Researchers Focus on Human Cells for Spinal Cord Injury Repair Derived from Stem Cells – Restore Movement in Animal Models  March 02, 2011.   For the first time, scientists discovered that a specific type of human cell, generated from stem cells and transplanted into spinal cord injured rats, provide tremendous benefit, not only repairing damage to […]

University Professor Gordon Wood has been awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama Gordon Wood has been awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama. The medal was presented by the president during a White House ceremony Wednesday, March 2, 2011. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Renowned author and historian Gordon Wood, […]

Brain Tumor Treatment Successful in Healing Rare Heart Condition Unlikely pairing of cardiologist, neurosurgeon gives young mother a 2nd chance The current clinical trial process in the United States is on shaky ground. In this era of personalized medicine, as diseases are increasingly defined by specific genetic and biologic markers and treatments are tailored accordingly, […]

Scientists show how men amp up their X-chromosome Vive le difference? Not at the level of DNA. Men must increase gene expression on their lone X-chromosome to match the two X’s possessed by women. A new study explains just how men manage to do that. … PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — What makes a man? […]

URMC Rheumatologist, Pro-Golfer Phil Mickelson, Shed Light on Psoriatic Arthritis Today, world class pro-golfer and psoriatic arthritis patient Phil Mickelson, in partnership with both Amgen and Pfizer, Inc., launched “On Course with Phil,” a disease education program for people with certain chronic inflammatory joint and skin conditions. The program seeks to inspire people with psoriatic […]

Report: Affordable Care Act controls costs for early retiree coverage State and local governments, private employers receive $535 million in 2010 to help protect coverage for retired Americans Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report showing that the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) created by the Affordable Care Act is […]

Researchers Pinpoint Patients Who Receive Greatest Benefit from Heart Failure Treatment March 01, 2011. Mild heart failure patients with a particular condition that results in disorganized electrical activity throughout the heart benefit substantially from cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT–D), according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. In patients with […]

Intervention helps women manage weight during and after pregnancy A simple behavioral intervention that provided pregnant women with advice and feedback about weight control helped normal-weight women control their weight gain during pregnancy, according to the newly published “Fit for Delivery” study. It also helped normal-weight and obese and overweight women return to pre-pregnancy weight […]

HHS awards contracts to develop new flu vaccine technology Two contracts support advanced development of next-generation recombinant vaccine The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded two contracts today to help make vaccine available more quickly for seasonal flu outbreaks and pandemics. The contracts for advanced development of new types of vaccine and […]

Brown University. Academics. Brown gives students the freedom to direct their education  Offering approximately 2,000 courses each year in more than 40 academic departments, Brown attracts, challenges, and cultivates independent thinkers with the power and drive to create personally meaningful lives.     Undergraduates at Brown are responsible for designing individualized programs of study across multiple departments. A […]