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Are you stressed? Look at your hair and skin Learn more from Dr. Clarissa Yang Why is your child stressed out and how you can help Learn how to help your child manage stress Stress: Getting to the heart of the matter Learn how to manage stress Non-drug treatment for pain and stress relief Learn more about how Tai Chi can help Hormones, weight loss and stress Learn how stress can contribute to weight gain Do you feel stressed at work? Read these small tweaks to help release stress at work
Tufts Medical Center takes on life-threatening superbug infections Read about our battle against the antimicrobial resistance crisis Can you have a stroke at any age? David Thaler, MD, PhD weighs in on this question and the importance of recognizing a stroke Learn about strokes and their symptoms Dr. Alicia Romano makes recommendations on dining out Read about what to eat when dining out Karen Freund, MD speaks about career development issues Listen to her conversation New approach to treating heart attack Watch the news clip Playing Vaccine Catch-Up Catching Up on Vaccines for Unvaccinated Teens AI plays an increasingly bigger role in health care AI plays an increasingly bigger role in health care How widespread is the flu? Learn more about the flu in New England this year Achieving health related goals in 2019 Watch Christina Cruz, MD provide guidance on achieving health goals in 2019 Amyloidosis: Future treatments Listen to Dr. Comenzo's webinar about Amyloidosis Endowed professorship Learn about the Elisa Kent Mendelsohn Professor of Molecular Cardiology Dr. Jaffe diagnosed a patient during a lecture Learn how Dr. Jaffe might have saved Jill Brown's life ISDA names Tufts MC Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence Read more about the Center of Excellence Do your homework Read how a pro-union, teacher feels You're entitled to your emotions Learn about Dr. Parsons' first hand experience with cancer What is a Stroke? Learn the facts about a stroke Andromeda trial for AL amyloidosis patients Learn more about AL amyloidosis Care for light-chain amyloidosis patients Watch Dr. Comenzo share about referring patients New study on safety and effectiveness of two drugs used to treat babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) Learn more about this first of-its-kind study Navin Kapur, MD discusses cardiogenic shock treatment strategies that a work group developed with the goal of improving outcomes. Learn more about cardiogenic shock treatment strategies Lester Leung, MD tells us about stroke risks that are especially important for young women to know Read how migraines and contraceptives can lead to stroke Debbie finds a perfect match at church Watch their story FDA approval of kidney drug "a game changer" Learn more about the clinical trials Dr. Scott Gilbert continues to be awarded for his excellence in education Learn about his awards Are artificial sweeteners better than sugar? Read how to manage your sugar intake Tolvaptan has been FDA approved as the first-ever disease modifying drug for polycystic kidney disease Learn more about the clinical trials and the role Tufts MC has played A mother of three receives a kidney donation from an anonymous donor Watch her story A man donates his kidney to his father-in-law Watch their story MIRI’s greatest asset for its smooth running lab is Lab Manager Dr. Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui Learn more about Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui As effective in helping patients Read how Tai Chi can help fibromyalgia 8 Things to do if you're thinking about having a baby Learn how to prepare for your baby The 13th annual Reid's Ride - a 28-mile cycling event along the North Shore (Lynnfield to Gloucester) - takes place on Sunday, July 16. Learn more and join us! Congratulations to John Erban, MD, honored by Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition for his dedication to cancer prevention. Learn about the honor Updates from the 2017 National SGIM and ACTS Annual Meeting Read the updates from the meeeting Dr. Witkin publishes article on new syndrome, HORV. Learn about HORV Beyond the Cure: How those who survive cancer at a young age are impacted throughout their lives as a result of their early treatments. Beyond the Cure: How those who survive cancer at a young age are impacted throughout their lives as a result of their early treatments. - Read More New England Journal of Medicine: Peter Neumann, ScD and colleagues discuss cost-effectiveness analysis 2.0. Read about cost effectiveness analysis Patient Navigator, Ming