Picture this: Diagnostic imaging comes of age
From PET to CT, to magnetic resonance imaging, to ultrasound, diagnostic imaging is one of the most important medical advances of the past century. In the developed world, medical imaging is used for diagnosis in the leading causes of death, heart attacks, strokes, and cancer. And as the technology gets better, physicians are able to perform more accurate and less invasive tests. But with these monumental improvements come colossal challenges. Like most technological advances, the medical imaging revolution comes at a price, both literally and figuratively. HMI World explores four exciting breakthroughs to see how they are likely to shape the future of medicine.

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HMI partners address challenges of health care management
Around the world, leaders in government, industry, and academia are wrestling with a common dilemma: how to bring the benefits of technology to patients while keeping health care affordable and accessible.

Academic leaders in India find their way to the negotiation table
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute welcomed academic leaders from other regional medical schools for a workshop on leading and managing change.

TMDU curriculum reform turns to problem-based learning

Dubai Healthcare City leads Arab Health 2005 exhibitors, helps launch new magazine for health care professionals

Phyathai Hospital Company brings new outlook to partnership with HMI

Surgical training course to be on display at upcoming conference

Applications being accepted for GEMI Fund awards to support research in gas-enabled medicine

Australian academic leaders answer the call of a new medical mission
Academic leaders from across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific gathered to discuss the evolving demands of medical education and develop strategies for preparing future leaders to meet these challenges.

Upcoming courses
and events
Tenth Anniversary Harvard Macy Institute Symposium
April 7-10, 2005, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

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

More research on women’s unique heart risks
Harvard Women’s Health Watch

Cancer: How not to go there
Harvard Health Letter

Tai Chi: An ancient art that helps the heart?
Harvard Heart Health Letter

Blocking protein might reverse hearing loss
Focus

Protein in urine may warn of preeclampsia risk in pregnant women
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Joslin Diabetes Center scientists discover ‘master switch’ that triggers insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center

Weight gain and obesity linked to higher risk of kidney stones
Brigham & Women’s Hospital