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02/10/2012: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Measure for measure: Patient-reported outcomes," "Students explore careers at the MGH," "'Don't eat where you treat," and more.
02/03/2012: MGH Hotline
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In this week's edition: "Matters of the heart," "Joint Commission survey window opens," "Rattner named first incumbent to Warshaw Family Professorship," and more.
02/01/2012: Advances in Cancer
Advances in Cancer: Winter 2012 edition
Advances in Cancer: Winter 2012 edition
02/01/2012: Radiology Rounds
Palliative Interventional Radiology in the Abdomen, Part 2: Nutritional Support and Comfort Measures
Nutritional support, administered after the placement of a gastrostomy tube, a gastrojejunostomy tube, or a jejunostomy tube can prevent aspiration and prolong life.
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01/27/2012: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Go with green: Color-coding, rearranging food products improves health choices," "Remembering and honoring Martin Luther King Jr.," and more.
01/23/2012: Cardiovascular Images
Congenital Absence of the Pericardium
Congenital absence of the pericardium is an uncommon anomaly, and can be either complete or partial (more commonly left-sided). The pathogenesis is believed to be secondary to an in utero vascular insult.
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01/13/2012: MGH Hotline
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In this week's edition: "MGHers to serve as Innovation Advisors," "Winter survival tips," "Living laser among top 10 breakthroughs," and more.
01/03/2012: Mindscapes Winter 2012
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of the Dept. of Psychiatry. In this issue: "The Making of a Psychiatrist" highlights the Psychiatry department’s
teaching mission
01/02/2012: Radiology Rounds
Palliative Interventional Radiology, Part 1: Image-Guided Techniques for Pain Relief
Neurolysis of the celiac plexus or superior hypogastric plexus can provide pain relief emanating from upper abdominal and pelvic organs, respectively, allowing reduction in opioid medications and their side effects.
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01/01/2012: How to Build a Beating Heart
Building Organs
The Vacanti Lab featured on National Geographic highlights tissue engineering projects that will revolutionize clinical care.
01/01/2012: Mass General Magazine
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Mass General Magazine is a publication for supporters and friends of Massachusetts General Hospital that takes you inside the hospital and explores its patient care and research programs here and around the world. It features rich photo essays and in-depth profiles from across the Mass General world.
12/30/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's edition: "A look back at the MGH's bicentennial year," "Paul S. Russell, MD Museum unveiled," and more.
12/23/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Winter Wonderland," "Sports stars score holiday smiles," and more
12/20/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Thrombus or Tumor?
Differentiating intra-cardiac thrombus from tumor can be challenging. Cardiac MRI allows for multi-planar visualization, which enables optimal anatomical characterization and assessment of invasion into surrounding structures in the case of malignancy.
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12/16/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Advancing Alzheimer's Research," "A festive performance for MassGeneral Hospital for Children patients" and more.
12/09/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's edition: "Blake 12 ICU opens," "Honoring an MGH legacy: Andrew Warshaw, MD," "Robert Leffert, MD, Palliative Care Memorial Lecture established," "Lurie Center names first director," and more.
12/02/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's edition: "McGovern award recipients celebrated at MGPO dinner," "Orf returns to MGH to lead Research Management," "Neurology names three endowed chairs," "United Way campaign passes 2,011 mark," and more.
12/01/2011: Harvard Health Publications
Ask the Doctor: Why Are Waits in the Emergency Department So Long?
MGH Emergency Department physician, Dr. J. Tobias Nagurney, explains the reasons behind overcrowding and wait times seen in emergency departments across the country.
11/21/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Scimitar Syndrome
While both CT and MRI can delineate many congenital cardiovascular anomalies, MRI has the added advantage of being free of radiation. In addition, MRI can be performed with or without gadolinium contrast.
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11/20/2011: Nature Medicine
The effects of dexpramipexole (KNS-760704) in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Phase II, two-part trial examining safety and tolerability of dexpramipexole in patients with ALS.
11/18/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's edition: "MGH receives national community service award," "New team addresses workplace conflict," "Honoring MGH servicemen and women, past and present," and more.
11/11/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's edition: "Celebrating 50 years of intensive care," "Crowley named to Podolsky Professorship," "In Memoriam: John Burke," and more.
11/08/2011: CoolComply: Using Wireless Tech to Monitor Medication Storage and Adherence
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Developed in partnership by the Massachusetts General Hospital, Innovations in International Health at MIT, and the Global Health Committee, CoolComply uses wireless technology to relay readings to local healthcare workers so they can remotely monitor patients being treated for Multiple Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
11/04/2011: Radiology Rounds
Non-contrast MR Angiography
Concerns about the safety of gadolinium-based contrast materials in high-risk patients--coupled with advances in hardware, imaging sequences, and gating technology--have revived interest in non-contrast MR angiography (NC-MRA).
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11/04/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's edition: "$3 million gift supports Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Technology Initiative," "Storybook Ball raises $1.1M for MGHfC," "2,011 in 2011: What number will you be?" and more.
10/28/2011: Hotline
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In this week's edition: "200 years at the research frontier," "Warren Triennial Prize honors visionary research," "How - and when - to make a protein," "Gaining ground in limb replacement surgery," and more.
10/24/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Chagas Disease Presenting with Renal Infarcts
Cardiac MRI is useful in assessing cardiovascular complications from the parasitic infection Chagas disease.
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10/21/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "MGH celebrates Ether Day," "Neurology celebrates milestone anniversaries," "Donor Wall offers thanks, inspiration," "Looking back and thinking forward," and more.
10/19/2011: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Patient navigation
Patient navigation at MGH Chelsea is improving the breast cancer screening rates for Bosnian refugees and immigrants.
10/14/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue including "Celebrating two 200s," "Care redesign teams begin implementing quality recommendations," and "Blood donors honored at annual breakfast," and more.
10/07/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "One celebration, many stars," "Former MGH resident named Nobel Laureate," "MGH to host AccessAbility Fair," and more.
10/03/2011: Radiology Rounds
Staging Colorectal Cancer
Treatment of colorectal cancer varies greatly depending on the location and extent of the disease. CT, MR, and PET-CT imaging all play important roles in staging and management.
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09/30/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Revolutionary potential," "Saying 'I Do' in the Lunder," "Capt. 'Sully' visits the MGH," and more.
09/23/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Gala celebrates 200 years - and counting," "Jennings appointed CIO," "Honoring service to the Latino community," and more.
09/20/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Senile Cardiac Amyloidosis
The characteristic delayed enhancement pattern makes MR a valuable imaging modality in the workup of amyloidosis.
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09/16/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "New hope for cancer patients," "NIH director outlines opportunities in biomedical research," "Raising heart disease awareness," and more.
09/09/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "A successful transition," "Courageous heart patient follows the Bruins' lead," "MGH celebrates another year of job opportunities for youth," and more.
09/06/2011: Radiology Rounds
CT Screening for Lung Cancer for High Risk Patients
Mass General Imaging now offers low-dose CT lung cancer screening, which according to a major prospective randomized study delivers a significant mortality benefit for former and current smokers who meet certain criteria.
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09/01/2011: MGH Fund Update Summer 2011
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The MGH Fund Update is a publication for supporters of the MGH Fund, Mass General's fundamental resource for providing life-saving patient care, advancing biomedical research, and creating healthcare solutions in our community and around the globe.
09/01/2011: The MGH Campaign for the Third Century of Medicine Newsletter
Read about the Lunder Building opening and dedication.
The MGH Campaign for the Third Century of Medicine Newsletter features a cover photograph of N. Stuart Harris, MD, a faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Harris is Chief of our Division of Wilderness Medicine.
08/26/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "THE CUTTING EDGE," "BHI provides invaluable tools for a group of rising stars," "Celebrating another year of ESOL graduates," and more.
08/24/2011: Massachusetts General Hospital Bequests
Massachusetts General Hospital Bequests
Massachusetts General Hospital Bequests - Creating a Legacy for Future Generations - a guide for naming Mass General as a beneficiary of a will.
08/23/2011: Mindscapes Summer 2011
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of the Dept. of Psychiatry. In this issue: Helping Young People Reach Their Potential; Pediatric Bipolar conference.
08/19/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Team-driven care: Ambulatory Practice of the Future now accepting new patients," "The buzz on caffeine and fertility," "Diabetes care redesign recommendations ready to be implemented" and more.
08/14/2011: Boston Globe
Worried about aging? Relax
Reducing stress is an effective way to ease ills of later life.
08/09/2011: The Mind Body Connector
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We are pleased to share the first issue of The Mind Body Connector, a new resource to help you stay current with the latest news from the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine (BHI).
08/08/2011: The Colorado Springs Gazette
Winning the battle against PTSD, fighting a battle for legitimacy
Therapy gets results, but not funding. Colorado Springs Gazette quotes MGH physician Herbert Benson.
08/05/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Weight Center restructures," "Team fights increased cholera in Haiti" and more.
08/03/2011: Global Health Technology 2.0: Leaping Over the Gap with Collaborative Invention
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IEEE Pulse article about the innovative collaboration between the Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology’s (CIMIT), the Center for Global Health at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Innovations in International Health at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (IIH@MIT)
08/01/2011: Radiology Rounds
Imaging Obese Patients
The imaging of obese patients presents challenges within most modalities, ranging from equipment weight limits to attenuation by fat tissue. Solutions including specialized equipment and new image-reconstruction techniques are helping to serve this growing patient group.
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07/29/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue "Carpenter Professorship established," "CCRP celebrates a decade of health and wellness with the MGH" and more.
07/22/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "MGH moves up in national rankings," "What is … the MGH? 'Jeopardy!' features MGH category" and more.
07/15/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "On the move: CSPS and ED first into new Lunder Building," "MGHers score visit from Stanley Cup," and more.
07/07/2011: Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard Newsletter
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07/01/2011: Radiology Rounds
Elastography
Elastography is a promising technique for several purposes, including identification and localization of prostate cancer for biopsy and therapy, and for staging of liver fibrosis.
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07/01/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Lunder Dedication Week," "Austen Inpatient Care Pavilion features 150 rooms," "Care redesign teams move forward with implementation" and more.
06/24/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "A blast from the past," "'My Giving Helps' nears goal," "Understanding ED utilization," and more.
06/20/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis
Although the primary uses for cardiac CT include anatomic imaging of the chest and coronary arteries, dual-source cardiac CT has superior temporal resolution that allows functional imaging.
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06/17/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "MGH celebrates Bicentennial Scholars," "Experience 'The Wonder of Lunder'" and more.
06/10/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this issue, "MGHers POPP!" "Cancer Center celebrates the one hundred," "My Giving Helps, develop innovative care models," "MGH launches new award to support research,"
06/09/2011: Advances in Cancer
Advances in Cancer: Spring 2011
Advances in Cancer: Spring 2011 edition
06/01/2011: Synergy Magazine: A Year in Review/A Look to the Future 2011
Synergy Magazine
Bold New Options: Pioneering the Next Generation of Cancer Care
06/01/2011: Radiology Rounds
Ultra-Low Radiation Dose Renal CT Examinations
Mass General Imaging has dramatically lowered the CT radiation dose for renal stone examinations. While the reported average dose for abdominal/pelvic CT is 15 mSv, at Mass General the dose is about 5.4 mSv for initial diagnosis and 0.85 to 3 mSv for follow-up examinations.
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05/27/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Run to Home Base 2011," "New director of Social Services announced," "Joint Commission lab survey to occur by Aug. 28," and more.
05/25/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
In this case, cardiac CTA enabled the assessment of coronary artery anatomy and cardiac function with a single non-invasive examination.
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05/20/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Celebrating Nurse Recognition Week," "MGH Chapel marks 70 years," "A new level of green building," and more.
05/06/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "In Memoriam: James J. Mongan, MD," "The MGH celebrates Administrative Support Staff Day," "7News-Partners HealthCare Health and Fitness Expo returns" and more
05/02/2011: Radiology Rounds
Mass General Imaging Global Health Programs
Mass General Imaging Global Health Programs (IGHP) aim to address unmet medical imaging needs and healthcare disparities for vulnerable and crisis-affected populations.
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04/29/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this issue, "MGH Learning Laboratory," "Springtime brings smiles to all," "North End Community Health Center marks 40 years," and more.
04/25/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Myocardial Viability by Cardiac MRI
Cardiac MRI offers superior spatial resolution and has emerged as the gold standard for the quantification of myocardial scar via late gadolinium enhancement (LGE).
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04/22/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "SAC meeting: Reviewing past and present scientific milestones, future challenges," "Celebrating prize-winning MGH research," "Running for a cause," and more.
04/15/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this issue, "YouthCare Gala raises nearly $800,000," "A grateful family thanks MGH Transplant Center staff," "Career Information Day at MGH," "Three MGH nurses named regional Nursing Spectrum finalists," and more.
04/11/2011: Mindscapes Spring 2011
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of the Dept. of Psychiatry. In this issue: learn about Behavioral Medicine at MGH, and our new Child Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Clinic.