Lin, represented Tufts Cancer Center at the 2017 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Read more about the ASCO Quality Care Symposium Primary Care Wellesley welcomes new primary care physician and Medical Director, Paul Swoboda, MD. Meet Dr. Swoboda Should breast cancer patients avoid soy? A look at soy products and their effects. Should breast cancer patients avoid soy? A look at soy products and their effects. - Read More Tufts MC statement on Massachusetts Nurses Association strike authorization vote. Read the statement Women in Medicine and Science: Once a male-dominated career, more women are becoming physicians than ever before. Learn about our WiMS Committee Mark Sarnak, MD, MS named Chief of the Division of Nephrology at Tufts MC. Meet Dr. Sarnak CBS Sunday Morning: Feature on MORI Investigator, Cheryl London, DVM, PhD's research on comparative oncology and osteosarcoma. Read about Dr. Cheryl London Meet Cindy Varga, MD, FRCPC, Hematologist. Meet Dr. Varga Meet John Erban, MD, Clinical Director of the Cancer Center. Meet Dr. Erban Meet John Mignano, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist. Meet Dr. Mignano Meet Kellie Sprague, MD, Hematologist. Meet Dr. Sprague Meet Laurence Brinckerhoff, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery. Meet Dr. Brinckerhoff Meet Miriam O'Leary, MD, Otolaryngologist & Head and Neck Cancer Specialist. Meet Dr. O'Leary Meet Paul Mathew, MD, Genitourinary Oncologist. Meet Dr. Mathew Meet Robert Martell, MD, Oncologist & Specialist in Phase I Clinical Trials and GI Oncology. Meet Dr. Martell Meet Roger Graham, MD, Chief of General Surgery/Surgical Oncology. Meet Dr. Graham Primary Care Boston recertified as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home. Read about recertification Colorectal cancer rates in young adults are on the rise. Lilian Chen, MD answers questions about the increase and importance of screening. Read about growing colorectal cancer rates Tufts MC signs pledge to regularly screen 80% of adults in our network aged 50 and older for colorectal cancer by 2018. Read the pledge Circulation: Barry Maron, MD shares historical milestones at Tufts MC and Floating Hospital in "Hospitals of History." Learn the history Lester Y. Leung, MD named Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Tufts MC. Meet Dr. Leung MedicalResearch.com: Q&A with James Udelson, MD on stress tests study. Meet Dr. Udelson JACC: Ethan Rowin, MD and co-authors observe clinical course and prognosis of HCM patients with LV apical aneurysms. Read more about HCM Salute to Nurses: Has a special nurse made a lasting impact on you or a family member? Consider sharing your experience. Nominate a Nurse Boston Herald: Nurse Practitioner Liz Barnhart provides information on the money Bay State smokers spend to support their habit. Read about the money spent by smokers Dr. Cynthia Mattox elected as the President of the American Glaucoma Society. Meet Dr. Mattox STAT News: Dr. Davis is working to inform treatment of NICU infants around the world. Read about new NICU treatments MIRI Principal Investigators in New Leadership Positions Read about investors in MIRI Cancer, Anxiety and Psilocybin: Can Psilocybin Safely Treat Mood Disorders In Late Stage Cancer Patients? Read the study Boston Herald: New procedure lowers risk for stroke. Read about lowering risk of stroke Congratulations to MORI Investigator Guo-fu Hu, PhD on being awarded the competitive Zaniboni Scholar Award in Breast Cancer Research! Read more about this award-winning research Pediatric Allergist, Dr. John Leung, provides tips for parents of children with food allergies as the kids head back to school. Learn about food allergy safety Social Boston Sports Three-Part Series: Ice It or ER? Matthew Salzler, MD discusses knee pain. Read about when to ice and when to come to the ED Marvin A. Konstam, MD debates new diabetes treatment on FDA advisory panel. Read about the trial A Tale of Two Transplants: Tufts MC patients receive a new heart and a new lease on life. Read the story of a day with two transplants Dr. Jatin Roper provides updates on Colorectal Cancer Syndromes on QuantiaMD. Watch Dr. Roper's presentation on colorectal cancer Fall brings the students back to Boston and more cyclists on the road. What can you do to keep yourself and others safe? Learn about bike safety New physicians join the Transplant Surgery team at Tufts MC. Meet our new physicians MIRI Researchers Honored at International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis Meeting. Read about MIRI Wellforce co-member, Lowell General Hospital, launches new program to help babies with NAS and their families. Read about the program CardioVascular Center Bids a Fond Farewell to Two Physicians, Welcomes Eight Newcomers Welcome our new physicians Patient Navigation (PN) Program at Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center awarded $75,000! Read more about this award! Kudos to the 18 Tufts MC nurses who participated in the 2016 Nurse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit and Hackathon! Read how nurses participated The Jewish Journal: The Maron Family is All Heart Read about the Maron Family Boston Globe & WCVB: Four heart transplants. 