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Gene Therapy Researcher Writes Novel
Fred Ledley (M’78) combines his love of writing and work as a gene therapy researcher in his first published novel, Sputnik’s Child. He says the book shows how baby…
February 5, 2014
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Proof of "Right Stuff" for Med School
Priscilla Tu lost her self-confidence after more than one medical school turned down her application to attend. So she decided to step back and apply to the Georgetown University…
February 5, 2014
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A Student Perspective: Just Listen
I knew it would happen sooner or later. I knew I would meet my grandfather. My grandfather passed away in June of 2010, several years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’…
February 5, 2014
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The Doctor, Patient – And Computer
Instead of the relationship of trust between a patient and physician, a third player, if effectively introduced and incorporated in the discussion, can create a “triangle…
February 5, 2014
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Uncovering Clues in the Brain
It’s been said the human brain is the ultimate supercomputer – the wiring is so complex that no machine can rival it. It’s true – the top 1/5 of an…
February 5, 2014
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HSA Graduate Serves as Hospital CEO
Health systems administration alumnus Thomas Mullin (G’08) credits the graduate program’s faculty and residency experience with helping prepare him for his current…
February 4, 2014
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Exploring Both Sides of the Cancer Coin
Anton Wellstein, M.D., Ph.D., knows that biology doesn’t care about the silos that have traditionally been built between medical disciplines. That’s why Wellstein,…
February 4, 2014
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Acupuncture Reduces Stress Protein
Ladan Eshkevari, Ph.D., C.R.N.A., L.Ac., has been told so many times by her patients that the acupuncture she gives them relieves stress that she decided to put all that good…
February 4, 2014
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Nicotine May Slow Mild Memory Loss
Scientific studies have shown nicotine improves focus and concentration. So it makes sense that older individuals with diagnosed memory issues might also gain benefit from use of…
February 4, 2014
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Alum Studies Brain Basis for Disorders
Depression, anxiety and autism may have more to do with interactions between specific brain structures than dysfunction or disease in one area of the brain, Georgetown…
February 4, 2014