Hospital and Repligen Announce Results of Brain Imaging Study of Secretin - McLean

October 2002

Parents' Stress May Affect Behavior in Children with Heart Defect - CH

Shadow Proteins in Thymus May Explain How Immune System Gets to Know its Own Body - Joslin

Antidepressant Patch Could Become Standard Treatment for Depression - McLean

September 2002

Greater Incidence of Obesity Among Adults with Disabling Conditions - BID

Both Brisk Walking and Vigorous Exercise Can Decrease Risk of Heart Disease in Ethnically Diverse Populations - BWH

Progesterone Gene Variation May Help Identify Endometrial Cancer Risk in Women - BWH

Studies Find Milk Consumption, Use of HRT, and Pregnancy May Influence Hormone Levels Associated with Cancer Risk in Women - BWH

Maternal History Influences Risk of Asthma in Children Exposed to Cats - BWH

New Link Between Cells and Arthritis Found - BWH

Researchers Isolate Key Part of Cells 'Death' Signals - DFCI

Study Suggests a Possible Link Between High-starch Diet and Pancreatic Cancer in Overweight, Sedentary Women - DFCI

Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Treating Severe, Often-lethal Complication of Stem Cell Transplants - DFCI

Alzheimer's-associated Enzyme Elevated in Key Brain Areas - MGH

August 2002

How the Brain Keeps Extra Calories from Becoming Extra Pounds - BID

In Vitro Fertilization Results May Be Impacted by Insurance Coverage - BWH

Potential Cause of Arthritis Discovered - BWH

Fat Tissue Can Be Controlled by the Blood Vessels that Feed It - CH

Donor Cells from Bone Marrow Transplant Present in Muscle Fibers of Boy With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 13 Years After Transplant - CH

Common Genetic Variant Increases Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmias - CH

Study Suggests Lack of Health Care Access to Blame for Lower Survival Rates for African-Americans with Colon Cancer - DFCI

Gleevec Shrinks Tumors in Over Half of Patients With Incurable Stomach Cancer - DFCI

Scientists Discover Chemical Switch that Determines Muscle Fiber Type - DFCI

Time-release Stimulant Effective for Once-Daily Treatment of ADHD - MGH

Combined Kidney and Bone Marrow Transplantation Allows Patients to Discontinue Anti-rejection Drugs - MGH

July 2002

Study Identifies Protein In Human Brain Development - BID

Researchers Identify Brain Pathway to Explain How Fenfluramine Causes Weight Loss - BID

Study Identifies Protein in Human Brain Development, BID

Study Shows Light Must Pass Through Eyes to Shift the Human Circadian Clock - BWH

Researchers Find Potential New Use for Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs - BWH

Worksite Program to Stop Smoking Among Blue-collar Workers Yields Notable Success - DFCI

Post-surgery Chemotherapy Questioned for Certain Breast Cancer Patients, DFCI

McLean Researchers Uncover New Link Between Ritalin and Brain - McLean

Researchers Identify Hormone that Prompts Adult Stem Cells to Differentiate into Insulin-producing Cells - MGH

Insulin Stimulation of Fat Cells is Critical for Obesity - Joslin

Immune System Component Found Common To Both Humans and Worms - MGH

June 2002

Investigators at Children's Hospital Boston Discover Method to Stimulate Brain Rewiring after Stroke - CH

One in Five Women Iron Deficient, Many Children Also at Risk - CH

Research into Rare Disease Leads to Discovery of Six New Breast Cancer-susceptibility Genes - CH

Teen Alcohol and Drug Disorders More Common than Previously Thought - CH

Researchers Use Therapeutic Cloning to Create Functional Tissue in Cows - CH

May 2002

New Radio Wave Treatment to Correct Back Disorders Offers Alternative to Drugs, Open-spine Surgery - BID

Heart Attack Patients May Benefit from Drinking Tea - BID

Researchers Detail How Antibiotic Minocycline Delays Progression of Lou Gherig's Disease - BWH