24 hours. One great hospital. Read about 4 heart transplants in 24 hours Ethan Rowin, MD explains the importance of treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients at Centers of Excellence. Watch Video Tufts Medical Center selected to trial advanced bone-anchored hearing aid for children and adults. Read about suitable candidates Red Shutters Blog: Checking in with the Tufts Medical Center ER Online Tool. Read how to Check in to the ED Online Boston Moms Blog: Pregnancy and the zika virus - prevention is key. Read the blog AYA team presents poster on peer navigation at 7th annual Patient Navigation/Community Health Worker Conference. Learn more about Peer Navigation Cancer Center Patient Navigation Program featured at the 7th Annual Patient Navigator/Community Health Worker Conference. Learn more about Patient Navigation Watch: Neurosurgeons in our Epilepsy Center begin offering the NeuroPace RNS System implant for medication-resistant seizures. Watch Now JAMA Cardiology: HCM patients are living longer, more active lifestyles as new, comprehensive non-pharmacologic management strategies continue to develop. Read how HCM isn't slowing down these patients The Edlow Laboratory's research on maternal obesity is critical in designing effective and targeted interventions. Learn more about the research New Study: Young Women Near Planned Parenthood Clinics More Likely to Stay in School Read about the connection between Planned Parenthood and school completion Tomo Tarui, MD visits Japan to develop research collaborations in fetal medicine. Tomo Tarui, MD visits Japan to develop research collaborations in fetal medicine. - Read More #TuftsMCORLive: To celebrate Colorectal Awareness Month in March, Tufts Medical Center live tweeted a colon cancer surgery. Read the live tweets Dr. Scott Schroeder featured in baystateparent article: Keys To A Safe, Fun Camp Experience For Kids With Allergies Learn about allergy safety at camp Join the Department of Nephrology in celebrating World Kidney Day 2016! Read about World Kidney Day HCM Podcast: Listen as Dr. Maron discusses the disease pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and management of HCM. Listen In Lifetime Achievement award Learn about Dr. Konstam's work ASCO 2016: The AYA team participated in the 2016 American Society of Clinical Oncology conference with 3 posters! Read more about the AYA Program's research Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski visits Floating Hospital. See Stephen Gostkowski's visit "I could've died on my wedding night." Bride tells story of Dr. James Yoo, Tufts MC colorectal surgeon, saving her life on a very important day. Read this bride's story Dr. Andy Levey recognized as one of the "World's Most Influential Scientific Minds." Read about Dr. Levey Dr. Diana Bianchi recently briefed a Congressional panel and The White House Office of Science Technology Policy on genetic technologies. Read about genomic testing A new year and a new edition to their family. First baby of 2016 in Boston born at Tufts Medical Center. New Year, New edition Man recovers from life-changing crash: The story of a patient saved by Tufts MC trauma surgeons. Read Chris' story 5 Tips for Food Safety During the Holidays Learn some food safety tips Watch Elizabeth Schickle's story and the amazing bond she and her family created with Tufts MC nurse, Liz Mobassaleh. Read how a nurse and patient bonded Welcome, Dr. Kumar! Dr. Kumar is the second adult-trained AYA provider to join our team. Meet Dr. Kumar Dr. Tiffany Kolniak joins Tufts Medical Center Primary Care - Framingham. Meet Dr. Kolniak Dr. Shawn Shroff joins Tufts Medical Center Primary Care - Quincy. Meet Dr. Shroff Dr. Diana Bianchi named the 2015 recipient of the Neonatal Landmark Award by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Read about Dr. Bianchi GI team wins SCOPY award for "Best Foreign Language Video" in recognition of our commitment to colorectal cancer prevention. Watch the video Congrats to 3 of our past AYA Program