Hossein Estiri, PhD, an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Mass General researcher, has done research on the impact of aging on energy use. (photo by Kris Snibbe/Harvard staff photographer)

Climate Change Impacts Energy Needs of Elderly...

Published 3 days ago by Alvin Powell, Harvard Gazette in Health Policy

A Mass General researcher says energy use by an elderly population that is growing rapidly may need special consideration as global temperatures climb.

Joseph Betancourt, MD, MPH, vice president and chief equity and inclusion officer

New Executive Outlines Goals for Equity and Inclusion...

Published 5 days ago by Ellen Barlow in Diversity, Health Policy, Q & A

Recently named vice president overseeing the hospital’s equity and inclusion efforts, Joseph Betancourt, MD, MPH, discusses plans to expedite changes over the next three years.

"Now, I can use my experience to help others,” says Judy Johanson, pictured with her late husband, Steve, who had early onset Alzheimer's disease. She now works with the Mass General Caregiver Support Program.

Program Aims to Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers...

Published 7 days ago by Paul Goldsmith in Patient Care

Mass General’s Dementia Caregiver Support Program seeks to reduce the burden of Alzheimer’s disease by providing family-oriented care.

Despite recent concerns, evidence shows that sunscreen continues to provide the best protection against the UV radiation that causes skin cancer.

Sunscreen is Still Safest Bet, Dermatologist Says...

Published 1 week ago by Paul Goldsmith in Dermatology, Health & Wellness

Mass General dermatologist Arianne “Shadi” Kourosh, MD, MPH, addresses recent concerns about the safety of sunscreen.

Ben Reigle says he is “eternally grateful” to the Mass General stroke care team for saving his life.

Stroke Care Team Inked in Patient’s Heart...

Published 2 weeks ago by Terri Ogan Janos in Neurology, Patient Care, Stroke

After a Massachusetts tattoo artist suffered two strokes in quick succession, a Mass General stroke care team stepped in to save his life.

Marcela Maus, MD, PhD, director of the Mass General Cancer Center’s Cellular Immunotherapy Program.

A New Generation of Brain Cancer Therapy Emerges...

Published 2 weeks ago by Kay Cahill in Cancer Center, Medical Research

Landing a one-two punch with immunotherapy, researchers treat the deadly brain cancer, glioblastoma, in the laboratory to pave the way for human trials.

A new treatment approach being explored by researchers at Mass General and Dana-Farber could have broad implications for the treatment of various forms of dementia.

Researchers Target a Protein that Causes Dementia...

Published 2 weeks ago by Paul Goldsmith in Medical Research, Neurology

A new technology developed by Mass General and Dana-Farber shows potential for treating Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Since receiving care for a rare genetic disorder and enrolling in a private school, Jesse Simon has been deeply engaged in activities that range from classroom work to feeding horses in the school barn. (Photo courtesy of Monica Simon)

Care for Rare Genetic Disorder Helps Teen Thrive...

Published 2 weeks ago by Briana Beckvold in Children, Patient Care

Jesse Simon’s life has changed dramatically since he came to MassGeneral Hospital for Children to receive care for a rare genetic disorder that puzzled doctors elsewhere for years.

U.S. News Names Mass General a Top U.S. Hospital...

Published 3 weeks ago by Mass General Giving in Giving News

Mass General has been ranked #2 in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2019-2020 and is the only hospital evaluated to rank across all 16 specialties.

A $5 million gift to the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard will establish the Brunner Fund for Medical Discovery, Education and Social Good.

Ragon Institute Gift Provides Support and Flexibility...

Published 3 weeks ago by Nicola McCafferty in Donor Recognition, Medical Research

A $5 million gift to the Ragon Institute from lawyer Ursula Brunner will establish the Brunner Fund for Medical Discovery, Education and Social Good to support the institute’s FRESH Program and capitalize on evolving opportunities.

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