Health

Seth Mnookin wins 2012 Science in Society AwardNational Association of Science Writers honors his book The Panic Virus.

Referral system at MIT Medical 'closes loop' in follow-up careAn idea by an MIT Medical nurse coordinator led to a departmental referral system that improves communication among clinicians, outside specialists, and patients.

Nutrient mixture improves memory in patients with early Alzheimer’sIn clinical trial, mixture developed at MIT appears to help overcome loss of connections between brain cells.

New law on sharps disposal goes in effect July 1On July 1, a Massachusetts law goes into effect banning the disposal of medical sharps in household waste. Home sharps containers are available for purchase from the MIT Pharmacy.

Student teams tackle Third World health care issuesLGO students add operations expertise to ghdLab projects

MIT Medical celebrates opening of newly renovated clinical laboratoryBehind the scenes, things were anything but routine for the lab during the last year.

How infection can lead to cancerNew MIT study offers comprehensive look at chemical and genetic changes that occur as inflammation progresses to cancer.

Physicist and entrepreneur Dr. Stephen Quake honored with $500,000 Lemelson-MIT PrizeRecognized for biomedical discoveries and commercialization of inventions revolutionizing human health

MIT community takes the Earth Day ChallengeTake Action! Earn Points! Win Prizes!

New study links air pollution and early death in the U.K.Researchers find car exhaust causes more premature deaths than car accidents.

Their own devicesMIT’s Medical Electronic Device Realization Center aims to connect microelectronics with new health‑care tools.

Getting to the root of geneticsManolis Kellis uses computational techniques to decipher human disease.

Sensing when the brain is under pressureNew monitoring strategy forgoes surgery, could help doctors treat patients with head injuries.

MIT Medical team works campus-wide to prevent violenceViolence Prevention and Response group provides education and outreach to the entire community and advocates for survivors of sexual violence, dating abuse and stalking.

China’s pollution puts a dent in its economyDespite improvements in air quality, the economic impact of air pollution has increased dramatically, new MIT study shows.

Said and Done for January 2012The humanities, arts and social sciences monthly digest.

Idea draws on engineering and business to help diabetics

'Movember' at MIT: Changing the face of men’s healthMoustaches sprout around campus all month in support of prostate cancer research.

The sweet color of pinkBreast cancer awareness and desserts offer two great reasons for MIT students to come together.

The hands-free heart monitorUsing low-cost video to measure vital signs.

Bacteria may readily swap beneficial genesMicrobes have developed a quick and effective way to exchange genetic information coding for antibiotic resistance, other functions.

Record number of flu shots given at Sept. 30 campus clinic

Ironman, Iron … Beaver?Students, staff emulate famous — and grueling—Hawaii triathlon at MIT

Creating more room to breatheMIT Medical is first building on campus to be 100 percent tobacco-free inside and out

Study explains why men are at higher risk for stomach cancerMIT researchers show how estrogen protects women from the gastric inflammation that can lead to cancer.

Recreating human livers, in mice‘Humanized’ mice could help scientists study the side effects of new drugs before they reach clinical trials.

Medicaid’s impact, finally measuredUnique study shows the effects of health insurance program: More treatment and fewer financial shocks for the poor, more bills paid for hospitals and doctors.

Nutritional balancing actMIT Medical nutritionist says new dietary guidelines put 'more emphasis than ever' on balancing calorie intake and physical activity.