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...cold-stored organs failed to function in the first weeks after transplant, compared with only 21% of the kidneys that were perfused. While the differences were small, say experts, they can be significant when you consider the costs of dialysis and follow-up care for failed transplants. "Four percent may not appear to be a lot, but if this difference persisted across the country, that would be a significant cost benefit on behalf of the patient," says Dr. Bryan Becker, president of the National Kidney Foundation. "I think this study is a big step toward using available technology to optimize...
...announcement that Harvard's endowment had dropped an unprecedented 22 percent—or $8 billion—and likely lost more when accounting for updated asset prices. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences halted most staff hiring in late November and then froze Faculty wages and put 70 percent of ongoing tenure searches on hold shortly after the endowment announcement. The Medical School and the Kennedy School cut their budgets as well, and even holiday cheer fell prey to the fiscal chill...
...Barack Obama swept to the presidency in an electoral landslide, garnering the votes of 82 percent of Harvard undergraduates along the way, according to a Crimson election survey. From Obama's days at Harvard Law School to the Harvard Republican Club and the Harvard College Democrats on the trail to the tears of jubilation on election night, The Crimson covered this historic election every step of the way. (See full 2008 Election coverage here...
...February, a drastic hike in international food prices—75 percent since 2005—had shown Harvard University Dining Services little mercy. HUDS responded by “tweaking all over the place” and phasing in cheaper alternatives to reduce costs. Students saw more wedge tomatoes, whole-grain waffle batter, and pasta options made from leftover ingredients. But cost-reduction be damned—student uproar ensued over House e-mail lists. While other colleges seemed to have retained their usual offerings, HUDS had suddenly revamped its menu without any student input, students complained. HUDS responded...
...year of the green for Harvard. In July, Faust announced the University would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent below 2006 levels by 2016, the headline recommendation of a task force she convened last February to fashion a sustainability plan for Harvard. And to build enthusiasm for the issue, Harvard held a week-long sustainability fest complete with a speech from eco-celebrity and former Vice President Al Gore '69. And even in the midst of a deepening financial crisis, administrators said Harvard's green commitment will continue unabated...