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Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your body. But, if you struggle to get or stay asleep, experience sleep apnea or cope with disorders such as restless leg syndrome, you could be setting yourself up for other conditions and issues with your body. At Tufts Medicine, we understand how crucial sleep is and we are here to evaluate and treat your sleep-related problem. ...
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We understand the value of sleep and the impact it can have on your health. That’s why we're excited to offer an implantable therapy called upper airway stimulation (UAS). UAS is designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and help you rediscover your sweetest dreams. ...
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The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Tufts Medical Center offers a one year ACGME accredited position for fellowship training in Sleep Medicine.
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Our goal is to make it easier for you to take a deep breath or get a good night’s sleep. Respiratory diseases, sleep disorders and other acute and chronic conditions often have complex causes. ...
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a type of dentistry that diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries or other medical conditions affecting the face, jaw or mouth. ...
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When organs like the heart, kidney, liver or bone marrow can no longer perform their most essential functions, transplant surgery can give you back the quality of life you expect and deserve. ...
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If other weight loss methods have not been effective or your weight is affecting your health and daily life, bariatric surgery – also known as weight loss surgery – may be a safe and viable option. We will discuss this procedure openly and honestly with you and decide if it is the best choice for you.  ...
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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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The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with positive airway pressure starting shortly after acute ischemic stroke or high risk TIA (1) reduces recurrent stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and all-cause mortality 6 months after the event, and (2) improves stroke outcomes at 3 months in patients who experienced an ischemic stroke.
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November 1, 2019
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, insufficient sleep has been linked to the development and management of a number of chronic diseases and conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression.
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It could be a chronic ear infection that keeps coming back. Or maybe, it’s a cleft lip that requires corrective surgery. From specialized treatments to surgeries, we are dedicated to making your child's ear, nose and throat (ENT) care as smooth and easy as possible. ...
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Heart failure is a condition where the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. We can treat advanced heart failure in multiple ways: with medications, electrical or valvular device implantations, a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to aid circulation or by transplanting a healthy heart to replace your existing heart. ...
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Our nurses are at the top of their profession, bringing you and your loved ones the highest level of care. When you receive care in our community hospitals, your home, hospice or our academic medical center, you can be sure that your Tufts Medicine nursing team will treat you with compassion and respect.
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The mission of the Tufts Women in Medicine and Science (WiMS) Committee is to promote the professional and personal development of women in medicine and science and to advocate for parity for women at our institution.
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From rehabilitation to open heart surgery, you can count on us to treat your heart with compassion and the latest treatments available. Because nearly half of all people in the United States have some form of heart disease, we're here to help people take preventative steps to lower their risk, or even offer a second-chance at heart health with transplants. ...
Patient Stories
November 2, 2020
At 5-foot-8 and 295 pounds, Scott Strainge knew his weight was a contributing factor to his health issues. He was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes eight years ago, which eventually progressed to a point where he needed seven different medications a day to keep his blood sugar and blood pressure under control.