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Keeping your lungs healthy can help you avoid more serious issues down the road. If you have pulmonary hypertension, your lungs' and your heart are working much harder than they should. Get the right evaluation and treatment at Tufts Medicine. ...
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Knowing how well your kidneys work is the key to diagnosing problems early, preventing kidney disease and protecting your health. Your doctor may want to test your kidneys if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease.  ...
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Caring for you once you’re over the age of 65 is our privilege. We are specially trained to assist you if you start to notice some aches and pains. We are experts at diagnosing, managing and treating complex conditions that can arise with age. We'll look out for you and your health so you can thrive in your prime years of life.  ...
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Myeloma (also known as multiple myeloma) and amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis are serious conditions caused by abnormal antibody-producing plasma cells found in the bone marrow where all blood cells are made. While myeloma (a blood cancer) and AL amyloidosis (a blood disease) can develop independently of one another, they’re sometimes diagnosed together. ...
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Managing your blood pressure is an important part of keeping your body healthy, but did you know that having high blood pressure can injure your kidneys?  ...
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Clinical neuropsychologists specialize in analyzing the impact of brain injuries and birth defects on various aspects of one's life. From behavior and speech to focus and personality, they work to assess your brain and can recommend treatment for diagnoses like concussions, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, brain cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. With their expertise, they can conduct assessments, provide diagnoses and recommen ...
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Everything about you, from the color of your eyes and even your personality, is in your genes. Your genetics play a role in your health, too. When genes change or mutate, they increase your risk of developing certain genetic syndromes. These syndromes can cause chronic conditions, hereditary diseases, birth defects and developmental disorders. ...
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Because your health is more than skin deep, we provide imaging and radiology services to answer important questions about your health that you can’t see with the naked eye. Your care team may use technologies like a CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and nuclear medicine testing to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. ...
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Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) can help you breathe easier if you’re living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While COPD is a progressive condition that cannot be cured, we can perform LVRS to ease symptoms, improve respiratory health and slow COPD's impact on your overall well-being. ...
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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 Molecular Cardiology Research Institute (MCRI) at Tufts Medical Center is 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 various forms of heart disease including heart attack, high blood pressure and heart failure.
Molecular Cardiology Research Institute (MCRI)
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If you or a loved one is living with a serious illness or a disease with a poor prognosis, our palliative care team will help you maximize life on your terms by minimizing pain and discomfort. You can trust that our team will work in your best interest to manage symptoms, offer emotional support and assist you spiritually. ...
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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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The mission of the Cardiac Biology Research Center (CBRC) is to advance our understanding of fundamental mechanisms that regulate cardiac structure and function across multiple disease conditions, including heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, pulmonary and systemic hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, autonomic dysfunction and arrhythmias. With advanced expertise in molecular cardiology, integrative physiology, molecular imaging, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and translational research, the CBRC studies novel signaling mechanisms that govern cardiomyocyte and non-myocyte cell populations.
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Computed tomography (CT) scans are tools that help doctors spot and diagnose conditions like cancers, fractures and lung disease. They create a detailed view of organs and tissues and can even show the dimensions of vessels, lymph nodes and organ systems. ...
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to take pictures of the inside of your body. Your doctor may recommend an MRI to look for abnormalities or to monitor your body’s response to existing care plans. ...