Stories

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Collaborative visionary

As the science-fiction concepts of his youth became practical realities, Larry Shapiro was using his sense of collegiality, good humor and artistic style to lead a mission-driven enterprise in advancing human health.

Shared medicine

Canine companions share our lives. They even get similar cancers. These connections suggest a new frontier of mutually beneficial therapies.

O.R. prep

Surgery’s seismic shift from time- to competency-based training

Warning lights

Clinical studies begin on a tiny technology that could pinpoint arterial disease risks

Restoring joy

Understanding early childhood depression could alter the course of a life

Inspired by Saturday

The Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic makes a difference in the lives of its patients and the medical students who care for them.

The best defense

Vigilance, research and response to the threat of infectious disease