Researchers Uncover the Remaining Critical Insulin Gene Regulatory Factor - Joslin

Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Lead to Weight Loss in Mentally Ill - McLean

Frequent Cocaine Use Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke - McLean

April 2002

Researchers Identify Protein that Overcomes Leptin Resistance - BID

Study Documents Outstanding Surgical Outcomes Shown for Diabetes Patients - BID

Study Determines the Influence of Bone Density Results in Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa - CH

Nutrition and Exercise Study in Middle Schools Found to Protect Many Girls from Developing Eating Disorder Symptoms - CH

Increased Intake of Dairy Products May Help Reduce Risk of Developing Insulin Resistance Syndrome in Overweight Adults - CH

Officials Step Up Efforts to Identify Those with "Pre-Diabetes" To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic - Joslin

New Research on Islet Cells has Important Implications for Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes - Joslin

Patients with Diabetes Who Have Heart Attacks Fare Better if They Have Had Bypass Surgery Rather than Angioplasty to Treat Heart Disease - Joslin

Researchers Uncover Missing Link Between Brain Changes and Learning - McLean

Lymphatic Vessels Surrounding Tumors Play a Key Role in Cancer Spread - MGH

Simple Blood Test May Be Able to Predict Risk of Preeclampsia - MGH

March 2002

Researchers Identify Immune Response to Tuberculosis Infection - BID

Researchers Suggest Cause for Neural Tube Defects in Babies of Mothers with Diabetes - Joslin

Does Long-term Heavy-marijuana Use Produce Toxic Effects on the Brain? - McLean

Researchers Locate Key Area of the Brain Impacted by ADHD - McLean

Activating Brain Hemisphere Lifts Spirits of Some Depressed Patients - McLean

Alcohol Linked to Decreased Hypertension Risk in Young Women - MGH

Researchers Unravel Structure of a Key Protein Involved in Tumor Angiogenesis and Metastasis - MGH

Study Finds Herceptin has Additional Antitumor Qualities- MGH

Study Identifies Key Immune System Molecule - MGH

February 2002

Unexpected Immune Pathway Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis - Joslin

Joslin Researchers Identify New Role for Protein in Blood Vessel Growth in Diabetic Eye Disease - Joslin

Diet and Exercise Delay Diabetes and Normalize Blood Glucose - MGH

Inhibiting Cardiac Protein Through Gene Therapy Improves Human Heart Cell Function - MGH

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Causes Weight Gain and Increased Body Fat - MGH

Researchers Discover Mechanism of Plant Resistance to Pathogens- MGH

January 2002

Can Weight Loss Decrease Heart Disease in Type 2 Diabetes? - BID

Researchers Identify Link Between Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes - BID

Researchers Explain How Protein Inhibits Angiogenesis - BID

Researchers Find Better Way to Predict Childhood Brain Tumor Outcomes - CH

Can Weight Loss Decrease Heart Disease in Type 2 Diabetes? - Joslin

Quitting Smoking, Improving Blood Sugar Control Result in Rapid Reduction in Kidney Disease Risk - Joslin

Study Reveals how Child Abuse can lead to Substance Abuse - McLean

Research Shines Light on Parkinson's and Other Brain Disorders - McLean

Study Examines Data Withholding in Academic Genetics - MGH

Study Adds to the Understanding of Musical Pitch Perception - MGH

Minority Patients Face Barriers to Optimum End-of-Life Care - MGH

2001

December 2001

Animal Study Find Embryonic Stem Cells Can Repair Heart Muscle - BID

Single Enzyme May Be Linked to Obesity - BID

Clinical Trials Rate Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography as Equal to X-ray Angiography - BID

Early Exposure to Ritalin May Blunt Desire for Cocaine Later in Life - McLean

Blood Clots Are Found in Retinas of Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy - Schepens

October 2001

Dietary Supplements Reduce Risk of Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration - MEEI

