Doctor Helps Those with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain...
Neurologist Anne Louise Oaklander, MD, PhD, of Mass General, uses her research to identify neurological causes of mysterious symptoms, so patients can receive better treatments.
Compassionate Care Fund at Mass General Honors Jordan S. Ruboy, MD....
The Jordan S. Ruboy, MD, Fund was established in 2014 to expand compassionate care programs at Mass General for physicians and health providers.
ALS Funding and Hopes Still Buoyed by Ice Bucket Challenge...
At Mass General, last summer’s Ice Bucket Challenge has generated fresh opportunities for ALS researchers to develop new treatments and search for a cure.
MGH Care and Research Keep Student’s Leukemia at Bay...
After Nick Cancelliere was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia, his Mass General team provided a new treatment targeting one very dangerous gene.
“Gluten Freedom” Dispels Myths about Celiac Disease and Gluten-Related Issues...
A new book by Mass General’s Alessio Fasano, MD, comprehensively discusses celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and the gluten-free diet and lifestyle.
Practice Pays Off at MGH for Patient with Suspected Ebola Symptoms...
Wearing protective body suits and headgear, Mass General healthcare professionals launched an all-out effort to treat a patient with suspected Ebola symptoms with compassion and carefully practiced infection control procedures. The patient proved to have malaria and recovered with treatment.
Shared Decision Making: MGH Patients Help Plan Their Care...
Linda Goulet first encountered “shared decision making” when she came to Massachusetts General Hospital for advice about treating her stage III bladder cancer. Michael L. Blute, MD, chief of Urology, had assembled a team of top medical experts to discuss […]
An Interview with Matthew Provencher, MD, Sports Medicine Chief...
Mass General’s sports medicine chief talks about great assets, comprehesive programs and building one of the top sports medicine programs in the country.
MGH Initiative Aims for Addiction Treatment and Prevention...
Mass General’s sustained effort to support one determined Chelsea woman’s recovery reflects its commitment to addiction treatment and prevention.
Alzheimer’s Disease: The Unsung Heroes...
While providing compassionate care to Alzheimer’s disease patients and their families, Mass General is pursuing research to improve diagnosis and treatment.
