• Elevated cholesterol appears to be a risk factor for preeclampsia
  A research team from the MGH and BWH has found that elevated cholesterol levels appear to be a risk factor for preeclampsia, a condition of pregnancy that can have dangerous consequences for both the mother and child.

• Mummy on the move
  Monday, the MGH discharged its oldest patient – a 2,500-year-old mummy named Padihershef who resides in the Ether Dome. The 6th-century mummy and his colorful burial coffin were carefully packed in special material and transported to Boston's Museum of Science, where they will be featured in the upcoming exhibit "Virtual Egypt."

• Twins born at the MGH saved by a new procedure
  Karen Hiltz was 17 weeks pregnant when she learned that she was carrying twins. At the same time, she learned that she had a serious condition called twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

• "It's just a little pinch" – flu shots begin
  The flu vaccine campaign "It's just a little pinch" kicks off at the MGH Oct. 13. MGHers can get flu shots, Oct. 13 and 14, 6 am to 6 pm, and Oct. 15 to 22, 7 am to 5 pm, in the Main Corridor. MGH East employees can get shots Oct. 15, 8 am to 4 pm, CNY, West Lobby, first floor, conference room B.

• Employees have many options for help with domestic violence
  Domestic violence, a pattern of coercive or violent behaviors meant to control an intimate partner, is a serious issue in the United States. In the past few years, domestic violence resources have significantly increased for employees at the MGH.

• Laura L. Norling, MD
  Laura L. Norling, MD, of MGH Pediatrics, died Sept. 13 after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held Oct. 9 at 2 pm, Fisk Memorial United Methodist Church, 106 Walnut St., Natick, Mass.

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