Cardiovascular Risks of Marathon Running: Is it Time to Reassess? - McLean

September 2001

Kids Adjust Well to Mother's Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Study Says - BID

Use of Complementary and Alternative Care Does Not Mean Unhappiness with Conventional Care - BID

Study Assesses Impact of Drinking on Brains of the Elderly - BID

Increased Risk of Skin Cancer for Psoriasis Patients Given Cyclosporin - BID

Researchers Identify Genes that Trigger Depression - McLean

August 2001

Diabetes Significantly Increases Women's Long-term Risk for Dying After a Heart Attack - BID

Scientists Identify Chromosome Location of Genes Associated with Long Life - BID

Scientists Identify Chromosome Location of Genes Associated with Long Life - CH

Researchers Discover New Type of Cancer - CH

Diabetes Prevention Study Shows Diet and Exercise Dramatically Delay Type 2 Diabetes - Joslin

Age-old Drug Points to Potential New Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes - Joslin

Study Shows Snack Foods May Increase Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Fish May Decrease Risk - MEEI

Study Finds Parents of Chronically Ill Children Avoid Switching to HMO - MGH

July 2001

Minor Mutations in HIV Virus Have Major Impact - MGH

New Study Tightens Link Between Smoking and Early Menopause - MGH

June 2001

Researchers Find Potential Mechanism Linking Obesity to Type 2 Diabetes - BID

Study Finds Marijuana Poses Health Threat to Baby Boomers - BID

Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Trigger Heart Attack in At-risk Patients - BID

Study Finds Nonviral Gene Therapy for Severe Hemophilia A is Safe with Early Signs of Benefit - BID

Study Points to Unexpected Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes - MGH

May 2001

Study Determines the Leading Causes of Death in Preschool Age Children - CH

Researcher Stresses Need for More Emphasis on Screening and Intervention for Adolescent Substance Abuse in Medical Office Settings - CH

Study Points to Potential Role for Caffeine in Reducing the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease - MGH

Imaging Technique May Monitor Cancer Treatments - MGH

New Treatment May Bolster the Effectiveness of Radiation and Chemotherapy - MGH

Scientists Shed Light on Gambling and the Brain - MGH

Study Reveals Potent New Osteoporosis Therapy Reduces Fractures by Promoting Bone Formation - MGH

April 2001

Study Finds that Moderate Drinkers May Have Lower Risk of Mortality After a Heart Attack - BID

Potential Preventive Intervention Identified for Retinopathy of Prematurity, the Leading Cause of Blindness in Premature Infants - CH

Children at Greater Risk for Potentially Harmful Medication Errors Despite Comparable Overall Medication Error Rates in Pediatric and Adult Hospitals - CH

Circadian Rhythms Hold Key to New Alzheimer Symptom - McLean

Women's Menstrual Cycle Holds Clue to Cocaine Response - McLean

March 2001

Researchers Discover Stem Cells that Can Generate Insulin-secreting Cells -MGH

Treatment for HIV Disease Found Cost-effective - MGH

MGH Researchers Shed New Light on How Pain Killers Work - MGH

February 2001

Fat Cell Defect May Trigger Insulin Resistance in Muscle And Liver - BID

Study Finds Increased Consumption of Sugar-sweetened Beverages Promotes Childhood Obesity - CH

Biological Basis of Violent Behavior Deserves Attention - McLean

Once Thought Permanent, Alzheimer's Plaques are Cleared from the Brains of Living Mice - MGH

Blood Vessels Hold Key to Thicker Hair Growth - MGH

January 2001

Right Side of Brain May be Key to Recognizing Yourself, Study Says - BID

For the First Time, Scientists Uncover How BreastCancer Metastasizes - MGH

2000

December 2000

Study finds Internet and Telemedicine Technologies Improve Care for High-Risk Infants - BID

McLean Researchers Document Brain Damage Linked to Child Abuse and Neglect - McLean

