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Tufts assembles a team to help repair masks
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Robotics in orthopedic surgery
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Alvarado to Presentation at SGI Conference
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Tomo Tarui, MD and Michael House, MD will be collaborating in a study
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Medical Mystery: The Case of the unexplained limp
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A young woman who couldn't remember
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Early detection of amyloidosis
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A pre-clinical monoclonal antibody for light chain amyloidosis
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How do I take better care of my skin in the winter?
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Dr. Perrie O’Tierney-Ginn named Basic Science Representative on PRS
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Healthy eating could reduce cancer-related costs
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$3.6 million dollar grant to study salivary profiling in infants treated for suspected sepsis
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2019 Natalie V. Zucker Research Center for Women Scholars award
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Different social health risk factors for women and men
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What level of disparity in health care are we willing to tolerate?
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15th Reid's Ride raises $200,000 to end cancer
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How aloe soothes sunburns
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Clinical trial shows hope for treating vitiligo
David Rosmarin, MD discusses how topical cream may help with skin pigmentation disease
Neurologist discusses second stroke of Patriots player
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Care across the globe
Read about how Karen Harvey-Wilkes, MD is helping newborns through Bridges to Malawi
Dr. Jill Maron and Dr. Errol Norwitz receive NICHD committee appointments
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Dr. Michael House quoted on NPR’s Morning Edition
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Healing toxic stress for youths
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Education for everyone
Learn about the importance of sex education for teenagers with intellectual disabilities
Always climbing higher
Blind adventurer climbs Mount Kilimanjaro after an aggressive battle with cancer
Doctor weighs in on Zdeno Chara's "superhuman" determination
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Are tortilla chips really better than potato chips?
Learn more about the differences and some healthy snack alternatives
Chemical vs. physical sunscreens
Learn which sunscreen can best help you this summer
Saving patients with genetic heart disease
Duo develops strategy for preventing sudden death from HCM
Study suggests link between poor diet and preventable cancer
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Alicia Romano named as new Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson
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New guidelines to prevent sudden cardiac death in patients with HCM
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Protecting yourself from the sun
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Music therapy helping premature infants
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Why Parenting Without Yelling Is Better for Your Kids and for You
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5 Things We Must Do To Improve the US Healthcare System
Read about Tufts Medical Center's CEO, Dr. Micheal Apkon's take on how to improve the US healthcare system
Interview with Michael Apkon, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children
Read about Tufts Medical Center's CEO, Dr. Micheal Apkon's career as a physician and health care executive
Combating the growing worldwide antimicrobial resistance crisis
Learn about how Tufts Medical Center's doctors are working to fight the superbug crisis
Drug resistant infections seen in U.S. NICUs
Learn about the discovery of drug resistant infections in U.S. NICUs
Treatment options for patients with complications after LASIK treatments
Learn about the different treatment options available for complications
WCVB: Patient receives life-saving care at Tufts MC after being deemed too high a risk at four other centers
Learn about a patient's life-saving care
Knee osteoarthritis pain relief peaks early with NSAIDs
Read about Dr. Bannuru's study
Klotho gene's role in keeping memory keen
Read about how the klotho gene keeps a memory keen
The 3 Best Yeast Infection Creams
Learn which creams Dr. Sullivan recommends for treating a yeast infection
Dr. Waheed discusses when to use OCT angiography or fluorescein in retinal disease
Learn more about Dr. Waheed's perspective
Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene
Learn how to get a good night's rest with Dr. Cruz's tips
First drug specifically for postpartum depression approved by FDA
Read about the first FDA approved drug for postpartum depression
Newsweek ranked us among the World's Best Hosptials in 2019
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Alport syndrome expert appointed to Medical Advisory Committee
Learn more about the Alport Syndrome Foundation and the committee
Paul Summergrad, MD, was presented with the Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership, Mentorship, and Guidance to the Field of Psychiatry
Read about Dr. Summergrad's Achievement
Tufts Medical Center takes on life-threatening superbug infections
Read about our battle against the antimicrobial resistance crisis
Drug-resistance is a crisis
Hear from our expert in Newsweek
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
Alicia Romano makes recommendations on dining out
Read about what to eat when dining out
Karen Freund, MD speaks about career development issues
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New approach to treating heart attack
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Playing Vaccine Catch-Up
Catching Up on Vaccines for Unvaccinated Teens
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
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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
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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
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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
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Dr. Scott Gilbert continues to be awarded for his excellence in education
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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 this 'revolutionary' drug
A mother of three receives a kidney donation from an anonymous donor
Watch her story
MIRI’s greatest asset for its smooth running lab is Lab Manager Dr. Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui
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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 meeting
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.
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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
Should breast cancer patients avoid soy? A look at soy products and their effects.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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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."
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
Congrats to 3 of our past AYA Program staff members who are now pursuing degrees in medicine!
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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
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
Dr. Konstam receives the Paul Dudley White Award
Watch patients and friends talk about Dr. Konstam's impact
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.
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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
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.
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
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
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: 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
Chronicle: Friendship by fate
Watch their story
Chronicle: The heart chooses the person
Watch the bond between donor's family and recipient
Chronicle: The past and future of transplants
Meet the first heart transplant recipient at Tufts and learn about the future
Chronicle: A special relationship
Watch Big Lar's story
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
PACE Center the Recipient of 2 PCORI Research Grants
Learn about the awards
EEE: What you need to know
Learn how to keep your family safe
Norovirus in Boston: What you need to know.
Learn about the norovirus in Boston
Dr. Michael House receives SMFM/ABOG Bridge Grant
Read about the grant
Dr. Maron was elected to the American Pediatrics Society
Learn more about the prestigious award
MRI analysis of Down syndrome fetal brain development
Read Dr. Tomo Tarui's story
Significant gains in impact factors for scientific journal edited by Diana Bianchi, MD
Read how research impacts change
FDA approval of kidney drug "a game changer"
Learn more about the clinical trials
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.
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Advocating for the local community
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"This bill would take us back to a different era"
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Mandated nurse ratios would lead to more hospital closures
Learn about a recent study on nursing ratios and effectiveness
Improving the overall health of new moms and future pregnancies
Read about Jessie's journey
Dave DeBronkart is an author, blogger and one of the world’s leading advocates for patient engagement.
Read about his own care journey and his speech at Tufts MC
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
Determined to thrive after trauma
Learn about Raymond Greenhalge's journey
6 tips on how to prepare before seeing a new doctor
How to prepare
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