04/08/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this issue, "Valued volunteers: MGH Celebrates first Volunteer Recognition Week," "SAC meeting to honor past scientific leadership, address current challenges," and more.
04/01/2011: Radiology Rounds
3D Mammography
Breast tomosynthesis offers better sensitivity and specificity than conventional mammography, with fewer false positives, fewer false negatives, and a radiation dose that is well within recommended guidelines.
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04/01/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Seconds count," "New mural on Bigelow 6," "March is Social Work Month," "Steps to Sucess," and more.
04/01/2011: 2011 Spring Summer Dermatology Newsletter
Spring Summer Mass General Dermatology Newsletter
Spring and Summer 2011 Volume 2: MGH Dermatology Newsletter. Read brief articles focused on maintaining healthy skin and the latest advances in treatments for skin conditions.
04/01/2011: Chiefs' Notes Spring 2011
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Streamlined Access for Inpatient and Outpatient Referrals
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03/31/2011: Center for Global Health
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Spring 2011 update from the Center for Global Health
03/31/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Left Circumflex to Coronary Sinus Fistula
Cardiac CT provides detailed evaluation of a coronary AV-fistula (CAF) and its relationship with surrounding structures.
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03/25/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Hot of the presses: MGH history book now available," "First Partners Medical Education Awards," "New chief of Palliative Care" and more.
03/18/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "3D mammography," "Assisting in Japan," and "Harris Center 14th Annual Public Forum," and more.
03/11/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Excellence Every Day: Joint Commission lab survey window opens," "A day in the life," "Lunder Building patient floors enhance patient- and family-oriented care," and more.
03/07/2011: Radiology Rounds
Flat Panel Volume CT (fpVCT)
Flat panel volume CT (fpVCT) covers larger volumes, has higher spatial resolution, and suffers from fewer artifacts than multidetector CT. The technology, now available for clinical research at Mass General, has applications in musculoskeletal and vascular imaging.
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03/04/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: Feb. 25, 2011: "A day of bicentennial events and activities," "The MGH, McLean and public officials renew charter at the State House," "History book co-author discusses capturing the MGH spirit," and more.
03/01/2011: Cancer Center News
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How an innovative Colorectal Cancer Screening Navigator Program is reducing disparities in screening rates.
02/25/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "First 100 medical and surgical cases," "Bicentennial Corner," "Lunder Building fifth floor houses infrastructural hub," and more
02/21/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Asymptomatic Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Cardiac CT has the combination of excellent spatial resolution and a large field-of-view, and is thus ideally suited for the delineation of associated cardiovascular anomalies.
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02/18/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Charter milestone," "Lunder Building to 'Go Live' this summer," "Multicultural Affairs office hosts first alumni reunion," and more
02/11/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Sharing Science: MGHers volunteer at Timilty science fair," "The sweetness of giving," "Paul S. Russell, MD, Museum highlights evolution of MGH medical innovation," and more.
02/09/2011: New Tanning Treatment Promises Younger Skin
New Tanning Treatment Promises Younger Skin
WCVB-TV, Ch. 5, The Boston Channel. Mass General's Mathew Avram, MD comments on the the effects of LED lighting.
02/04/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue of Hotline: "One smile at a time: Former patient's mother brings birthday joy to MGH patient," "MGH and CBS care," "New radiation oncology technologies in the Lunder Building," and more.
02/01/2011: Radiology Rounds
Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy
The protocol for gastric emptying scintigraphy at Mass General has been updated to conform to internationally recognized standards, including a standard low-fat meal labeled with 99mTc- sulfur colloid followed by imaging immediately after eating and at 1, 2, and 4 hours.
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01/31/2011: Cardiovascular Images
Fever in a Young Man with Mechanical Valves
Transesophageal cardiac ultrasound is the gold standard in evaluating suspected prosthetic valve endocarditis. Initial results have demonstrated that cardiac CT compares favorably and has added value in pre-operative planning and exclusion of coronary artery disease prior to surgery.
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01/28/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Helping hands in India," "Keith D. Lillemoe, MD, to lead Department of Surgery," "'Dark Tide' author visits MGH book club," and more
01/21/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this issue, "Gardner serves in Haiti as Durant fellow," "MLK tribute event features locsal writer," "Lunder Building brings medical imaging technologies to the patient," "Help for their homeland," and more
01/14/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue "MGH's first new employees of 2011," "Examining racial and ethnic stereotypes in health care," "Materials Management at the Lunder Building," and more.
01/10/2011: The Boston Globe
Resident Good - More and more, hospitals see the upside of global health programs
Includes coverage of Mass General Center for Global Health
01/07/2011: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Oh, baby! MGH celebrates first babies of bicentennial year," "MGH Warren Triennial Prize to honor pioneers of cellular reprogramming," "MGH past and future now highlighted online," "Big heart, big smile, Big Papi," and more.
01/07/2011: Advances in Cancer
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Advances in Cancer: Winter 2011 edition
01/03/2011: Radiology Rounds
Diagnosing Insufficiency Fractures in the Pelvis and Proximal Femur
MRI is more sensitive than radiography or CT imaging for the diagnosis of insufficiency fractures. MRI may be helpful in distinguishing insufficiency fractures from pathological fractures due to tumor infiltration.
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01/01/2011: Mass General Magazine
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Mass General Magazine is a publication for supporters and friends of Massachusetts General Hospital that takes you inside the hospital and explores its patient care and research programs here and around the world. It features rich photo essays and in-depth profiles from across the Mass General world.
01/01/2011: Advances at Mass General
Advances at Mass General, winter 2011 issue
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01/01/2011: Advances at Mass General
Advances at Mass General, winter 2011 issue
Read Advances at Mass General, a bi-annual news magazine published for our colleagues from the physicians of Massachusetts General Hospital.
12/24/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "MGH celebrates two centuries," "Bruins lace up to deliver toys," "Songfest singers bring holiday cheer," "In Memoriam: Lawrence 'Larry' E. Martin," and more.
12/23/2010: Department of OMS Newsletter - Winter 2010
Dept of OMS Newsletter - Winter 2010-11
Highlists from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Fall and Winter of 2010
12/17/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "'Tis the season," "Shedding light on harmful effects if tobacco smoke," "Red Sox Holiday Caravan stops at MassGeneral Hospital for Children," and more
12/17/2010: Cardiovascular Images
A Problematic Pediatric Pulmonary Artery
This case demonstrates the complementary role of cardiac CT to traditional imaging modalities in the evaluation of complex congenital heart disease in carefully selected patients.
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12/10/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Global Health Symposium: Day-long event draws physicians, scientists and policy makers," "Baselga first incumbent of Chabner Chair in Hematology Oncology," "MGH caregivers share experiences in Haiti" and more
12/06/2010: Mindscapes Fall 2010
Mindscapes Fall 2010 (PDF)
The newsletter for friends and supporters of the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital.
12/03/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Showcasing primary care," "Required safety training available on the web through HealthStream," "Pneumatic tube system ready to connect to the Lunder Building," "MGH participates in Great American Smokeout," and more
11/24/2010: MGH News
MGH Center for Global Health Hosts Inaugural Symposium
Coverage on the MGH Center for Global Health inaugural symposium
11/22/2010: Proto Magazine
Herbert Benson: The Mind’s Healing Power
A pioneer in meditation reflects on the past and future of research into the mind body connection.
11/19/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Tenth Anniversary," MGH museum of medical innovation," "Honoring veterans and their families," and more.
11/19/2010: Cardiovascular Images
Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Calling a Spade a Spade
ApHCM is characterized as concentric, apical left ventricular thickening, resulting in a spade-like morphology of the left ventricular cavity during end diastole. In the case presented here, cardiac MRI was vital in demonstrating focal areas of fibrosis in the apical wall of the left ventricle.
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11/15/2010: Harvard Gazette
Partnerships, training key to global health
Coverage on the MGH Center for Global Health inaugural symposium
11/15/2010: The Boston Globe
Hospital without borders
Q&A with MGH physician David Bangsberg
11/15/2010: The Boston Globe
Hospital Without Borders
Q & A with MGH Physician David Bangsberg
11/12/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Uniting to support neighbors in need," "MGH on the front lines: A historical perspective of the MGH through wartime," "MGH and MGHfC celebrate passage of three child-safety laws," and more.
11/05/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue, "Spooktacular celebrations," "Incentive for flu shot documentation," "MGH United Way launches Nov. 8" and more
11/05/2010: Radiology Rounds
STAT Radiology Orders
In order to minimize inappropriate use of STAT radiology examinations, Mass General is changing the physicians order entry (POE) process. All patients who need STAT exams must be transported by medical staff to the designated scanner (with the exception of portable examinations).
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11/01/2010: Greetings & Salutations
Greetings and Salutations (Fall 2010)
Read about the Stoeckle Center's recent work!
10/29/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: Providing HOPE, Leadership meeting describes path for the future, MGH Disparities Solutions Center delves into history of health care disparities, and more.
10/22/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "'Individual Care, Global Impact,'" "Ether day: MGH celebrates longtime employees," "First annual PCS awards ceremony celebrates star employees," and more.
10/15/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "The essence of service: 2010 González Award recognizes outstanding service," "Portrait presentation commemorates Fuller Albright, MD," "MGH researchers elected to Institute of Medicine," and more.
10/10/2010: Mindscapes Fall 2010
Treating genetic deficit linked to negative symptoms in schizophrenia
Dr. Josh Roffman contributes with an article which discusses using nutritional supplements to improve treatment of patients with schizophrenia.
10/08/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue, "Aladdin's Adventure," "MGH hosts president of Latvia," "Cracking the glass ceiling," and more.
10/01/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue, "MGH teams up with Patriots to help Kick Cancer," "Bowditch Prize awarded to Meyer, Ferris and Weil," and more.
10/01/2010: Cardiovascular Images
Epicardial and Mediastinal Fat Mimicking Pericardial Effusion
Excess epicardial and mediastinal fat can mimic pericardial effusion and/or pericardial masses. In addition, excess fat can also have mass effect with or without hemodynamic significance.
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10/01/2010: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Neurological Complications of Tumors of the Sella and Parasellar Region
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
10/01/2010: Radiology Rounds
Gadoxetic Acid (Eovist) and Hepatobiliary MR Imaging
Gadoxetic acid (Eovist) is a new hepatobiliary MR contrast agent that is specifically taken up by hepatocytes and therefore provides increased lesion-liver contrast compared to standard extracellular contrast agents.
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09/24/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue, "Stand Up to Cancer," "Emergency Preparedness at home and work," "Thanking MGH blood donors," and more.
09/17/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: "Smoke KNOT Here," "MGH Midwives in Haiti," "VIC: Accelerating results from bench to bedside," and more.
09/15/2010: 2010-2011 Fall/Winter Dermatology Newsletter
2010-2011 MGH Dermatology Newsletter
Read brief articles focused on maintaining healthy skin and the latest advances in treatments for skin conditions.
09/13/2010: Boston Globe
Cycle of stress
Getting pregnant, having monster PMS - how the S factor may play a part
09/03/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: "Royal Treatment: MGHfC Cancer Center patients are knights and queens for a day," "Honoring graduates of MGH Youth Programs," "Joung receives prestigious NIH Pioneer Award," and more.
09/03/2010: Time to tighten rules on tanning beds
White Coat News: Time to tighten rules on tanning beds
Boston.com/health : White Coat News Coverage of journal commentary by Mass. General Physician, David Fisher MD, PhD regarding tightening access to tanning beds for minors under 18 years of age.
09/01/2010: Alternative Therapies in Health
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Integrative Health and Healing as a Challenge
This is a special issue on nursing, offered in partnership with Holistic Nursing Journal.
09/01/2010: Radiology Rounds
Multi-Energy Computed Tomography - New Opportunities In Imaging the Abdomen
Materials can be distinguished based on their differences in attenuation properties at different x-ray energies. CT scanners are now available that can almost simultaneously acquire images at two energy levels, either by using two x-ray tubes or a single x-ray tube capable of rapid energy (kVp) switching. Multi-energy scanning may be advantageous for lesion detection and characterization, but the benefits must be weighed against the potential for increased radiation exposure.
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09/01/2010: Harvard Magazine
The Politics of Paying for HIV Care
Coverage mentions the work of MGH investigators David Bangsberg and Bruce Walker
09/01/2010: Harvard Magazine
The Social Epidemic: Battling HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
Coverage on South African work of MGH physician Brian Zanoni
08/27/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Circular Letter bicentennial," Palliative care: New study shows improved quality of life, extended survival in lung cancer patients," "MGH Transplant Center hosts inaugural golf tournament," and more.
08/20/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "MGH celebrates 200-year anniversary of the Circular Letter," "MGH history book to commemorate bicentennial," "The Building for the Third Century: A hallmark of the future," and more.