November 2000

Fetal Transplant Takes Root in Huntington's Patient - McLean

Researchers Identify Symptoms of Marijuana Withdrawal - McLean

October 2000

AIDS Vaccine Study Harnesses 'Killer' Immune Cells to Control Virus, Prevent Disease in Animals - BID

September 2000

Persistent Smoking Reduces Full Benefits of Angioplasty - BID

Scientists Link Role of Insulin Receptors in Brain to Type 2 Diabetes, Appetite Control, Obesity and Infertility - Joslin

Researchers Find Common Link Between Diabetes, Obesity, and Infertility - Joslin

Prisms Can Expand Field of Vision for Brain-injured Patients - Schepens

Neuronal Stem Cells are Transplanted into Diseased Eye, Extend into Optic Nerve - Schepens

August 2000

Vascular Surgery on Diabetes Patients' Legs Proves Long-term Success - BID

New Theories of Type 2 Diabetes Emerging - Joslin

July 2000

Study Details Use, Misuse of Antibiotics to Prevent Heart Infections - BID

New Source of Insulin-Producing Cells Developed - Joslin

Diabetes Drug May Be Useful in Treating AIDS-related Syndrome - MGH

Nitric Oxide Inhalation May Prevent Dangerous Infant Lung Condition - MGH

June 2000

Meditation Engages Mind and Body, Imaging Study Shows - BID

Living Skin Substitute Helps Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers Faster - BID

Two New Angiogenesis Inhibitors with Cancer-Fighting Potential - BID

Researchers Find Existing Brain Cells--Not Transplants--May Replenish Dead Counterparts - CH

More Proof that Small Daily Insulin Injections Can Delay or Prevent Type 1 Diabetes - Joslin

May 2000

Researchers Use Tissue Engineering Techniques In Penile Reconstruction - CH

Researchers Identify Predictors to Detect Fatty Liver in Children - CH

Question Remains: How Can Clinicians Get Patients to Eat More Fiber? - Joslin

Steroid Use May Lead to Heroin Abuse in Bodybuilders, Study Suggests - McLean

Women Medical School Faculty Perceive Gender Bias, Sexual Harassment -MGH

Study Shows Language Loss May Improve Ability to Spot Lying - MGH

Study Shows Protein Can Repel as Well as Attract Immune Cells - MGH

April 2000

New Understanding of Migraines May Lead to More Effective Treatments - BID

Hypnosis Reduces Surgical Pain and Time, Improves Safety - BID

Researchers Identify Possible Pathway that May Slow the Progression of Lou Gehrig's Disease - BWH

Managed Care Patients Less Likely to Use Lower-mortality Hospitals for Bypass Surgery - CH

'Obesity Gene' Causes Cancer of Fat Tissue - Schepens

March 2000

Study Finds Marijuana Use Can Trigger Heart Attack - BID

Study Uses Video Illness Narratives to Better Understand Asthma Management in Children and Adolescents - CH

Protein Marker Detectable Through Routine Blood Tests Can Identify Women at Risk for Heart Attacks - CH

Study Shows Aspirin Use Low in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease - MGH

Uncontrolled, but Controllable, Variabilities Hold Greatest Potential for Managing Health Costs and Quality Improvement - MGH

Protein Switch Controls Proliferation of Hematopoietic Stem Cells - MGH

MGH Dermatologist Develops New Laser Techniques to Safely Remove Hair from Darker Skins - MGH

February 2000

New Study Finds Substantial Suffering Among Children with Cancer at the End of Life- CH

Early Exposure to Ritalin May Blunt Desire for Cocaine Later in Life - McLean

Secrecy in Academic Science: Young, Productive Researchers Most Likely to Be Denied Data - MGH

Research Shows Androstenedione Can Raise Testosterone Levels - MGH

Gene Transfer Improves Function of Aging Hearts in Animals - MGH

January 2000

Canstatin Inhibits New Blood Vessel Growth, Suppresses Renal, Prostate Tumor Growth in Mice - BID

