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Archive: Winter 2007

Features
	The Polypill A third of the population may benefit from this all-in-one medication. Should everyone else take it too? Full text \| pdf (1.6 MB) \| printer-friendly version

	Care Across Cultures As today’s caregivers face a rainbow coalition of cultures, issues of race, religion and language can make or break a treatment plan. Full text \| pdf (1.7 MB) \| printer-friendly version

	Nature's Design Often, biology knows best, which is why these medical innovations borrow liberally from natural properties and processes. Full text \| pdf (2.2 MB) \| printer-friendly version

	Reversal of Misfortune Promising yet far from proven, this approach to treating post-traumatic stress neutralizes a memory just before it comes back to haunt you. Full text \| pdf (2.2MB) \| printer-friendly version

	The Robot Surgeon A remarkable machine lets doctors operate from across the room and quickly gets patients back on their feet. But will hospitals pay the price? Full text \| pdf (1.6 MB) \| printer-friendly version

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	Interview Amy Friedman Kidneys for Sale

	Infographic Clinical Trials Move Abroad

	On the Blogs Nurses' Frontline Frustrations

	Milestones Calling Dr. Kildare

	By The Numbers Supersize Hospitals

	Update Lessons From A Fraud Case

	The Cutting Edge A Certain Glow

	Then vs. Now Can You Hear Me Now?

	Stat MASTER OF DISGUISE — For 15 years, Robert Barron created masks...

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	First Person Survivor?

Message from the MGH (pdf) | Our Readers Respond: Winter 2007

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