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Healing the Whole Patient
Article includes the work of MGH physician Krista Dong
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Fighting Brain Drain
Coverage includes the work of MGH physicians David Bangsberg and Bruce Walker
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Bringing Pride and Plans to Life
Coverage includes the work of MGH physician David Bangsberg
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Subtle Improvements
Article includes the work of MGH physician Ingrid Bassett
08/19/2010: Harvard Magazine
Life, on the Soccer Field
Coverage includes MGH physician Bruce Walker
08/18/2010: Palliative Care Can Extend Life, Reduce Depression
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A new study by doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Cancer Center has shown that in lung cancer patients, the addition of palliative care measures at the time of diagnosis can significantly extend a patient’s life.
08/13/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Patriot's day," "Bicentennial Corner," "Cardiac patients reunite old friend," and more
08/06/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "A special bond: MGH caregiver officiates wedding for patient, "Sports medicine experience," "Chatting with Kim Parks, DO, of 'Boston Med'" and more.
08/03/2010: Sun-Phobic Writer Provokes Envy, Laughter with Panama Hat
Bloomberg News: Sun-Phobic Writer Provokes Envy, Laughter with his Panama Hat
Bloomberg News: Bloomberg Reporter Philip Boroff talks about how wearing protective head gear can help you to look great and help to minimize tanning risks. Chief of Dermatology for Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. David Fisher, discusses tanning risks.
08/02/2010: Radiology Rounds
Multiparametric MR Imaging for Prostate Cancer
Diffusion weighted MRI (DWI), and dynamic contrast enhancement (DCE) MRI increase the sensitivity and specificity of prostate cancer detection over that of T2 weighted imaging alone; the combination of these techniques is referred to as multiparametric MR imaging.
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07/30/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "A second chance: MGHfC and MEEI help save Haitian child with eye cancer," "MGHfC opens Ronald McDonald House Charities Family Rooms," "Chatting with Mike O'Donnell, RN, of "Boston Med," and more.
07/23/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue, "Disparities Solutions Center celebrates five-year anniversary," "MGHfC honors amazing moms," "MGH Student Health Center at Chelsea receives high marks," and more.
07/16/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "MGH Picnic: Eat, Sing, Play," "MGH ranks among top," "They're Your Parents, Too!" and more
07/12/2010: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mind-body medicine training works on hospital staff, too
Registered nurse Terry Lang at the Positive Health Clinic at Allegheny General Hospital has found a way to help some of them get past their needle phobia: the deep-breathing relaxation technique she and 13 other AGH doctors and staff members learned in recent training with the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
07/02/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "MGH physicians perform at Partners at the Pops," "MGH honors pioneer in arthroscopic surgery," "MESAC promotes medication safety via medication manual" and more.
07/01/2010: OMS Newsletter--Summer 2010
OMS Newsletter--Summer 2010
Highlights from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the spring and summer 2009-2010.
07/01/2010: Radiology Rounds
Hybrid SPECT/CT: Enhancing Nuclear Medicine
SPECT/CT combines the anatomic details seen in CT images with functional information from single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) nuclear imaging, providing better anatomic localization of lesions than standard nuclear medicine images.
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06/28/2010: Cardiovascular Images
Secundum Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Cardiac ultrasound is the primary imaging modality for diagnosis, morphologic assessment and follow-up of patients with ASDs (atrial septal defects). Knowledge of the size, location and associated abnormalities is critical for planning of surgical or percutaneous procedures, and in such cases cardiac CT has desirable imaging characteristics.
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06/14/2010: Synergy Magazine: Spring 2010
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This issue, entitled "A year in review...a look to the future" highlights the Cancer Center's progress in understanding, preventing and curing cancer over the last year.
06/07/2010: Advances at the Mass General Cancer Center - Summer 2010
Advances at the Mass General Cancer Center - Summer 2010
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06/04/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Health and Fitness Expo June 12 and 13," "My Giving Helps Employee Campaign launched," Workplace emotions workshop," "Visiting Clerkship Program celebrates 20 years," "Five years on the frontier," and more.
06/01/2010: Radiology Rounds
CT Perfusion Imaging of the Brain
CT perfusion imaging is used to estimate infarct core in acute stroke patients for whom MR-DWI (diffusion weighted imaging) cannot be obtained in a timely manner or is contra-indicated. Strict protocol rules ensure that total radiation exposure is substantially below the FDA maximum dose of 500 mGy.
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05/28/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "Women in Medicine: No mountain to high to climb," "Overcoming the odds," "Champions of success," "MAO celebrates URM graduates and their accomplishments" and more
05/26/2010: Cardiovascular Images
An Incidental Left Atrial Congenital Anomaly
Cor triatriatum sinister is a residual membrane in the left atrium. The diagnosis can be made by 2D or transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac CT, or cardiac MRI. In the case discussed here, second-generation dual-source CT technology offered a high-quality diagnostic test while exposing the patient to a low radiation dose.
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05/25/2010: Cultural Fun in the Summer Sun
Cultural Fun in the Summer Sun Press Release
During the month of June the MGH Blood Donor Center will be hosting Cultural Fun in the Summer Sun. All donors will be entered to win admission or memberships to select museums in the greater Boston area.
05/23/2010: Therapy Times
Tuesdays With an SLP
Paige Nalipinski, senior speech language pathologist and project coordinator at MGH, writes about ALS care guidelines and her experience working with patients at the MGH ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic.
05/21/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: A new start: MGHfC provides comfort and care to young girl and her mother from Haiti; Caring hearts; MGH midwives: An international perspective; and more.
05/14/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: "The MGH celebrates Nurses Week," "Ether documentary wins state fair prize,"Children in Health Care Week highlights good health and fun," "Inaugural Linda Kelly Nursing Lecture held" and more.
05/07/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this week's issue: Take Our Children to Work Day, MGH calmly avoids deep water during citywide emergency, Admitting and Registration Services offer first impression, MGH implements LabExpress, and MGH Leadership Meeting highlights CMS survey, MGH budget and health care reform
05/03/2010: Radiology Rounds
Whole-Body MRI
Whole-body MRI is a noninvasive technique that acquires images of the entire body in the coronal plane only using fast MR pulse sequences. Among other uses, it is a promising method for screening pediatric patients with small round blue cell tumors for metastases, including lymphoma and neuroblastoma.
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05/01/2010: Greetings & Salutations (May 2010)
Greetings & Salutations (May 2010)
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05/01/2010: Lancet Neurology
Safety and efficacy of lithium in combination with riluzole for treatment of amyotrophic lateral scl
Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with a time-to-event design assessing the safety and efficacy of lithium in combination with riluzole in patients with ALS.
04/23/2010: Cardiovascular Images
CT Angiography with Reduced Radiation - The Dawn of a New Era
Our patient was scanned in the "Flash" mode using the new high-pitch CT scanner, which has a scanning speed of up to 43 cm/s and a temporal resolution of 75 ms. Therefore, an entire chest examination can be completed in just 0.6 seconds.
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04/16/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: Cuts for a Cause, MGH Pharmacy restructures and expands, Health and Fitness Expo June 12 and 13, Addressing the health care disparities gap, Raising awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation, Ives Erickson receives UMass Chancellor's Award
04/15/2010: Mindscapes 2010, Spring
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of the Department of Psychiatry.
04/09/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: Springtime once again; MGH leads international study to identify vulnerable plaques; In Memoriam: Marjorie Ionta, PT; MGH Police and Security remind staff to wear their ID badge; Ambulatory Practice of the Future: Meet the director; Career Information Day highlights health professions
04/02/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: MGH forum on Haiti relief efforts, A life-saving gift, Patient Safety Awareness Week offers patient safety insight, Fashion luminaries discuss eating disorders at Harris Center forum, Martin Research Award honorees,
04/01/2010: Radiology Rounds
Three-dimensional Ultrasound Imaging
Three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography employs a transducer that records spatial information; the entire data set is stored for subsequent analysis. 3D imaging adds accurate volume measurements of lesions and structures, which is not available with current 2D ultrasound imaging.
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04/01/2010: Chiefs' Notes Spring 2010
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MassGeneral for Children Expands Outpatient Specialty Services on the North Shore
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03/22/2010: Cardiovascular Images
Caseous Necrosis of the Mitral Valve
Caseous necrosis of the mitral valve is a rare form of mitral annular calcification (MAC) in which there is high atherosclerotic burden with central "caseous" necrosis, which can resemble a tumor. In this case, cardiac CT was an ideal complementary modality that was helpful in narrowing down the differential diagnosis.
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03/12/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: SAC meeting takes a global view; Eat Street Cafe goes green, yellow and red; "Books and Bands" supports Home Base Program; and more.
03/05/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: Run to Home Base has new finish line; Patient Safety with Jeffrey B. Cooper, PhD; Community anti-drug efforts move eastward; APF to open during summer 2010; MGH achieves first "90/90" hand hygiene year; MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center
03/01/2010: Radiology Rounds
CT and Radiation Safety Issues
Although substantially higher than that from conventional x-ray imaging, the radiation exposure associated with diagnostic CT imaging is considered to be low by the Health Physics Society. At Mass General, a number of dose-reduction strategies are in place to minimize radiation exposure from CT imaging.
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02/26/2010: MGH Hotline
MGH Hotline 2.26.10
In this issue: Thinking globally, acting locally; MGH goes red for women's heart health; MGH Haitian community offers thanks; Task force results lead to revised chemotherapy preparation process; Rollout of bedside computers for EMAPPS and ACD; and A dedicated Friend
02/26/2010: Cardiovascular Images
Sudden Hypotension and Transient ST Segment Changes in a Patient with an Aortic Valve Mass
A CT was performed to exclude a pulmonary embolus, with surprising results: a mobile mass.
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02/19/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: "Making a measurable difference: Revere CARES receives national award," "Students explore health care field during MGH Shadow Day," "IV infusion devices move from 'smart' to 'intelligent'" and more
02/12/2010: 02/12/10: MGH Hotline
MGH Hotline 02/12/10
In this issue: Super Bowl PSA airs with help from the MGH; Heartache and Hope; MAO residents and fellows rally together for Haiti; MGH Imaging Safety Champion retreat; Speed networking event connects faculty; 2010 Celebration of Science and SAC meeting
02/10/2010: Drugs.com
Link to Drugs.com article on study led by Dr. Andrew Tager
Amira Pharmaceuticals announces efficacy of LPA1 antagonist in a preclinical model of scleroderma
02/05/2010: MGH Hotline
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In this issue: "MGH couple’s son wins 'babyGap' contest," "In the right place at the right time," "New pathways reconnect
the MGH campus" and more.
02/01/2010: Radiology Rounds
Vertebral Augmentation
Despite two recent small studies that failed to demonstrate statistically significant benefit from vertebral augmentation in osteoporotic patients, we continue to offer bone augmentation for properly selected patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, as well as metastatic bone lesions.
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01/27/2010: Cardiovascular Images
Left Main Coronary Artery Arising From the Right Sinus of Valsalva
Coronary CTA is emerging as the gold-standard in elucidating the origin, the size, the course, and the presence or absence of proximal anatomical or functional obstruction of congenital coronary anomalies.
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01/22/2010: MGH Hotline
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Jan. 22, 2010 issue. Includes stories "Help for Haiti," "Coordinated efforts send supplies to Haiti" and "Slavin welcomes the MGH's first new employees of 2010"
01/15/2010: MGH Hotline
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Jan. 15, 2010 issue. Includes stories on "Caring for Haiti," "A heartwarming weddingon Ellison 10," and "Harvard Credit Union helps MGH Fund."
01/11/2010: Urology Highlight Report 2010
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On June 10th in the year 1910, the Trustees of the
Massachusetts General Hospital voted to establish
a “Genito-Urinary Department” at the hospital,
meaning that our department will celebrate its
100 year anniversary in June 2010. We are also
honored to help celebrate the hospital’s bicentennial
in 2011, marking 200 years of commitment to clinical care, teaching, research
and community outreach.
01/04/2010: Radiology Rounds
Imaging Suspected Cervical Spine Trauma
Radiographic imaging is not recommended for cervical trauma patients who meet low-risk criteria. Large-scale studies have demonstrated that certain clinical criteria can be used reliably to guide the selection of patients for cervical imaging using CT, x-ray, or MRI.
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01/01/2010: Cascades Winter 2010
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Comprehensive Food Allergy Program Integrates Research, Education
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12/12/2009: Urology Highlights Report 2009
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The Massachusetts General Hospital Urology
Department has made progress on multiple fronts
during the past academic year.
12/07/2009: Cardiovascular Images
Pulmonary Artery Percutaneous Stenting in a Patient with Takayasu's Arteritis
Simultaneous diagnostic enhancement of the coronary and pulmonary arteries is now possible with modern scanners and protocols.