Researchers Identify Novel Mechanism for Cell Suicide - CH

Many Women Bodybuilders Abuse Steroids, Use Other Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Suffer from Body Image Disorders, New Study Reports - McLean

1999

November 1999

Immune Rejection Cells Die to Accept Transplanted Organs, Studies Say - BID

New Pain Reliever for Rheumatoid Arthritis Works With Fewer Gastrointestinal Side Effects - BID

October 1999

Researchers Discover Potential New Approach to Treating Cystic Fibrosis - BID

September 1999

Fetal Pig Cells Implanted in Stroke Patient - BID

Investigational Diabetes Drug Lowers Mealtime Glucose Spikes, Improves Glycemic Control, Researchers Report - Joslin

August 1999

Study Reveals How Brain Controls Eating In Normal Rats - BID

Joslin Study Shows Vitamin E Helps Reduce Artery Damage in Diabetic Eye and Kidney Disease - Joslin

July 1999

Blind People Read Braille With Visual Part of Brain - BID

Walking Patterns Open Window to Neurological Development - BID

June 1999

3-D Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safer Way to Diagnose Heart Disease - BID

Bioengineered Skin Heals Foot Wounds in More Patients, Less Time, Study Shows - BID

New Enzyme Tied to Tangles in Alzheimer's Disease - BID

May 1999

More Evidence of Protected HIV Reservoir in Semen - BID

April 1999

Advertising May Influence Physician's Choice of Blood Pressure Drugs - MGH

March 1999

Study Says Angioplasty Improves Quality of Life for Elderly Patients - BID

February 1999

Microscopic Change May Double Breast Cancer Risk for Some Women - BID

Study Sheds Light on Role of Insulin Receptors in Insulin Production - Joslin

Most Who Lose Medicaid Have Trouble Finding Health Insurance - MGH

January 1999

New Study Finds Seriously Ill Elderly Patients Receive Less Life-sustaining Care than Younger Patients Who are Comparably Ill - BID

Lowering the Cesarean Delivery Rate: Weighing the Risks - MGH

Gene Knockout Prolongs Ovarian Lifespan in Mice - MGH

1998

December 1998

Antibiotic Minocycline Reverses Disfiguring and Debilitating Skin Disease Scleroderma - BID

Scientists Discover New Epilepsy Gene - BID

Scientists Find Hormone Critical to Weight Loss in Mice - Joslin

November 1998

Banned Diet Drugs May Pose Smaller Threat for Heart Valve Disease - BID

September 1998

Schepens Institute Scientists Shed Light on Dry Eye Condition - Schepens

August 1998

Molecular Strategy Inhibits Immune System Response to Allografts - Schepens

June 1998

Fiber Reduces Colon Cancer Risk by Activating Growth Arrest Gene - BID

New Cancer Therapy Prolongs Life and Improves Quality of Life and Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Brain Tumors - BID

Cardiac Angiogenesis-growing New Blood Vessels to Nourish the Heart - BID

A New Animal Model Raises Hope for Understanding and Treating Alzheimer's Disease - BID

Gene Therapy May Prolong Life Better than Current Treatments - Schepens

May 1998

Arginase Protects Neurons from Cell Death - BID

Antibiotic Minocyclene Reverses Disfiguring and Debilitating Skin Disease Scleroderma - BID

Centenarian Siblings Increase Your Life Expectancy - BID

April 1998

Higher Rates of Advanced Breast Cancer Among Older Black Women Tied to Infrequent Use of Mammography - BID

March 1998

Discovery in Molecule that Inhibits the Anti-Obesity Horhome, Leptin, May Curb Obesity - BID

February 1998

Scientists Find Hormone Critical to Weight Loss in Mice - BID

Researchers Study the Link Between Diabetes and the "IRS" - Joslin

Improved Nutrition Could Prevent Vision Loss, Schepens Study Finds - Schepens

Molecular Strategy Suppresses Immune Response, Promotes Transplant Survival - Schepens

January 1998

Fetal Pig Cells Implanted in Epileptic Patient to Control Seizures - BID