staff members who are now pursuing degrees in medicine! Congrats to 3 of our past AYA Program staff members who are now pursuing degrees in medicine! - Read More New treatment modality for glioblastoma tested at Tufts Medical Center gets FDA approval. Learn more about Neuro-Oncology Studying a gene’s key role in infant feeding and speech development. Gene research reveals key role in infants development The 2nd annual Reid R. Sacco AYA Program lecture featured cancer survivor and NYT writer Suleika Jaouad. Watch now MedPageToday: Dr. Helen Boucher, Tufts MC infectious disease specialist discusses soaring treatment costs apergillosis, a fungal infection. Read about rising costs of treating a fungal infection Clinical Dietitian Jill Gordon, MA, RD, LDN, discusses the Center for Youth Wellness’ healthy lifestyle program on Brockton Community Access. Read more about the healthy lifestyle program Rachel Murphy-Banks, our Education Coordinator recently received a scholarship to attend Critical Mass Annual Conference. Meet Rachel Murphy-Banks Congrats to Diana Bianchi, MD who was recently named to BBJ's Healthcare Heroes list! Learn more about the award The Boston Globe: Call him Dr. Jake. Dan Hale is a pediatrician, who also moonlights as an on-call firefighter. Read about what this doctor does in his free time Erin Barthel receives 2015 Natalie V. Zucker Research Grant. Meet Dr. Barthel AYA Leukemia Survivor, Suleika Jaouad, will be the Keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Reid R. Sacco AYA Program Lecture! Read more about the AYA Program All three Tufts MC Primary Care offices receive Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level III recognition. Read about our recognition Tufts MC rated highly in new five-star ranking on patient experience from Medicare Hospital Compare. Read about our patient experience MIRI researcher Dr. Tomo Tarui receives five-year NICHD Mentored Clinical Research Grant. Learn more about the research The Neurology Department is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of Joel Oster, MD to join the Epilepsy Center. Meet Dr. Oster Jumpstart Your Way To Fenway Park: Join our program, count your steps and win 4 free tickets to a Boston Red Sox game this summer. Read how you can win Red Sox tickets CBS Boston: Rare twins born 24 days apart celebrate first birthday. Celebrate the first birthday of rare twins World Kidney Day Recognize World Kidney Day Boston Globe: For the smallest hearts, a big chance. Read about tiny valve research The CardioVascular Center at Tufts MC is a proud sponsor of the Bruins Heart Health Night. Learn more about Bruins Heart Health Night Pre-Operative Holding Room nurse Tammy Casey, RN walked 2 miles in the snowstorm on January 27 to be at Tufts MC for our patients. Watch the video on CBS Boston Pediatric Hematology/Oncology was awarded the CureSearch grant for the CTAA Program for children's cancer! Read how the CureSearch grant helps fight childhood cancer The Boston Globe: Scalp device may help with brain tumors Read the recent Boston Globe article featuring Tufts MC The ASCO Post: Helping Adolescents and Young Adults Cope With Cancer Read more about the AYA Program Dr. Ronald Perrone named Scientifc Director of the Clinical and Translational Research Center. Meet Dr. Perrone Cynthia Mattox, MD receives Outstanding Advocate Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Learn about Dr. Mattox Kristin DeJong, PT, DPT, MSPT, a physical therapist at Tufts MC provides 10 tips on how to start a physical activity program. Meet Kristin DeJong, PT Watch Dr. Diana Bianchi's speech on genomic research at the Individualizing Medicine Conference 2014 at the Mayo Clinic. Watch Now Briging together great minds in the world of Salivary Science: 2014 Saliva Symposium Learn more about salivary science Erin Barthel, MD a pediatric oncologist and an AYA herself, joined the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program at Tufts MC. Meet Erin Barthel Chief Pathologist, Dr. Barbarajean Magnani receives two major awards from the National Medical Association. Read about the two awards Dr. Magnani received The 2nd Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference hosted by Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center on September 13, 2014. The 2nd Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference hosted by Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center on September 13, 2014. - Read More Check out our events calendar and get all the information you need to know about upcoming fundraising events Check the calendar Dr. Alisa Niksch blogs about moms and