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Along with the joy of holiday lights, colorfully wrapped gifts and family get-togethers, there are often some challenges that accompany this time of year.

We spoke with Dr. Clarissa Yang about the effects of stress on skin and hair.

One area where children are at great risk is in the lack of proper car restraints. In a recent study, the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute (KPTI) at Tufts Medical Center looked at pediatric patients admitted to the hospital following a car crash over a 13-year period. Not surprisingly, of the 129 children assessed, they found only half of the children were properly restrained in the automobile. Fortunately, there are some simple steps parents can use to help kids stay safe.

It was your average Sunday evening. Nine-month-old Neela and her mom and dad were spending a quiet night at home.  Mom was feeding Neela scrambled eggs for the first time, when almost immediately, Neela’s lips started to swell. Mom and Dad suspected an allergic reaction but took to Google and a phone call to their pediatrician to confirm. Even though the swelling started to subside after a few minutes, Neela’s on-call doctor recommended a trip to the Emergency Room, just to be safe.

What seemed like a simple decision at the time may have ended up saving Melissa Shirtcliff’s life.

MelroseWakefield Hospital is finding that people who need care are putting off visits due to coronavirus-related anxieties.

Lawrence, Mass. (October 9, 2020) – Merrimack Valley Hospice nurse Marley Beohner, RN is dedicated to delivering specialized, compassionate comfort care to patients at the end of their life’s journey.

Complex fractures, painful joints, advanced arthritis and neuromuscular disorders all impact how our patients function, from performing daily tasks like walking to competing in sports. At the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery + Rehabilitation Medicine, we pride ourselves on helping our community move and feel better by blending the latest surgical techniques with full-body rehabilitation programs.