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Our body is designed to heal wounds naturally, but sometimes it takes longer than it should. When a wound isn't healing on its own, it's time for additional support to speed up healing and reduce pain. ...
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The core focus of the Pulakat lab is the elucidation and manipulation of various biological pathways that contribute to the development and pathogenesis of cardio-metabolic diseases and aging and uncovering markers of sex differences in heart disease.
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Symptoms and risk factors for heart diseases among women look different from men. That’s why the gender you were assigned at birth plays a role in detecting heart disease. Our experts care for women who are living  with heart disease or are at risk for developing it by placing their goals and health history at the heart of each wellness plan. ...
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No matter where you call home, our home care team will meet you where you are and deliver care that puts comfort, quality of life and independence first. From helping with everyday chores to ongoing treatment for chronic illness, our visiting nurses and care team will be there for you every step of the way. ...
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Cardiac rehabilitation focuses on healing your physical and emotional health following a heart attack or heart surgery. Through exercises and education, it can also improve the overall quality of life for people with a chronic heart condition like angina or coronary artery disease. With the support of dietitians, counselors and physical therapists, we can offer people a new beat on life. ...
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Our feet work hard for us every day, but we often take them for granted — until they hurt. Our podiatry team provides complete foot and ankle care ranging from irritating skin conditions to painful foot and ankle injuries. ...
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MCRI is comprised of 12 scientists dedicated to investigating the molecular mechanisms of common cardiovascular diseases and translating those discoveries into new clinical strategies for diagnosis and therapy to prevent and treat heart diseases including heart attack, high blood pressure and heart failure.
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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ in your neck that releases hormones to regulate many of your body’s functions, like your metabolism. So, when your thyroid isn’t working properly, it can lead to a domino effect of conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or even forms of thyroid cancer. ...
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The Women’s CV Health Research Group brings together basic scientists from the Molecular Cardiology Research Institute (MCRI) with scientists, clinician investigators and population researchers from diverse Departments at Tufts Medical Center including Internal Medicine, the Mother Infant Research Institute (MIRI), Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics with the Tufts Freidman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University School of Medicine and School of Public Health, and the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) with common interests in studying the unique aspects of Women’s Cardiovascular Health.
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory condition that happens when the arteries that supply blood to the extremities (most commonly the legs) become narrowed or blocked. This reduced blood flow can lead to a range of symptoms and potentially serious complications. ...
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Maternal fetal medicine (also known as perinatology) balances the health concerns for both the parent (or gestational carrier) and baby throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery. We pay special attention to high-risk pregnancies, meaning a preexisting condition or one developed during pregnancy leads to a higher-than-normal chance of complications for the parent and baby. ...
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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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The Vascular Biology Research Center (VBRC) investigators work to understand the molecular underpinnings of healthy blood vessel function and how dysfunction develops, which can lead to cardiovascular diseases including high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.
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Your primary care provider is your go-to expert for everyday health and wellness care. We treat people of all ages and conditions — from yearly check-ups to managing chronic conditions and preventive care to bumps, bruises, coughs, colds and everything in between. ...
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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that usually affects skin folds. Our experienced dermatologists are at the forefront of clinical research to offer patients living with HS access to new treatment therapies so they can feel comfortable in their own skin. ...
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Welcoming home a baby is one of life’s most precious moments — one made possible with fertility care for people who struggle to conceive naturally. Together with our partners at Boston IVF, we fulfill family-building dreams with treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor egg, LGBTQAI+ fertility and egg freezing. ...
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Getting to and staying at a healthy body weight has lifelong health benefits. Losing weight lowers your risk of developing chronic conditions and boosts your physical, mental and emotional health. ...