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12/01/2009: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Growth Hormone Therapy in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Risk of Cancer Recurrence and Development of S
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/01/2009: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Newsletter
Link to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's article on study led by Dr. Andrew Tager
Amira Pharmaceuticals developing a new drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
11/23/2009: Radiology Rounds
Decision Analysis
Investigators in radiology are actively expanding research efforts in decision analysis to compare new and existing imaging techniques, and to identify which imaging approaches can most benefit at-risk populations
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11/02/2009: Radiology Rounds
Special Issue: Response to the USPSTF Recommendations for Mammography
We believe that the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on mammography are based on flawed analysis of the data and continue to support the scientifically based recommendations of the American Cancer Society that annual mammographic screening should begin at age 40.
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11/02/2009: Cardiovascular Images
ECG-gated Cardiac CT of a Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm Pre/Post- Percutaneous Intervention
This case highlights the added clinical value of using non-invasive ECG-gated cardiac CT for surveillance and management of graft aneurysms pre- and post- surgical/percutaneous interventions.
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11/01/2009: Dystonia Newsletter 2009
Dystonia Newsletter 2009
The “Dystonia Update” is an annual newsletter from the research laboratories of Xandra O. Breakefield, PhD and Nutan Sharma, MD, PhD about dystonia research at Massachusetts General Hospital. In the newsletter you will learn about ongoing research projects and the people behind dystonia research, and find answers to commonly asked questions.
11/01/2009: Mass General Magazine
House Calls for the Homeless
How one Mass General physician is helping Boston’s homeless community stay healthy against all odds.
10/09/2009: Synergy Magazine: Fall 2009
Synergy: Fall 2009
This issue of Synergy focuses on sarcoma and soft tissue cancers.
10/05/2009: Radiology Rounds
Iterative Image Reconstruction Method (ASIR): Lowering CT Radiation Dose and Improving Image Quality
A new CT reconstruction algorithm, adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR), has effectively increases image quality by reducing noise, also enabling lower radiation doses.
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10/05/2009: Cardiovascular Images
Delayed Myocardial Enhancement at MDCT in a Patient with Sarcoidosis and ICD
Despite the relative lower contrast to noise ratio of CT images compared to MRI, contrast-enhanced CT can detect myocardial fibrosis in the majority of cases with delayed enhancement techniques.
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10/01/2009: Cascades Fall 2009
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A Team Approach Benefits Children with Bone and Soft-Tissue Sarcomas
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09/07/2009: Cardiovascular Images
Adenosine Induced Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Using Dual Source Computed Tomography
Cardiac CT may allow non-invasive simultaneous evaluation of coronary anatomy and physiology in a single study.
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09/07/2009: Radiology Rounds
MR Enterography for Crohn's Disease
For patients with Chron's disease, MR enterography offers an alternate imaging method that provides high image resolution and excellent soft-tissue contrast without exposure to the ionizing radiation of a CT exam.
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08/03/2009: Radiology Rounds
Imaging for Sinusitis
Multidetector CT (MDCT) is the imaging modality of choice for chronic sinusitis because it clearly shows air spaces, opacification of sinuses, and bony anatomy.
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08/02/2009: Mindscapes Summer 2009
Mindscapes Summer 2009 (PDF)
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry newsletter for friends and supporters.
07/30/2009: Annual Report 2008
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Read about the Stoeckle Center's work to revitalize primary care through education, research, and innovation.
07/06/2009: Radiology Rounds
Augmentation Therapy for Vertebral Compression Fractures
Augmentation therapy, including kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty, in which cement is placed percutaneously into a fractured vertebral body, results in a marked improvement in pain within 24 hours in 80-90% of those treated.
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07/01/2009: Boston Chair Massage Comes to the MGH Blood Donor Center
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07/01/2009: X-Treme Summer Fun at the MGH Blood Donor Center
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Check out this publication to find out more about X-treme Summer Fun at the MGH Blood Donor Center!
07/01/2009: Escape to the Cape with the MGH Blood Donor Center
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07/01/2009: Give Blood and Get Away with the MGH Blood Donor Center
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Need a vacation? Give blood in the month of September and you could do just that! To find out how check out this publication!
06/30/2009: www.eurekalert.org
Link to full Arthritis & Rheumatism news release on study led by Dr. Allen Steere
CIID investigators provide greater understanding of Lyme disease-causing bacteria
06/22/2009: Greetings & Salutations #11
Greetings & Salutations #11
View the June/July newsletter, as well as the General Medicine Division (GMD) Transition News for June 2009.
06/18/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines
In this Issue: MGH Volunteer Recognition Day - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Documentation - Patient Education - The Knight Center - MGH School of Nursing Signature Quilt - Reflection of an EED Champion - Clinical Narrative: Katie Teele, PT - Above and Beyound: Helping a Patient in Distress - New Cullen Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - Celebrating Eucharistic Ministers - Prayer Shawls: a Sacred Gift of Hope - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: An Update on Restraint Use - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Advance Care Planing
06/08/2009: Cardiovascular Images
Persistent 5th Aortic Arch in Patient with Known Intrauterine Thalidomide Exposure
Persistence of the 5th aortic arch is a rare congenital vascular anomaly which may be seen in isolation or associated with other congenital cardiac or vascular anomalies.
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06/01/2009: Radiology Rounds
Preparing Children for Imaging Studies
Fast scanning methods, combined with behavior distraction techniques, can often help children undergo imaging studies without sedation or general anesthesia.
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05/28/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - Nurse Week 2009 Science, safety take center stage - May 28, 2009
In this Issue: Patient outcomes 'hardwired' to Excellence Every Day - Therapeutic Touch - The wisdom of experience - The effect of music on patient undergoing cerebral angiography - Patients' perception of feeling known by their nurses - The Institute for Patient Care - The Pursuit of Quality - 2009 Yvonne L. Munn Nursing Research Awards - Interactive nursing research…
05/07/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines
In this Issue: New Technology in Orthotics - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Environment of Care - The Bowditch Prize - The Brian M. McEachern Extraordinary Care Award - Visiting Scholar for Cardiac Nursing - National Donate Life Month - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Clare Cole, RN - Clinical Narrative: Ann Haywood-Baxter; MDiv - New Graduate in Critical Care Nursing Program - Nursing Research Committee Journal Club - Feilding the Issues I: Changes in Heparin Administration - Fielding the Issues II: Understanding the Joint Commission - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - 65Plus an Update
05/04/2009: Radiology Rounds
High Field (1.0 T) Extremity MRI
The dedicated extremity MR scanner at Mass General Imaging West, Waltham, is designed for scanning the hand, wrist, elbow, foot, ankle, and knee. Diagnostic quality is comparable to 1.5 T conventional MR scanners.
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05/04/2009: Cardiovascular Images
Intravenous Leiomyomatosis Presenting as Recurrent Syncope
Intravenous leiomyomatosis is a rare proliferation of histologically benign smooth muscle cells within the venous system, whose etiology has been postulated to result from vascular invasion of a uterine leiomyoma.
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05/01/2009: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Investigational Uses of Human Growth Hormone - Focus on Obesity and Heart Failure
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
05/01/2009: Introduction to the Patient Centered Medical Home
Medical Home video
Emmi Solutions produced this short video on the Medical Home.
04/23/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Occuaptional Therapy Helping patients perform daily activities to the best...
Inside this Issue: Occupational Therapy Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Anticoagulation Management - Helping Children Cope in Difficult Economic Times - Social Service Presentation - Norman Knight Visiting Scholar Program - Clinical Narrative: Lisa Lovett, LICSW - Stephanine Macaluso, RN, Excellence in Clinical Practice Award - The Orren Carrere Fox Award - Fielding the Issues: Fall Prevention - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Nurse Week Schedule
04/21/2009: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Investigational Uses of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone: Focus On Obesity and Congestive Heart Fa
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
04/06/2009: STAR Expo Blood Drive
04/06/2009: Radiology Rounds
Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction by Defecography
Defecography is a dynamic fluoroscopy examination that is valuable for patients with pelvic floor disorders, primarily constipation and certain forms of fecal incontinence.
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04/06/2009: Cardiovascular Images
New-Onset Chest Pain
LMCA (left main coronary atresia) is a rare coronary anomaly in which there is no left main ostium, and the proximal left main trunk ends blindly.
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04/03/2009: STAR Convention Blood Drive
04/02/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - Patient Care Services Welcomes Ann Scott Blouin
In this Issue: Ann Scott Blouin Visit - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Universal Protocol - Communications Boards in the Neuro ICU - Patient Safety Awareness Week - Clinical Narrative: Lorraine Drapek, RN - Welcome eMAR - Remembrance: Miriam 'Mim' Huggard - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: Noroviruses - Announcements - Educational Offerings - National Healthcare Decisions Day
04/01/2009: Senior HealthWISE Newsletter
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Community wellness, involvement, support adn education
04/01/2009: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Spring 2009 issue
The Spring 2009 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, explores new developments in organ transplantation, the relationship between public art and public health, creating stem cells from an unlikely source and the rollercoaster history of hormone replacement therapy.
04/01/2009: BROCHURE: Primary Care: A Miracle of Modern Medicine
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[presented at the PCPCC meeting in DC on 4/28/09] Primary care: The foundation of our health care system may be the greatest miracle of modern medicine. Read more about the value of investing in primary care.
03/26/2009: Greetings & Salutations
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March April 2009 newsletter
03/19/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - Building Relationships in the GCRC
In this Issue: Building Relationships in the GCRC - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Hand Hygiene - Creating a Culture of Safety - Above and Beyond: Honoring a Sacred Promise - Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award - Clinical Narrative: Rabbi Ben Lanckton - Making a Difference: The Office of Patient Advocacy - Job Shadow Day - DVT Awareness Month - Fielding the Issues: MGH Benefits Program - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Certified Nurses Day
03/19/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - Building Relationships in the GCRC
In this Issue: Building Relationships in the GCRC - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Hand Hygiene - Creating a Culture of Safety - Above and Beyond: Honoring a Sacred Promise - Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award - Clinical Narrative: Rabbi Ben Lanckton - Making a Difference: The Office of Patient Advocacy - Job Shadow Day - DVT Awareness Month - Fielding the Issues: MGH Benefits Program - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Certified Nurses Day
03/11/2009: 2009 Platelet Saturdays
03/10/2009: Taste of the Town at MGH Blood Donor Center
03/02/2009: Radiology Rounds
Surveillance Imaging for Inherited Cancer in Pediatric Patients
Targeted imaging surveillance is often necessary to detect developing cancers in the early stages to maximize treatment benefits and survival. Ultrasound and MR are the primary imaging modalities used for surveillance
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03/02/2009: Cardiovascular Images
Cardiac Arrest While Walking in the Park
Cardiac CTA was useful in excluding coronary anomalies or cardiomyopathies, and led to a surprising diagnosis.
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03/01/2009: Senior HealthWISE Newsletter
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Community wellness, involvement, support and education
02/19/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Team Effort Produces Small Miracle for Dialysis Patient
In this Issue: Team Effort Produces Small Miracle - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Medication Reconciliation - New Menu from Nutrition & Food Services - Fielding the Issues: Rapid Response Team - The Waiting Room Reader - Clinical Narrative: Helen Brandt, RN - Symposium on Disabilities Awareness - Nursing Reseach Journal Club - Fielding the Issues II: EMAPPS - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Random Acts of Excellence
02/05/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: PCS Greeter Program Welcoming Patients and Visitors to MGH...
In this Issue: PCS Greeter Program - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Quality and Safety Resources - Kirvilatis Awards - Clinical Narrative: Maureen MacDonald, RN - EMAPPS - Fielding the Issues: Routine Rounding - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Davis Named Wilkens Fellow
02/02/2009: Radiology Rounds
Incidental Adrenal Nodules
All incidentally detected adrenal nodules need clinical evaluation and laboratory tests for hormonal secretion. Adrenal protocol CT has a high sensitivity for differentiating between benign and malignant masses.
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02/02/2009: Cardiovascular Images
51 Year Old Man with a Left Ventricular Apical Mass
Left ventricular apical aneurysm can be a sequela of myocardial infarction, most commonly from anterior wall myocardial infarction, occurring in up to 40% of these patients.
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02/01/2009: Senior HealthWISE Newsletter
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Community wellness, involvement, support and education
01/22/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: HealthStream On-line Education: Coming to a Computer Near You
In this Issue: HealthStream - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Power of Apology - Above and Beyond: Christmas Spirit - Kacmarek Recognized - IHP Doctor of Nursing Practice Program - Clinical Narrative: Kerri Tyman, RN - Tiger Team Update - Fielding the Issues: MGH Benifits Program - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Knowles Nurse Preceptor Fellowship
01/08/2009: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Excellence Every Day Champions Retreat
In this Issue: Champions Every Day Champions Retreat- Jeanette Ives Erickson: Excellence Every Day Champions - Payroll Process Improvement Team - Informed Concent for PICC Lines - Empowerment through Health Literacy - Clinical Narrative: Elizabeth Whittier, RN - Comfort and Support after Loss Memorial Service - Volunteer Pin Week - Fielding the Issues: HealthStream - Tiger Team Update: Linens - Educational Offerings - Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner Excellence Award
01/05/2009: Radiology Rounds
Update on Image Guided Ablation of Liver Tumors
In certain cases, percutaneous image-guided ablation may be considered for biopsy-confirmed hepatocellular cancer (HCC) and for colorectal cancer (CRC) metastases.
