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Getting care for behavioral health can be challenging, especially if your family or culture is not accustomed to it. Our program connects you to bilingual doctors who understand your background and respect your experiences, personal beliefs and values. ...
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Implantable hearing devices like cochlear implants and bone conduction hearing aids can help adults and children alike happily explore a new world of sound they would otherwise struggle to hear. ...
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Interstitial lung disease can lead to a dry cough and shortness of breath may take a toll on your physical and mental health. We’ll work quickly to find the cause of your condition and determine the best treatment option for you. ...
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Interventional cardiology is a medical specialty that treats heart and blood vessel conditions — like coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and cardiac defects — using catheters. This approach allows people to receive lifesaving heart procedures without needing open heart surgery. ...
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Interventional radiology uses the power of image-guiding technologies like a CT scan, MRI, ultrasound or X-ray to perform minimally invasive procedures. Your doctor may recommend interventional radiology instead of surgery in certain situations. ...
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition where the heart muscle becomes too thick. When the thickened muscle partially or completely blocks blood flow from the heart, it’s known as obstructive HCM. If the thickened muscle doesn’t obstruct blood flow, the condition is called nonobstructive HCM. ...
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If you or a loved one is entering the final chapter of their life, you can count on our hospice care team to deliver the comfort, dignity and peace that you deserve—either within our doors or at home. ...
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You have access to the most significant advances in the treatments of the human deficiency virus (HIV) + acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) along with cutting-edge treatments right here at Tufts Medicine. While there is no cure for HIV, we work with you so that you can get back to living a longer and healthier lifestyle, in some cases, without evidence of the disease. ...
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A herniated disc happens when a soft part of the inner spine pushes through the tough outer layer. This puts pressure on the nearby nerves, which can lead to pain, numbness and weakness. ...
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A hernia occurs when an organ pushes, or herniates, through a weak spot in the muscle or tissue holding it in place. It may look like a bulge, and can cause painful symptoms or none at all. Hernias don’t go away on their own, so it’s important to talk with your doctor to learn how it's affecting your health. ...
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Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes people to have seizures. At Tufts Medicine, we perform epilepsy surgery using the latest surgical techniques — like implantable devices to aid your brain's electrical signals or removing the seizure's origin — to help reduce your epileptic seizures or prevent them altogether. ...
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You may think that having a single seizure or even multiple seizures means you have epilepsy, but that's not always the case. To be diagnosed with epilepsy you must have two seizures at least 24 hours apart that can't be explained by another condition. ...
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The endocrine system uses glands and organs to create powerful chemical messengers called hormones. These hormones carry signals that influence how the body functions, like metabolizing food for energy. Imbalanced hormones can lead to endocrine conditions, like diabetes, that can take a toll on the body’s natural rhythm. ...
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Our emergency medicine specialists are at the top of their game and are specially trained to use the latest technology to provide immediate, life-saving care. Whatever your emergency, from broken bones to chest pains to severe injuries, you and your family members are our priority. ...
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An electromyogram (EMG) and nerve conduction survey (NCS) are a series of safe, minimally invasive tests that help us understand how your muscular and nervous systems work together. If you're living with a suspected neuromuscular condition, your doctor may order an EMG and NCS evaluation. ...
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Adjusting to dialysis treatments can be complicated, which is why we make getting dialysis as convenient and comfortable as possible. Your treatment plan is designed with you in mind so you can continue doing what you enjoy. ...
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Our diabetes and weight loss coaching will teach you how to make key diet and exercise changes that can halt the progression of type 2 diabetes and prevent health-related complications. ...
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Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart isn’t beating properly — either too fast, too slow or irregularly. We can better understand how to treat and cure arrhythmia thanks to the power of electricity. An electrophysiology test looks into your heart’s activity and electrical system and is 1 of the key tests we use to diagnose arrhythmia. ...
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Aortic diseases are a group of conditions that affect your aorta. As your body’s largest artery, the aorta carries blood away from your heart and pumps it throughout the rest of your body. These diseases can take different forms, with aortic aneurysms being the most common. ...
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Anticoagulation medications, also known as blood thinners, decrease the risk of blood clots that could lead to serious health conditions. It’s very important that you and your care team work together to monitor your blood thinners because the correct dosage can protect you from harmful side effects. ...