Neurodegeneration studies forge ahead

Gene link studies forge new collaborations

Why did we sequence the human genome? Aside from those who genuinely want to know the precise function of each and every human gene — a small minority of people, to be sure — most of us see the principle value of the genome project in its utility for improving human health. After all, once we identify genes we can design better drugs, develop better diagnostics, and gain a better understanding ...

Where do we go from here? Interim analysis to forge ahead in violence prevention.

BACKGROUND The severity and disparity of interpersonal violent injury is staggering. Fifty-three per 100,000 African Americans (AA) die of homicide yearly, 20 per 100,000 in Latinos, whereas the rate is 3 per 100,000 in Caucasians. With the ultimate goal of reducing injury recidivism, which now stands at 35% to 50%, we have designed and implemented a hospital-based, case-managed violence preven...

Medicine and the future of health: reflecting on the past to forge ahead

The development of new therapies has a rich history, evolves quickly with societal trends, and will have an exciting future. The last century has seen an exponential increase in complex interactions between medical practitioners, pharmaceutical companies, governments and patients. We believe technology and societal expectations will open up the opportunity for more individuals to participate as...

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European Studies: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead

Commemorating the 20 birthday of the annus mirabilis in Europe allows for and even triggers broadish overviews of what has been achieved. This is already a period worth analyzing even in terms of history, long enough for drawing some preliminary conclusions. In the following pages we try to assess, with the benefit of hindsight, the intellectual plane of what is increasingly called as Europeani...