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01/05/2009: Cardiovascular Images
Bacterial Pericarditis with a Distal RCA Pseudoaneurysm
While coronary angiography has traditionally been considered the gold standard for evaluation of coronary artery aneurysms, coronary CT angiogram (CTA) has emerged as a reasonable alternative.
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01/01/2009: Senior HealthWISE Newsletter
Senior HealthWISE January 2009 Newsletter
Community wellness, involvement, support and education
01/01/2009: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Winter 2009 issue
The Winter 2009 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, features sociable robots, the model organism C. elegans, restorative neuroscience, micro medical practices and an elite set of HIV patients.
12/19/2008: MGH News Release
Link to MGH News Release on study led by Dr. Robert Gerszten
Advanced blood analysis may speed diagnosis of heart attacks
12/18/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Patient Care Services Implements New Inpatient Support Structure
In this Issue: New Inpatient Support Structure - Jeanette Ives Erickson: A Look Back at 2008 - Swallow Screening Tool - Meet Our Operations Managers - Clinical Narrative: Heather Markham, PT - The Norman Knight Clinical Support Excellence Award - HealthStream - A Stroke Response Story - Davis Inducted into FAAN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Clinical Supplies
12/18/2008: PCS News you can use
PCS News you can use - Issue - Dec 18, 2008
News and information for patient care services
12/12/2008: MGH Hotline
MGH Hotline
Ten years ago, drug and alcohol abuse among youth in the Revere community was growing at an alarming rate. In the middle schools, 59 percent of students reported smoking cigarettes at least once. At the high school level, 51 percent of students were current alcohol drinkers, and 14 percent were binge drinkers. Today, the picture is very different – and much more promising.
12/12/2008: Urology Highlights Report 2008
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We have a wide breath of funded research
topics that span many areas in Urology.
12/11/2008: A Guide to the Cancer Center for Patients and Families
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A guide to treatment programs, as well as support, education and wellness services available to patients and families.
12/04/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: 4th Annual Visiting Scholar Program
In this Issue: 4th Annual Visiting Scholar Program - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Responsiveness - Midwirery Celebrates Key Milestones - Clinical Narrative: Elizabeth MacLellan, RN and Christine Greenwood, RN - Professional Achievements - Feilding the Issues: Central Resource Nursing Team - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Remembering Nancy Jenner, RN
12/01/2008: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Cardiac Valve Effects of Dopamine Agonists
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/01/2008: Synergy
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Synergy
11/20/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Respiratory Care Celebrates Collaborative Practice
In this Issue: Respiratory Care Week - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Council on Disabilities Awareness - Physical Therapy Month - Tiger Team Update: Forms and Office Supplies - Perioperative Nurse Week - Clinical Narrative: Julie Bosworth, PT - Nursing Grand Rounds - Vascular Conference - Research Opportunities - Glove Use: Facts and Fiction - Fielding the Issues: Building for the Third Century; An Update on EMAPPS - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Excellence in Action Award: Nancy Leventhal, LICSW
11/15/2008: Vision
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11/06/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Pastoral Care Week
In this Issue: Pastoral Care Week - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Flu Shots - Latino Heritage Month - Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - Tiger Team Update - Clinical Narrative: Healther Ann Carison, RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Kathyrn Beauchamp, RN - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: International Nurse Vistors - Announcements - Educational Offerings - New On-Call Patient Shuttle
11/03/2008: Radiology Rounds
Uterine Artery Embolization
Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is recognized as a Level A (based on good and consistent scientific evidence) treatment option for the management of leiomyomas in carefully selected patients.
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11/03/2008: Cardiovascular Images
35 Year-old Woman Presenting with Dyspnea and Chest Pain
This case demonstrates the complimentary information offered by the multimodality workup of a rare myocardial tumor.
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11/01/2008: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Volume 14, Issue 2, Fall 208
The Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin is a bi-annual publication that covers important trends in research and treatment of neuroendocrine conditions and disease.
11/01/2008: MGH Senior Healthwise Newsletter
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Community wellness, involvement, support and education.
10/16/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines - PCS Office of Quality & Safety Promoting 'Excellence Every Day'
In this Issue: Promoting Excellence Every Day - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Improving the Patient Experience - Meet the Office of Quality & Safety - Clinical Narrative: Nicole Angueira, PT - FLU Vaccine Campaign - Fielding the Issues: The Center for Connected Health - Announcements - Educational Offerings - National Surgical Technologiest Week
10/06/2008: Radiology Rounds
CT Perfusion Imaging and Oncology
CT perfusion, which evaluates blood flow, blood volume, mean transit time, and vascular permeability from dynamic changes in contrast enhancement, has been used for stroke evaluation and has an emerging role in the evaluation of tumor angiogenesis.
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10/06/2008: Cardiovascular Images
Left Atrial Appendage Mixing Artifact Vs. Thrombus
64-detector-row CTA is a noninvasive and sensitive modality for detecting thrombi in the left atrial appendage of stroke patients.
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10/02/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Ramadan Brings MGH Community Together in Spirit of Unity
In this Issue: Ramadan - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Re-Designing Our Support Structure - New Graduate in Critical Care Nursing Program - MGH Pro Tech Program - Clinical Narraative: Jane Miller, RN - Fielding the Issues: Taking a Closer Look at Utilization of Blood and Blood Products - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Professional Achievements
09/29/2008: Mindscapes, 2008, Fall
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09/18/2008: Caring Headlines
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Hausman Nursing Fellowship: the future looks bright
09/18/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Hausman Nursing Fellowship: the Future Looks Bright
In this Issue: In this Issue: The Hausman Nursing Fellowship - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Efficiency and Innovation - Clinical Narrative: Carol Vivaldelli, RN - Staff Perceptions of the Professional Practice Environment Survey - Fielding the Issues: Non-Salary Tiger Teams - Announcements - Educational Offerings - More than Just a Journal Club
09/04/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Through the Patient's Eyes
In this Issue: Seeking the Patient’s Voice - Jeanette Ives Erickson: PCS Strategic Goals: an Update - The Awakening: A Story of End-of-Life Care - Clinical Narrative: Laura Tikonoff, PT - Vascular Screening Day - Fielding the Issues: The Institute for Patient Care - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Geriatric Rounds to Evaluate, Assess, and Teach (GREAT)
09/01/2008: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Fall 2008 issue
The Fall 2008 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, features mirror neurons, diabetes and bariatric surgery, battling antibiotic resistance, microfluidics and video games that promote health.
09/01/2008: Radiology Rounds
Imaging for Pre-Transplant Evaluation of Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Imaging, including CT and MR, as well as 3-D post-processing, plays a vital role in assessing the suitability of a potential donor for transplantation and for planning surgery.
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09/01/2008: Cardiovascular Images
WATCHMAN Device is on the Watch
Preliminary data suggests that LAA occlusion with a WATCHMAN System is safe and feasible, and cardiac CTA is an excellent modality to assess the integrity of the WATCHMAN device.
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08/21/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Excellence Every Day
In this Issue: Excellence Every Day - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Excellence Every Day - Patient Education Competency Packet - Clinical Pastoral Education Program - Hand Hygene Update - Get with the Guidelines - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Danielle Nolan, LICSW and Dana Madden, RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Janet Madden - Fielding the Issues 1: Staff Perceptions of the Professional Practice Environment Survey - Non-Salary Tiger-Team Update - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Ben Corrar Clanon Award
08/14/2008: Alzheimer Research Forum
Link to Alzheimer Research Forum article on study led by Dr. Joseph El Khoury
Why Good Microglia Turn Bad—A Matter of Timing?
08/04/2008: Radiology Rounds
Percutaneous Image-Guided Thermal Ablation of Renal Tumors
Three image-guided ablation therapies are in use at MGH: radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and microwave ablation; selection among these is dependent on tumor- and patient-specific factors.
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08/01/2008: Vision
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07/26/2008: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2007
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2007
PATIENTS and POSSIBILITIES
07/26/2008: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2007
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2007
PATIENTS and POSSIBILITIES
07/17/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Dedicated Inpatient-Unit Volunteer Pilot Program
In this Issue: Process Improvement - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Process Improvement - TEAM USA - Volunteer Recognition Luncheon - Ghiloni Oncology Nursing Fellowship - Cronin Raphael Award - Clinical Narrative: Mary Findeisen, RN - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: Construction Update - Construction Update - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Nursing Research Journal Club
07/07/2008: Radiology Rounds
Dual Energy CT for Renal Stones
Multidetector CT (MDCT) scanning using two energy levels, 80kVp and 140kVp MDCT can be used to characterize renal stone composition prior to treatment.
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07/03/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Graf Retires: MGH Pays Tribute with Tears and Testimonials
In this Issue: Chris Graf Retires - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios - The Jean M. Nardini, RN, Nurse of Distinction Award - Global Health: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate at MGH - Reiki in the SDSU - Clinical Narrative: Jennifer Miraglia, PT - Living and Working with ovarian Cancer - ESOL Graduation - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: Medication Safety - Announcements - Educational Offerings - MGH Idol
07/01/2008: Synergy- Summer '08
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Synergy: Summer edition, 2008
07/01/2008: Muscle & Nerve
Arimoclomol at dosages up to 300 mg/day is well tolerated and safe in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of arimoclomol in ALS were assessed.
06/19/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: International partnerships Bringing the Magnet-hospital Philosophy to Dubai
In this Issue: Jeanette Ives Erickson: Our Magnet Partnership with University Hospital in Dubai - Stategies for Healing on Blake 11 - Bike Week at MGH - Brian M. McEachern Extradordinary Care Award - Stephanie Macaluso, RN, Excellence in Clinical Practice Awards - Sullivan on Clinical Excellence - Clinical Narrative: Melissa DeLisle, RN - Diversity: Getting from Point A to Point B - Fielding the Issues: Advance Directives - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings
06/02/2008: Radiology Rounds
MRI for Prostate Cancer
MR imaging can be used for prostate cancer detection and is commonly recommended if cancer is suspected despite negative transrectal US and biopsy findings.
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06/02/2008: Cardiovascular Images
48 Year-Old Woman with a Left Main Coronary Artery (LMCA) Stent and Much More...
Dual source coronary CT represents a valuable non-invasive imaging tool capable of providing surveillance of LMCA stents and can also elucidate other important findings in a single examination.
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06/01/2008: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Summer 2008 issue
The Summer 2008 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, probes genomic testing, the dangers of ER overcrowding and chronic inflammation, growing bone with distraction osteogenesis, and telomeres.
06/01/2008: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Etiology of Thickened Pituitary Stalks
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
06/01/2008: Diabetes Views
DiabetesVIEWS
The Diabetes Self Management and Education Program brings you DiabetesVIEWS, a newsletter for patients offering ideas and information about nutrition, exercise, diet and lifestyle for those diagnosed with Type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
06/01/2008: DiabetesVIEWS
DiabetesVIEWS
The Diabetes Self Management and Education Program brings you DiabetesVIEWS, a newsletter for patients offering ideas and information about nutrition, exercise, diet and lifestyle for those diagnosed with Type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
05/22/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Nurse Week 2008
In this Issue: eams that work - Perioperative Nursing - Magnet hospitals: the inside story - The Vietnam Women's Memorial: triumph over tragedy - Celebrating nurses in the military - Research Day - Sleep deprivation in acute care: priority or after-thought - Surgical Nursing - Dedication of The Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research - The Yvonne L. Munn nursing research awards and dedication of The Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research - Neuroscience Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing - MGH Nursing Research Fair and Expo - Pediatric Nursing - Infusion Nursing
05/05/2008: Radiology Rounds
CT Colonography
The American Cancer Society recommends CT colonography (CTC) every 5 years as a screening option for asymptomatic adults who are at average risk of developing colorectal cancer starting at age 50.
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05/05/2008: Cardiovascular Images
Young Man with Chest Pain and Positive Cardiac Enzymes
Our case illustrates that CMR is an attractive clinical imaging modality for the non-invasive diagnosis of myocarditis.
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05/01/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Clinical Leadership Collaborative for Diversity in Nursing
In this Issue: Diversity Clinical Leadership Collaborative for Diversity Nursing - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Magnet Re-Designation - Visiting Cardiac Nursing Scholar - Friendly Visitor Program - Fathional donate Life Month - Clinical Narrative: Laurene Dynan, RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Mental-Health Care - Same Day Surgical Unit Goes Green - Chaplaincy Celebrates Eucharistic Ministers - Fielding the Issues: Patient and Family Advisory Councils - Announcements - Educational Offerings - National Healthcare Decisions Day
05/01/2008: Vision
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05/01/2008: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter May 2008
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Greetings and Salutations Newsletter May 2008
04/17/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: April is Occupational Therapy Month
In this Issue: Occupational Therapy Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Hand Hygiene - New Graduate in Critical Care Nursing Program - Rosoff Awards - Clinical Narrative: Laura Walsh, RN - Patient Education: Medication Safety - Collaborative Governance - Fielding the Issues: Serious Reportable Events - Announcements - Educational Offerings - OASIS Program
04/07/2008: Radiology Rounds
Dual Source CT for Cardiac Imaging
Dual source CT has very high temporal and spatial resolution, making it possible to freeze cardiac motion and obtain diagnostic quality images of the coronary arteries regardless of heart rate.
