Unraveling the secrets of aging: Scientists seek the key to a healthier old age
Aging is a fact of life. It is also becoming a global issue, as the rising proportion of elderly threatens to overwhelm the world’s health care systems. The percentage of people over age 65 is rising rapidly, fueling an impending wave of chronic non-communicable diseases and other conditions related to aging. Governments are recognizing that something has to be done to minimize disease and disability in old age and keep people living independently for as long as possible. Within the pursuit of a healthier old age, there are two broad categories: experimental research to decipher the mysteries of aging, and translational research to put into practice what is understood today.

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Partnership with Novartis brings evidence-based CME to Swiss physicians
The success of courses on cardiology in 2004 and neurology, oncology, and cardiology in 2005 has paved the way for a wide range of general and specialty programs.

Health care management program gives boost to Hua Shan’s hospital development
In June, HMI welcomed leaders from the Hua Shan Hospital-Network for an extensive health care management program designed to enhance their capacity to manage the development of Hua Shan’s network of health care facilities.

Acibadem hospitals focus on enhancing disaster management capabilities
Kadiköy Hospital in Istanbul was the site of Acibadem’s first disaster drill to evaluate current emergency preparedness efforts.

HMI launches new website

LMU students design evidence-based medicine curriculum

Fourth Practi-Med program in Japan scheduled for October

Around HMI: New leader for CPQ, health care quality expert comes aboard, and summer interns contribute and learn

The St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman will be the site of the latest professional development program modeled after the programs of the Institute

Upcoming courses and events
Program for Educators in the Health Professions
January 8-18 and May 21-26, 2006
Deadline to apply: September 13, 2005

Program for Leaders in Healthcare Education
June 11-16, 2006
Deadline to apply: January 21, 2006

Dietary fiber and colon cancer: The pendulum swings (again)
Harvard Men’s Health Watch

Magnetic stimulation of the brain
Harvard Mental Health Letter

Deep into sleep
Harvard Magazine

Bacterium proves essential to immune system development
Focus

Women’s health study: Long-awaited findings of low-dose aspirin and Vitamin E in preventing disease
Brigham & Women’s Hospital

Gene for immune deficiency syndromes found
Children’s Hospital

Subtle changes in normal genes implicated in breast cancer found
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute