Dr. Bernard Lown

Bernard Lown, MD

ProCor Founder. Research Pioneer. Nobel Laureate.

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Cardiovascular disease--the world's leading cause of death--takes its greatest toll in low-resource countries. ProCor is making a difference.

CEASE smoking intervention

CEASE

The CEASE (Clinical Effort Against Secondhand Smoke Exposure) intervention helps child healthcare clinicians address family tobacco use routinely and effectively...


Global Research Update

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Should smoking in outside public spaces be banned?

Some argue that an outdoor smoking ban infringes personal freedom. Others say that a ban helps stop children from becoming smokers... ...

Influence of adolescent BMI on BP and cholesterol in young adulthood

Excess body weight influences the development of either high blood pressure or cholesterol in a racially diverse sample of school-aged boys and girls ...

Prevention News

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Northern Mariana Islands: Childhood obesity

A high percentage of children in the Northern Mariana Islands are overweight or obese, mainly due to a high consumption of meat products, according ...

Thailand: Infiltration of anti-tobacco research

Philip Morris attempted to undermine anti-smoking policies in Thailand by planting a scientist in Chulabhorn Research Institute in Bangkok...

Notice Board

Call for proposals on social determinants of health

Up to £750,000 for 1-3 projects on the social determinants of health based in select countries. Closing date: 28 Feb 2009...

Nominations for Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights

Nominations for practitioners in health and human rights. Deadline is 15 Jan 2009...

Bernard Lown interview

An interview with Dr. Lown marking the 23rd anniversary of his receiving the Nobel Peace Prize can be heard online at PRI's The World...



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