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04/07/2008: Cardiovascular Images
26 Year-Old Woman Presenting with Exertional Chest Tightness and Arm Discomfort
Multidetector CT is an excellent noninvasive tool, in the long-term follow-up of symptomatic patients with giant coronary aneurysms.
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04/01/2008: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Spring 2008 issue
The Spring 2008 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines the explosion of administrative costs in hospitals, suspended animation, the resurgence of vaccines, prodromal schizophrenia and fetal surgery.
03/27/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award
In this Issue: The Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: TCAB - New Dedicated Education Unit - Patient-Centered Care - The MGH Center for Global Health - Clinical Narrative: Claudine Riley, LICSW - A Day in the Life of a Social Worker - Mahoney Retires - Fielding the Issues: Ceiling Lifts - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Announcements
03/21/2008: Mindscapes, 2008, Spring
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of Mass General Psychiatry
03/06/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: African American Pinning Ceremony
African American Pinning Ceremony - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Magnet Site Visit - NICU Nursing - Clinical Narrative: Maura Ament, PT - Job Shadow Day - Nursing Research Journal Club - National DVT Awareness Month - Fielding the Issues: Gerontology Certification - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Be Fit Stair-Climbing Challenge
03/03/2008: Radiology Rounds
Interventional Treatments for Ischemic Stroke
Interventional endovascular therapies, including intra-arterial thrombolysis, mechanical disruption (thromborhexis) and clot removal (thrombectomy) offer alternatives to recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in the treatment of proximal occlusions.
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03/03/2008: Cardiovascular Images
54 Year-Old Man with an Abnormal Nuclear Stress Test
This case demonstrates the unique ability of CT angiography to easily and definitively define the inter-arterial course of the RCA originating from the left coronary cusp.
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02/21/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Coming together to talk about Quality
In this Issue: PCS Stategic Planning Implementation Retreat - Jeanette Ives Erickson: An Interview with Keith Perleberg, RN - TEAM USA Supports Strategic Initiatives - Clinical Narrative: Celine Mani, RN - NERBNA Awards - Fielding the Issues: Unit-Based Cultural Rounds - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Liz Johnson, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Professional Achievements
02/07/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Anthony Kirvilaitis Jr. Partnership in Caring Awards
In this Issue: The Anthony Kirvilaitis Jr. Partnership in Caring Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: An Interview with Gregg Meyer, MD - OT Says Thank You - Washington Recognized as Leader by Example - Clinical Narrative: Jeanne Giovino, RN - IV Nurse Day - Magnet... and Beyond - Fielding the Issues: Magnet Site Visit - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Construction Update
02/04/2008: Radiology Rounds
Minimizing CT Radiation Dose
Dedicated CT protocols are in place to minimize pediatric radiation exposure. Other strategies for minimizing radiation include avoiding unnecessary CT examinations, utilizing alternate modalities when appropriate, and using state-of-the-art CT dose reduction technologies.
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02/02/2008: Cardiovascular Images
Muscular Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
This case illustrates the potential of cardiac CT to not only definitely exclude or rule in the presence of coronary anomalies, fistulas or myocardial bridges, but also to quantify ventricular function and to detect structural abnormalities.
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02/01/2008: MGH Vision
Link for Dr. Hacohen's story in MGH's Vision Winter/Spring 2008 edition
Dr. Nir Hacohen investigates the role of genes in the immune system
01/24/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Norman Knight Clinical Support Excellence Award
In this Issue: The Norman Knight Clinical Support Excellence Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Unit-Based Performance Template - Clinical Narrative: Jeanne Elliott, RN - The Multicultural Nursing Committee - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - 'Family' Reunion on Ellison 13
01/11/2008: Harvard Medical School FOCUS
Link to Harvard Medical School FOCUS article on study led by Drs. Andrew Tager and Andrew Luster
Receptor plays a leading role in pulmonary fibrosis
01/07/2008: Radiology Rounds
Cerebral Aneurysms
CT angiography with post processing to create 3-D and maximum intensity projection (MIP) images is an excellent non-invasive method to diagnose aneurysms, while endovascular repair (coiling) offers an alternate treatment to craniotomy and clipping.
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01/07/2008: Cardiovascular Images
49 Year-Old Woman with New-Onset Exertional Dyspnea and Chest Pain
This case demonstrates the unique power of multi-detector CT to demonstrate not only the length but also the depth of a myocardial bridging segment.
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01/03/2008: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH Mourns the Loss of Katie Brush, RN, Cherished Friend and Nursing Leader
In this Issue: Remembering Katie Brush - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Magnet Re-designation - Updates from Gerontology Nursing - Clinical Narrative: Joan Bowsher, PT - Implementing Unit Based Journal Club - New Learning Culture on Pediatric Unit - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: Noise-Reduction Strategies - Announcements - Educational Offerings
01/01/2008: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter January 2008
01/01/2008: 2008 Seminar: Health Literacy and Its Impact on Risk, Quality and Patient Safety
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01/01/2008: Shaping the Future of Primary Care: A Plan for Philanthropy
01/01/2008: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Winter 2008 issue
The Winter 2008 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines how computer simulation affects the need for animal testing, 60 years of the Framingham Heart Study, RNA interference, joint replacements and the discovery of umami.
12/31/2007: Annual Report 2007
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Read about the Stoeckle Center's work to revitalize primary care through education, research, and innovation.
12/21/2007: Mindscapes, 2007, Winter
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of Mass General Psychiatry
12/20/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Our Journey to Magnet Re-designation
In this Issue: Journey to Magnet Re-Designation - Jeanette Ives Erickson: A Look Back at 2007 - Center for Global Health - Volunteer Department Pin Week - Nursing Research Journal Club - Maria C. Petrilli Oncology Nursing Awards - White 9: Celebrating Diversity - Clinical Narrative: Hilary Levinson, RN - Nutrition & Food Services: Yawkey Nutrition Team - Making a Difference - Comfort and Support After Loss - Magnet Update - Professional Achievements - Fielding the Issues: MGH Benefits Program - Announcements - Educational Offerings - MGH Outfitters
12/16/2007: Medical News Today
Link to Medical News Today article on study led by Dr. Andrew Tager
Molecular pathway appears crucial in development of pulmonary fibrosis
12/12/2007: MGH News Release
Link to full MGH News Release on study led by Dr. Andrew Tager
CIID investigators reveal a molecular pathway crucial in the development of pulmonary fibrosis
12/12/2007: Journeys
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Massachusetts General Hospital Annual Report 2007
12/06/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Moscowitz, Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver of the Year
In this Issue: Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Florence Nightingale: Founder of Modern Nursing - National Physical Therapy Month - Ron Greene Retires - Clinical Narrative: Diana Czulada, PT - Health Literacy - RN Residency Program - Fielding the Issues: Documentation and Communication - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
12/01/2007: Dystonia Update Annual Newsletter
Dystonia Newsletter 2007
The “Dystonia Update” is an annual newsletter from the research laboratories of Xandra O. Breakefield, PhD and Nutan Sharma, MD, PhD about dystonia research at Massachusetts General Hospital. In the newsletter you will learn about ongoing research projects and the people behind dystonia research, and find answers to commonly asked questions.
11/15/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Deborah Washington Nursing Spectrum Nurse of the Year!
In this Issue: Washington: Spectrum's Nurse of the Year - Jeanette Ive Erickson: An Interview with Lillian Ananian, RN - Respiratory Care Week - HAVEN Program - Magnet Update - Clinical Narrative: Jessica Smith, RN - Dempsey Retires - Team USA: Infection Control - Molly Catherine Tramontana Award - Pastoral Care Week - Fielding the Issues: Affordable Lodging - Vascular Conference - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
11/05/2007: Radiology Rounds
Multidetector CT for the Diagnosis of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
CT angiography which is comprised of noncontrast, arterial phase, and venous phase multidetector CT acquisition, has a sensitivity of about 94% for the diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia.
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11/05/2007: Cardiovascular Images
Cardiac Sarcoidosis Imitating Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
Cardiac MRI and PET scanning together confirmed the diagnosis and extent of cardiac sarcoidosis.
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11/01/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Diaz, Marquez, Receive Ernesto Gonzalez Award
In this Issue: Ernesto Gonzalez Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: OA/PCA/USA Connections - Nurturing New Nurses - Flu Shots - Excellence in Action Award - Clinical Narrative: Hillary Kocoloky, PT - Chaplaincy - Fielding the Issues: Password Self-Service Program, Two Patient Identifiers - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
10/19/2007: www.boston.com
Link to full release on Nir Hacohen receiving NIH New Innovator Award
CIID investigator Nir Hacohen receives prestigious NIH New Innovator Award
10/18/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Big Papi helps MGH celebrate Latino Heritage Month
In this Issue: Big Papi helps MGH celebrate Latino Heritage Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: On Obesity in Health Care - Bereavement Inservice Training - Fielding the Issues: Patients First: Fall-Prevention - Clinical Narrative: Kate Keller, RN - Nutrition & Food Services: Compassionate Food Service - Magnet Update - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Carol Tysienski, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
10/04/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: BLS Training for Support Staff Provides Life-saving Skills
In this Issue: BLS Training for Support Staff - Jeanette Ives Erickson: PCS Strategic Plan for 2008 - Fielding the Issues: Safe Passage During Construction - A Tribute to CPM - Clinical Narrative: Joy Bostrom, PT - Updating the MGH Mission Statement - Relaxation Channels on MGH TV - Professional Achievements - Friends of the MGH Cancer Center - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
10/01/2007: Radiology Rounds
Image-Guided Pain Management, Part 2: Steroid/Anesthetic Injections for Musculoskeletal Pain
Image-guided injection of a short-acting anesthetic and anti-inflammatory steroid can be useful in the management of patients with pain that has not resolved after conservative therapy.
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10/01/2007: Cardiovascular Images
Recurrent Scapular Pain in Elderly Woman with History of Coronary Artery Disease and Hypertension
The assessment of myocardial perfusion by cardiac MDCT suggests that a comprehensive evaluation of morphology, function, and perfusion can be achieved with a single study.
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09/22/2007: Mindscapes, 2007, Fall
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The newsletter for friends and supporters of the Dept. of Psychiatry at Mass General Hospital
09/20/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Role of Support Staff in Code-blue Situations
In this Issue: OA/PCA/USA Connections - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Academic Partnerships - Pro Tech Graduation - New Graduate in Critical Care Nursing Program - Clinical Narrative: Emily Stieglizt-Shell, RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist: The CNS Wound Care Task Force - Magnet Update - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Clinical Recognition Program Retreat
09/06/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Hand Hygiene Slogan Contest And the Winner is... " Be an ACE!"
In this Issue: Hand Hygene Slogan Contest - Jeanette Ives Erickson: An Interview with Gaurdia Banister, RN - Magnet Essay Contest - Non-Emergent Ambulance Arrivals Move to Cox Entrance - Ben Corrao Clanon Award - Perleberg Named Director PCS Office of Quality & Safety - Clinical Narrative: Debra Mahoney, RN - Wireless Internet Access for Patients and Guests - Hand Hygiene - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Transforming Care at the Bedside
09/06/2007: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2006
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2006
CARING IN ACTION . ADVANCING OUR MISSION
09/03/2007: Radiology Rounds
Image-Guided Pain Management, Part 1: Celiac Plexus Block for Palliative Pain Relief
When opioid narcotics are no longer effective or their side effects become intolerable, celiac axis block can be an effective palliative method for minimizing pain from large infiltrating pancreatic tumors.
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09/03/2007: Cardiovascular Images
Densely Calcified Pericardium in a Patient with Previous Tuberculosis
A 64-slice retrospectively ECG-gated contrast-enhanced cardiac CT was performed prior to proceeding with coronary artery bypass grafting. The imaging study revealed severe coronary artery disease.
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09/01/2007: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Fall 2007 issue
The Fall 2007 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines the aftermath of medical mistakes, calming the explosive child, protecting ourselves from bioterror, new tools in sleep medicine and epigenetics.
08/16/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH vs. BWH Blood Donor Challenge
MGH-BWH Blood Donor Challenge - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Magnet Re-Certification - Banister Named Executive Director, Institute for Patient Care - Team USA Scores Gold - Fielding the Issues: Advance Directives - The Journey from Job to Career - Clinical Narrative: Rosanne Karp, RN - Magnet Update - WACC New Discharge Site - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Liz Johnson, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygene
08/06/2007: Radiology Rounds
Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT)
Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) is an FDA approved treatment for liver metastases
from colorectal cancer.