their use of digital tools to make decisions about their families' health. Learn about tools that help with health decisions Floating Hospital for Children welcomes new Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Dr. Emory Petrack Meet Dr. Petrack William Harvey, MD testified at a hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee about patient access. Meet Dr. Harvey Friedman Symposium at American Diabetes Association conference features Tufts Medical Center physician-researcher Meet Dr. Pittas Debbie Mitchell-Dozier, RN named one of six winners of national nursing excellence award! Learn about the national nursing excellence award The Tufts Dental Medicine Magazine recently highlighted a story about our use of nasal alveolar molding (NAM) in treating cleft palate. Read about NAM Looking to stay healthy during the summer? One of our Registered Dietitians provides some great tips! Read about staying healthy during summer Recently, The Boston Globe highlighted an amazing and rare story of twin boys born at Tufts Medical Center nearly a month apart, known as delayed interval delivery. Read about twins, born a month apart Congrats to James Chambers, PhD who recently won the ISPOR Value in Health paper of the year award! Meet James Chambers, PhD Congressional Budget Office health advisory panel includes Tufts MC researcher. Meet Peter Neumann, ScD TUSM MD candidate Anthony Kulukulualani invited to present at national forum. Meet Anthony Kulukulualani The AYA Program successfully kicked off National AYA Cancer Awareness Week with a visit from Dr. Archie Bleyer. Learn more about adolescent and young adult oncology Do you have advanced colorectal cancer? Request an appointment with our expert physicians. Request an appointment with our colorectal team CELS: A better way to remove polyps without colectomy. Learn how to remove polyps without a colectomy Are you a young colorectal cancer patient? We know the services that you need. Are you a young colorectal cancer patient? We know the services that you need. - Read More In 2013, MIRI made major progress in achieving our goals to advance research, disseminate knowledge and develop therapies. Read how MIRI advanced research The Boston Bruins mascot rings in an early New Year with Floating Hospital patients. See Bruin's visit to Floating Hospital for Children WCVB-5: A Tufts MC patient's heartfelt thanks to state troopers, caregivers Watch Video The Oncology Report: Surgery may be safe for older women with endometrial cancer. Read The Oncology Report Shoji's heart: A story of a Tufts dental student who also became a patient of the CVC. Read how a student became a patient More than a hockey team: A great story from a patient of the Pediatric Bone Marrow/Transplant Unit about the Boston Bruins. How the Boston Bruins impacted this young player The Boston Globe: Baby born at Tufts Medical Center on 11/12/13. Read about this baby's unique birthday WCVB: Could Vitamin D ward off diabetes? Read about the effects of vitamin D Susanne Meninger, RN, MS recognized by March of Dimes as Nurse of the Year. Read about the Nurse of the Year NESN: Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow receives heartwarming support from Floating Hospital patients. Go Sox! Watch Craig Breslow's visit The New York Times: Diana Bianchi, MD discusses breakthroughs in prenatal screening. Read about new prenatal screenings NESN: Artist M-C Lamarre recently painted a Green Monster mural in our Pediatric Sedation Suite. Watch the video Boston.com: Lynne Karlson, MD answers parents' questions about helping their kids adjust to school. Replay the chat We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Breast Cancer License Plate. Get your Cure Breast Cancer license plate to show your support. Show your support Cape Cod Times: Cancer in the prime of life - Tully Saunders' story. Read Tully's story Boston Globe: Tufts MC and Wang YMCA offer weight and wellness program for teens. Read how the Wang YMCA and Tufts MC have joined to help teens Taunton Gazette: Taunton boy gets a chance to soar, thanks to 'Above the Clouds.' Learn about the program Boston Business Journal: Tufts Medical, Signature Brockton in pediatrics deal. Read about our new location Boston Globe: When the cure doesn't end in pain. Read how to manage pain associated with lyme disease The Wall Street Journal: Home heart-health checks work but follow-up is still a must. Read about how to monitor your heart heart Buisnessweek: Genes found that may protect infants born to addicted mothers. Read how genes may be protecting infants NECN: Picking the right OBGYN for you. Pick the right