Ebola Readiness: Staff Practice Lab Procedures...
At Mass General’s Center for Disaster Medicine, a recent preparedness exercise included drills involving laboratory procedures that would be used to deal with Ebola specimens.
Down Syndrome Program Reflects Transition Effort...
For Down syndrome and many other specialties, MassGeneral Hospital for Children offers programs that help pediatric patients and their families make a seamless transition to adult care.
MGH Expert Questions New Blood Pressure Recommendations...
Randall Zusman, MD, director of the Mass General Division of Hypertension, discusses the controversial new blood pressure guidelines and ways to control high blood pressure.
Heart-healthy Eating Tips from a Mass General Expert...
Sue Cummings, MS, RD, a registered dietitian at the MGH Weight Center, offers her advice for developing heart-healthy eating habits.
Determined Response: MGH and the Boston Marathon Bombing...
To care for Boston Marathon bombing victims, Mass General activated a meticulous plan that put the entire hospital in disaster-response mode.
Immune System Strategy Makes MGH Transplant a Milestone...
A young woman gets a medication-free kidney transplant after MGH doctors transplanted bone marrow to make her immune system think the new organ was her own.
Holiday Stress Tips From a Mass General Expert...
For many, the holidays are filled with pleasures — relaxing, enjoying good food and reconnecting with loved ones. But sometimes the holiday spirit can be overshadowed by packed schedules, pressure to find “perfect” gifts, houseguests and travel.
TeleHealth Initiative Logs On at Mass General...
Mass General’s new TeleHealth initiative reflects a broader effort to provide world-class care in ways that are more convenient and less expensive.
MGH Sports Concussion Experts Say Sit It Out If In Doubt...
Knowing when to return to competition after a sports concussion can be a difficult decision that benefits from expert advice.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Has Many Faces...
Sleep apnea treatment often involves using a mask and an air pump but a Mass General expert says there are many variations and options to consider.