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08/02/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH Volunteers Serving the Hospital Community Beyond All Expectations
In this Issue: MGH Volunteer Recognition Event - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Quality, Safety and Exemplary Care - Volunteer Recruitment Fair - Patient Education - RN Residency Program - Clinical Narrative: Terri West , PT - White 7 Pretty in Pink! - Spririt Flags - Oncology Nursing Fellowship - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Hand Hygiene
08/01/2007: Greeting and Salutations Newletter August 2007
07/19/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Collaborative Governance, Commitment and Carol Channing
In this Issue: Collaborative Governance - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Ten Years of Collaborative Governance - Workplace Education Program - Cronin-Raphael Award - Magnet Update - Clinical Narrative: Kara Connor, RN - Fielding the Issues: Parking - Nursing Research Journal Club - Duffy Joins Munn Center - Acute Care Documentation Project - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - AAN Induction
07/05/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: New Norman Knight Nursing Center Unveild
In this Issue: The Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Knight Center Dedication - Nardini Nurse of Distinction Award - Fielding the Issues: Pain-Management - Health Care Proxy Forms - Transforming Care at the Bedside Project - Clinical Narrative: Erin Greenler, PT - Clinical Pastoral Education Graduation - Oncology Nursing Career Develpment Award - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Kathryn Beauchamp, RN - Professional Achievements - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues II: GLBT Pride at MGH
07/02/2007: Radiology Rounds
Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Tumors
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive therapy for biopsy-proven lung tumors in
patients who are not surgical candidates due to medical conditions.
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06/14/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Jones to Lead Nursing Research
In this Issue: Jones to Lead Nursing Research - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Support Staff, a Key Pillar of MGH infrastructure - Cardiac Nursing Visiting Scholar - Magnet Update: The Forces of Magnetism - 4th Annual McEachern Award - Nutrition & Food Services: Emergency Preparedness - Clinical Narrative: Kathryn Sabo, RN - Diversity Scholarships - Remembering Annabel Edwards - New Pathway to MEEI - Quality & Safety: Responsible Physician Project - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Systems Improvement Update
06/04/2007: Radiology Rounds
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a newly discovered disease that has been associated with the use of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents in patients with severe renal disease, most commonly those on dialysis.
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06/01/2007: BROCHURE: Primary Care: A Miracle of Modern Medicine
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06/01/2007: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter June 2007
06/01/2007: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Summer 2007 issue
The Summer 2007 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, considers the doctor shortage, Alzheimer's drugs, mitochondria, the battle against hepatitis C and four paradigm-shifting strategies that improve hospital efficiency and care.
05/24/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Nurse Week 2007
If you're one of those people who thinks the word 'hero' has been thrown around so much it's lost it's meaning, you should have been in O'Keeffe Auditorium on Thursday, May 10, 2007, to hear senior vice president for Patient Care, Jeanette Ives Erickson's Nurse Week presentation, "Nurses: Everyday Heroes."
05/07/2007: Radiology Rounds
When to Select PET/CT versus Stand-Alone PET
PET and CT are complementary imaging techniques that, when used in conjunction with one another, have better diagnostic accuracy than either technique alone.
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05/03/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: This year's OT Month theme: "Serving our Military"
In this Issue: Occupational Therapy Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: On the Need for Effective Communication - Speech, Language & Swallowing Disorders and Reading Disabilities - Quality & Safety: Same / Similar Name Signs - Research: Outside the Walls of the GCRC - Nutrition & Food Services: OB Food Service - Clinical Narrative: Ann Quealy, RN - MGH Nurses go to Capitor Hill - Summer Jobs Program - In Remembrance: Elizabeth Sheehy, RN - IHP Doctor of Nursing Practice Program - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Patricia M. Connors, RN, and Kim Francis, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: Unacceptable Abbreviations
05/01/2007: A Practical Guide to Teaching and Assessing the ACGME Core Competencies
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04/19/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award
In this Issue: The Norman Knight Preceptor of Distinction Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: JCAHO an Update - Clinical Narratives: Susan Sargent, RN; Cara Taylor, RN; and Mary McKenna Guanci, RN - Orren Carrere Fox Award - Patient Education Committee: New On-Line Resource - MGH-Timilty Partnership Celebration - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Pault Arnstein, RN - Announcements - Educational Offerings - Fielding the Issues: The Center for Innovations in Care Delivery
04/06/2007: Harvard Medical School FOCUS
Link to FOCUS article on study led by Dr. Joseph El Khoury
Immune scavengers target Alzheimer's plaques
04/05/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Our Professional Practice Model a Blueprint for the Delivery of Exceptional Care
In this Issue: Our professional practice model a blueprint for the delivery of exceptional care - Articulating our professional practice model: a framework for knowledge-based practice - Our vision and values: the underlying principles that guide our work - Standards of practice: ensuring our patients received the highest quality of care - The power of a narrative culture: sharing knowledge through story-telling - Clinical Recognition and advancement - Innovation and entrepreneurial teamwork - A commitment to life-long professional development - Collaborative decision-making - Research - Patient-Centeredness
04/02/2007: Radiology Rounds
New Guidelines for Breast MRI
In March 2007, the American Cancer Society (ACS) published new guidelines for breast screening
with MRI, recommending the exam annually for women with certain risk factors and for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
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04/01/2007: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter April 2007
04/01/2007: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Spring 2007 issue
The Spring 2007 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines hospice care, prion diseases, personalized pain relief, the future of cardiac surgery and the increase in esophageal cancer.
03/28/2007: Science Daily
Link to full release on study led by Dr. Joseph El Khoury
CIID researchers reveal a role for the immune system in early-onset Alzheimer's
03/27/2007: Alzheimer Research Forum
Link to Alzheimer Research Forum article on study led by Dr. Joseph El Khoury
Microglia—Medics or Meddlers in Dementia
03/15/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: High in the Andes HAVEN Advocates Making a Difference
In this Issue: HAVEN Advocates Travel to Peru - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Conflict Management - Fielding the Issues: MGH Retirement Plan - Black History Month: A Call to Action - Clinical Narrative: Kellyann Jeffries, RN - New Graduate Nurse in Critical Care Graduation - Professional Achievements - Clinical Nurse Specialists: Tracheostomy Quality Team - Job Shadow Day - Educational Offerings - DVT Awareness Month
03/05/2007: Radiology Rounds
Incidentally Detected Adnexal Masses
An algorithm to evaluate adnexal masses with imaging is presented. The goal is to identify patients with definitely benign lesions from those that require further clinical evaluation for ovarian cancer.
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03/01/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH Heart Center 'Goes Red' for Women's Health
In this Issue: Go Red for Women's Health - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Staff Perceptions of the Professional Practice Environment Survey - Fielding the Issues: A Magnet Update - One Clinician's Path to Palliative Care - Clinical Narrative: Kathleen Egan, RN - Magnet News - Documentation - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Burn Safety
02/15/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Pet Therapy Program Celebrates Four-year Anniversary
In this Issue: Pet Therapy - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine - Fielding the Issues: Hand Hygiene - KnowledgeLink - Clinical Narrative: Sheila Brown, RN - IV Nurse Day - Hausman Fund - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Chaplaincy: Service for Peace
02/05/2007: Radiology Rounds
Contrast-Media Induced Nephropathy and Diagnostic CT
Predisposing factors for iodinated contrast media induced nephropathy (CIN) include chronic
renal insufficiency, diabetes, dehydration, congestive heart failure, nephrotoxic medications,
and age > 70 years.
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02/01/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Stephanie M. Macaluso, RN, Excellence in Clinical Practice Awards
In this Issue: Macaluso Award Ceremony - Corrina Lee, RN - Jane Loureiro, PT - Paula Nelson, RN - Angela Sorge, RN - Fielding the Issues: Expanding Medical Interpreter Services - Educational Offerings - History and Background of the Macaluso Awards
01/18/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: OA/PCA/USA Connections: Focusing on CBEDS and Hand Hygiene
In this Issue: OA/PCA/USA Connections - Jeanette Ives Erickson: PT/OT Strategic Plan - Fielding the issues: Interpreter Services - Clinical Narrative: Brenda Pignone, RN - Nutrition & Food: A Resolution for Good Health - Contact Percautions Plus - Journal Club: Ellen Mahoney, RN - MGH Heart Center - Educational Offerings - MGH Bids Farewell to Lee Niles, RN
01/11/2007: Vision
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01/04/2007: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Take Good Care Packs Help Parents Talk to Kids About Cancer
In this Issue: Take Good Care Packs - Jeanette Ives Erickson: It's All About the Patient - The MGH Tobacco Treatment Service - Clinical Narratives: Kathie Pazola, RN - Geraldine Gardner, RN - Interdisciplinary Practice: The MGH Diabetes Center - Fielding the Issues: CBEDS - Spiritual Practices: Hajj - Educational Offerings
01/01/2007: Stoeckle Center Brochure
01/01/2007: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter January 2007
01/01/2007: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Winter 2007 issue
The Winter 2007 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines using beta blockers to treat post-traumatic stress, robotic surgery, multicultural care, the Polypill and medical innovations that borrow from natural properties and processes.
01/01/2007: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Cardiac Disease in Acromegaly
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
01/01/2007: Radiology Rounds
Evaluation of Renal Masses
Small renal masses are now commonly detected incidentally during US, CT, or MRI examinations for non-urologic indications. CT and MR imaging techniques can differentiate between benign and malignant lesions.
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12/31/2006: Annual Report 2006
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12/21/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Everyone is Enjoying the New Playroom on Ellison 18!
In this Issue: Pediatric Unit Gets New Playroom - Jeanette Ives Erickson: A Look Back at 2006 - Patient Education Conference - Administrative Fellows - New Password Program - Clinical Narrative: J. Patrick Birkemose, RN - Professional Achievements - Clinical Pastoral Education - Fielding the Issues: Clinical Recognition Program Review Board - Educational Offerings - Nutrition & Food Services: Holiday Safety Tips
12/15/2006: Dystonia Update 2006
Dystonia Update 2006
The “Dystonia Update” is an annual newsletter from the research laboratories of Xandra O. Breakefield, PhD and Nutan Sharma, MD, PhD about dystonia research at Massachusetts General Hospital. In the newsletter you will learn about ongoing research projects and the people behind dystonia research, and find answers to commonly asked questions.
12/07/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: MGH Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month
In this Issue: Physical Therapy Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Patient First - Fielding the Issues: Smoking Cessation - Respiratory Care Week - Coordinated Care Clinic - Clinical Narrative: Alison Squadritio, PT - Plain Partnerships - Quality & Safety: New Laboratory Changes - Professional Achievements - Making a Difference Grants - Educational Offerings
12/01/2006: Dystonia Newsletter 2006
Dystonia Newsletter 2006
The “Dystonia Update” is an annual newsletter from the research laboratories of Xandra O. Breakefield, PhD and Nutan Sharma, MD, PhD about dystonia research at Massachusetts General Hospital. In the newsletter you will learn about ongoing research projects and the people behind dystonia research, and find answers to commonly asked questions.
11/16/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Medical Nursing: a Complex and Rewarding Speciality
In this Issue: Medical Nursing - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Patricia Benner Visit - Fielding the Issues: Flu Vaccine - Medical Nursing Practice Committee - Ushering in New Medical Nurses - Clinical Narrative: Brittany Kupferberg, RN - Magnet Conference - Quality & Safety: Safety Reports - Nutrition & Food: Holiday Survival Tips - Recognition: Hess Receives Jimmy A. Young Medal - Educational Offerings - McLeod Farewell
11/06/2006: Radiology Rounds
Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Vertebral osteomyelitis accounts for 2-4% of all cases of bone infection and is most often found in men over 50 years. This article compares the use of different imaging modalities in diagnosing the condition.
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11/02/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Pastoral Care Week at MGH
In this Issue: Pastoral Care Week - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Center for Innovations in Care Delivery - McEachern Award - Making a Difference: Linda Devaux - Ramadan - Clinical Narrative: Susan LaGambina, RRT - Recognition: Felix Ojimba, Barbara Mahoney, RN, Susan Tully, RN - 65 Plus - Fielding the Issues: New AHA Guidelines - Ballantine Award - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Burn Prevention Week
11/01/2006: Vision
Vision, fall 2006
Vision is a magazine for the MGH community, donors and friends. In this issue read how Mass General is getting ready for tomorrow.