OBGYN NECN: Preparing for the birth of your child - Tips from Margaret Sullivan, MD. Read how to prepare for your first child NECN: Staying healthy during pregnancy - Tips from Kathleen Joyce, MD. Read how to stay healthy during pregnancy NECN: What to expect when you bring your baby home - Tips from Andrea Zuckerman, MD. Learn what to expect after your baby is born Lowell Sun: Medical nonprofit gives ailing Lowell girl a special space with bedroom makeover. Read how non-profit is helping a young girl Boston Business Journal: Hospitals step up their game to land doctors. Read about our new doctors Boston Globe: New health plan sponsored by Tufts Medical Center receives license. Read about Tufts MC health plan NBC: An extraordinary act of kindness - Debbie Dozier, RN donates a kidney. Watch Now The JDRF provides resources for helping kids live with type 1 diabetes. Read how the JDRF helps children with diabetes Our Geriatric Specialists are working with the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Learn more about the research The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology provides helpful links for parents. Resources for parents The National Kidney Foundation: FAQs about kidney transplants. Ask the experts AAAAI: What is an allergist? - All of your questions answered. Learn what allergists do Psychiatric News: Paul Summergrad, MD voted president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association. Read about APA president-elect The New York Times: Tai chi reported to ease fibromyalgia. Read how Tai Chi can help fibromyalgia Boston Globe: Study by Chief of Rheumatology, Timothy McAlindon, MD published in JAMA. Read about Dr. McAlindon Fox 25: Breast cancer patient story with John Erban, MD. Watch the interview now CNN: We need more new antibiotics - An opinion piece by Helen Boucher, MD. Read Dr. Boucher's piece The New York Times: Babesiosis may one day rival lyme disease. Read about babesiosis 7 'Get Fit' Tips to Avoid Tips to not follow Getting the Flu Shot Why you should get a flu shot Do Probiotics Really Work? Read about probiotics Probiotics may help control blood pressure Read about blood pressure and probiotics Risks of the Flu Shot Possible side effects of the flu shot Which Probiotics to Buy What probiotics work ABC News: Drinking pig worms to fight crohn's disease. Learn more about this research The New York Times: Can concierge medicine for the few benefit the many? Read how concierge care can help more than one The Boston Globe: Weight loss pills - Q&A with Richard Siegel, MD. Read what Dr. Siegel has to say about weight loss pills JAMA: Bariatric surgery continues to show benefits for patients with diabetes. The effects of bariatric surgery for diabetes patients Dr. Oz: Gastric bypass surgery - Is it right for you? Watch to find out if gastric bypass surgery is right for you Raise breast cancer awareness with charity license plate. Show your support Nutrition during chemotherapy Read these 5 tips Meet Alicia Romano, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietician. Meet Alicia Romano Meet Andreas Klein, MD, Director of the Hematologic Malignancies Program. Meet Dr. Klein Meet Anita Kumar, MD. Meet Dr. Kumar Meet Carolyn Rooney, Breast Health Nurse Practitioner. Meet Dr. Rooney Meet Cate Mullen, RN, MSN, AOCNS, Nurse Coordinator in Breast Health Center. Meet Cate Mullen There are hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. on organ transplant wait lists. Learn what you can do to help. Learn what you can do Ostomy Support Group hosted by the Division of Colorectal Surgery. Join the support group There is no such thing as a healthy tan as skin cancer rates are rising Learn more about the increasing skin cancer rates in New England Norovirus in Boston: What you need to know. Learn about the norovirus in Boston Significant gains in impact factors for scientific journal edited by Diana Bianchi, MD Read how research impacts change Kidney Medicine A journal focused on clinical research Therapeutics to slow kidney dysfunction Learn more about the trial What are the common stroke symptoms in young adults? Lester Leung, MD addresses this question and more in an interview with YourHealthRadio.org. Listen to the interview Advocating for the local community Read how the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is responding "This bill would take us back to a different era" Read how this initiative would be harmful Mandated nurse ratios would lead to more hospital closures Learn about a recent study on nursing ratios and effectiveness 6 tips on how to prepare before seeing a new doctor How to prepare