10/19/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Latino Heritage Month Mes de herencia latina
In this Issue: Latino Heritage Month - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Celebrating our Latino Community - Fielding the Issues: Latino Heritage Month - Interpreter Services - Quality Core Measures for Heart Failure - Clinical Narrative: Marjorie Volero, RN - Ernesto Gonzalez Award - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Mary Lavieri, RN - Educational Offerings - Universal Protocol
10/05/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Peace, Shalom, Salaam Sharing a Celebration of the Hebrew and Islamic Holy Months
In this Issue: Celebrating the Beginning of Ramada / Tishrei - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research - Fielding the issues: New Inpatient Care Building - Trauma Rapic Assessment Care Unit - The Nursing Research Journal Club - Clinical Narrative: Christine Perino, RRT - Professional Achievements - Nursing Moments: Kathy DeGenova, RN - Educational Offerings - 40th Anniversary Party in the Main OR
10/02/2006: Radiology Rounds
Neuroimaging for Headache
The overall yield of neuroimaging studies for headache without accompanying neurologic abnormalities is low. This article presents the algorithm used to determine when imaging is appropriate and what modality should be used.
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09/21/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: D'Antonio Receives Corrao Clanon Award
In this Issue: Ben Carrao Clanon Award - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Institute for Patient Care - Fielding the Issues: Documentation and Communication - Lean Equipment Management System - SummerWorks Program - Service of Rememberance - New Leadership: Thomas Burke, MD - Clinical Narrative: Sheila Pallotta, PT - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Lynda Tyer-Viola, RN - Quality & Safety: Safe Hand-Offs - Food & Nutrition: Ingredients Room - New Graduate Nurse in Critical Care Graduation - Educational Offerings - Neuroscience Units Investing in the Future
09/07/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: The MGH ProTech Program: Opening Doors to New Opportunities
In this Issue: ProTech Graduation - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Collaborative Governance Survey 2006 - Fielding the Issues: Staffing Ratios - Patient Education - Clinical Narrative: Marissa Legare, RN - New Leadershiip: Eileen Flaherty, RN - New Policy: Emergency Discharge Perscriptions - Educational Offerings - Quality & Safety: Fall Reduction Program
09/04/2006: Radiology Rounds
Percutaneous Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
Image-guided biopsy is indicated for both palpable and non-palpable breast lesions suspicious for malignancy and is a cost-effective procedure that reduces the number of surgeries.
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09/01/2006: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Fall 2006 issue
The Fall 2006 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines
puberty's mystery, the brain changes caused by addiction, the pay-for-performance financial model, biofilms and a poem about anatomy.
08/17/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Providing Quality health Care Half-way Around the World
In this Issue: An Update from the Durant Fellows - Jeanette Ives Erickson: Global Thinking - Fielding the Issues: Service Improvements Initiatives - Physical Therapy: The Boston Lobsters - Clinical Narrative: Katherine O'Meara, RN - ENCARE Teaches Safety and Prevention - Staff Perceptions of the Professional Practice Environment Survey - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Marion Phipps, RN - Food & Nutrition Services: Nutrition Screening - Educational Offerings
08/11/2006: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2005
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2005
Healing - Leadership - Global Action
08/07/2006: Radiology Rounds
Evaluating Pulmonary Nodules
A detailed guideline algorithm for the management of pulmonary nodules found on chest x-ray
or CT is presented.
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08/03/2006: Caring Headlines
Caring Headlines: Carol A. Ghiloni Oncology Nursing Fellowship
In this Issue: Carol A. Ghiloni Oncology Nursing Fellowship - Jeanette Ives Erickson: The Forces of Magnetism - Fielding the Issues: Reliable Child Care - Volunteer Recognition Day - Clinical Narrative: Ann hession, RN - Professional Achievements - Educational Offerings - Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace
07/03/2006: Radiology Rounds
Adrenal Masses
Most non-functional adrenal masses can be definitively characterized with CT; functional
masses are best diagnosed by clinical examination and laboratory testing.
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07/01/2006: Annals of Neurology
Trial of celecoxib in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial to determine if celecoxib is safe and effective in ALS.
06/05/2006: Radiology Rounds
Osteomyelitis and the Diabetic Foot
A definitive diagnosis of osteomyelitis is made with bone biopsy and subsequent examination by histology and microbiology. Imaging is often used as an aid to diagnosis in patients who can't undergo the invasive biopsy procedure.
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06/01/2006: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Summer 2006 issue
The Summer 2006 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines electroconvulsive therapy for depression, personalized medicine, discoveries about anesthesia, the placebo problem and obesity and disease.
05/01/2006: Vision
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05/01/2006: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter May 2006
05/01/2006: Radiology Rounds
Aortic Aneurysms
Abdominal aneurysm size can be measured with ultrasound imaging in most patients; thoracic
aortic aneurysm size is best measured with CT.
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04/03/2006: Radiology Rounds
Neuroimaging for Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Data supports either CT or MRI under most circumstances at the time of initial dementia
assessment to identify rare pathologies such as neoplasms or subdural hematomas.
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04/01/2006: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Spring 2006 issue
The Spring 2006 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, looks at the stealth methods of natural orifice surgery, polio's return, lie detection, 25 years of AIDS and antiangiogenesis: an approach, 40 years in the making, for stopping cancer.
03/06/2006: Radiology Rounds
Imaging for Male Infertility
Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice because it can adequately demonstrate all the essential parts of the male reproductive system.
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03/01/2006: Greetings and Salutations Newsletter March 2006
02/06/2006: Radiology Rounds
Pulmonary Mycobacterium Avium-Intracellulare Infections in Women
Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of MAC infection and the criteria for diagnosis includes certain radiographic findings on chest CT examination, plus microbiological evidence.
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01/02/2006: Radiology Rounds
Imaging for Diagnosis of Appendicitis
Appendiceal CT allows for rapid and accurate diagnosis of appendicitis, eliminating unnecessary appendectomy and/or hospitalization for observation.
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01/01/2006: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Winter 2006 issue
The Winter 2006 issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines devices that save soldiers, autism activist parents, a killer called staph, face transplants and the digital hospital.
01/01/2006: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin | Effect of Obesity on Growth Hormone Secretion
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/31/2005: Annual Report 2005
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12/13/2005: Neurology
Tolerance of high-dose (3,000 mg/day) coenzyme Q10 in ALS
An open-label dose-escalation trial was performed to assess the safety and tolerability of high doses of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in ALS.
11/07/2005: Radiology Rounds
Cystic Pancreatic Lesions
Multi-detector CT and MRI can help classify cystic pancreatic lesions by morphology into four sub-types, unilocular cysts, microcystic lesions, macrocystic lesions, and cysts with a solid component.
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11/01/2005: Vision
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10/03/2005: Radiology Rounds
When Should Breast MRI Be Used?
Women at high genetic risk for breast cancer or with ≥2 first degree relatives with breast cancer may benefit from MRI screening.
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09/23/2005: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2003
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2003
COMING TOGETHER
09/05/2005: Radiology Rounds
Imaging Evaluation of Knee Pain
For knee pain evaluation, an initial radiographic (X-ray) examination should be ordered and MRI is only indicated for evaluation of pain without mechanical symptoms if unexplained pain persists for 3-6 weeks.
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09/01/2005: Proto: Dispatches from the frontiers of medicine
Proto magazine, Fall 2005 issue
The first issue of Proto, a magazine that reaches 75,000 thought leaders nationwide, examines avian flu, patient simulators, why strokes still kill, the genomic roots of mental illness and why pigs may one day fill the need for transplant organs.
08/02/2005: Patient Care Services Annual Report 2004
Patient Care Services Annual Report 2004
BELIEVING in making a Difference
08/01/2005: Radiology Rounds
Bone Density and Osteoporosis
Screening for low bone-mineral density (BMD) is appropriate and, as pointed out in a recent report of the Surgeon General, may prevent many osteoporotic fractures.
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07/05/2005: Radiology Rounds
Imaging and Obese Patients
In addition to increasing risk for the development of chronic disease, obesity is a limiting factor in radiology used in all aspects of medical diagnosis and treatment. These limitations include both logistical and image quality issues.
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06/06/2005: Radiology Rounds
Nuclear Cardiology Stress Tests for Coronary Artery Disease
Discusses the use of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging SPECT (MPI SPECT), Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging SPECT, and Myocardial Perfusion Imaging PET (MPI PET).
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06/01/2005: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Brain Injury and Pituitary Dysfunction
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
05/02/2005: Radiology Rounds
Diagnosis of Lower Extemity Deep Vein Thrombosis
Ultrasound, CT venography, and MR venography may all come into play for the diagnosis of DVT in the lower extremities.
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04/04/2005: Radiology Rounds
Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) is a very sensitive ultrasound technique for detecting focal lesions because a small volume of saline (<20 ml) is used to distend the uterine cavity in order to improve visualization of the endometrial surface.
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03/07/2005: Radiology Rounds
Management of Thyroid Nodules
The detection rate of thyroid nodules has increased dramatically because they are common incidental findings during carotid ultrasonography as well as MRI and CT images of the neck and thorax, ordered for a variety of diagnostic purposes.
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02/07/2005: Radiology Rounds
MRI Safety
MRI is generally regarded as a very safe imaging modality since it does not use ionizing radiation and because toxic reactions to MRI contrast agents are very rare. However, cardiac pacemakers, implanted cardiac defibrillators, otic/inner ear/cochlear implants, and metal
fragments in the eye contraindicate MRI.
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01/17/2005: ABC News
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Despite the unavoidability of stress, there are ways that you can tune into your body and
pick up its stress signals, such as problems sleeping, headaches and bossiness.
01/03/2005: Radiology Rounds
Screening for Hepatocellular Cancer in Cirrhotic Patients
Ultrasound imaging and monitoring blood concentrations of alpha-fetoprotein are recommended for screening for hepatocellular cancer. If ultrasound images detect a lesion or if the liver echotexture is heterogeneous, MRI is recommended for further evaluation.
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01/01/2005: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Update on Acromegaly
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/31/2004: Annual Report 2004
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11/09/2004: Neurology
A clinical trial of creatine in ALS
A randomized double-blind, placebo controlled trial on 104 patients with ALS from 14 sites to evaluate the efficacy of creatine supplementation in ALS.
11/01/2004: Radiology Rounds
Renal and Lower Extremity Contrast-Enhanced MR Angiography
Renal/abdominal MR angiography
(MRA) is a sensitive method for detecting stenoses in renal arteries as well as vascular
abnormalities in other abdominal arteries; run-off MRA is a sensitive method for detecting stenoses and aneurysms in the iliac, femoral, popliteal, and crural arteries.
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10/04/2004: Radiology Rounds
CT and MR Imaging for Evaluation of Acute Stroke
CT and MR imaging now play a significant role not only for diagnosis but also for assessing the volume of ischemic damage and amount of residual perfusion. This data, although still under investigation, plays a role in decision making on whether it is appropriate to give the patient thrombolytic treatment.
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09/06/2004: Radiology Rounds
Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Tumors in the Liver and Kidney
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) may be considered for biopsy-confirmed tumors that cannot be resected or when patients are not good candidates for surgery. RFA is most effective for tumors <2.5 cm diameter positioned away from large blood vessels and
vital structures.
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08/02/2004: Radiology Rounds
Coronary CTA
Coronary angiography remains the “gold-standard” for evaluating coronary artery disease. Coronary CTA is a non-invasive alternative to angiography for some patients.
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07/05/2004: Radiology Rounds
Evaluating Pulmonary Nodules
An algorithm aids in the selection of CT, PET, and needle biopsy for evaluating potentially cancerous pulmonary nodules.
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06/07/2004: Radiology Rounds
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
Compared with ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), MRCP is a less costly, non-invasive, and sensitive technique for evaluating the biliary and pancreatic ductal systems.
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05/03/2004: Radiology Rounds
PET/CT for Tumor Imaging
Combined PET/CT scanning is now available at Mass General. In cases where both PET and CT are needed, PET/CT offers the advantages of convenience for patients and superior co-registration of images.
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04/05/2004: Radiology Rounds
Screening for Developmental Hip Dysplasia
Radiological imaging can be a valuable adjunct to the physical examination for hip dysplasia and as a means of monitoring treatment.
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03/01/2004: Radiology Rounds
Vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty can provide pain relief and prevent further collapse of fractures that do not heal naturally. Patient selection is the critical factor in achieving treatment success.
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02/02/2004: Radiology Rounds
Risks From Ionizing Radiation in Pregnancy
Maternal health risks must dictate the need for radiation-based medical imaging during pregnancy, as exposure to ionizing radiation associated with most radiological examinations is substantially lower than that required to produce adverse effects.
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01/05/2004: Radiology Rounds
When is Imaging Helpful for Patients with Back Pain?
In the vast majority of cases, acute back pain is a self-limited condition that resolves with analgesic treatment and activity modification. The challenge is to identify red flags that would distinguish patients who should have a more intensive work-up.
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01/01/2004: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Management of Hyperprolactinemia Patients on Antipsychotic
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
12/04/2003: TheBostonChannel.com
Program Teaches Students To Manage Stress
Some of the world's most gifted students come to Harvard to become doctors, lawyers and computer scientists. But, one class teaches how to manage stress.
12/01/2003: Radiology Rounds
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Several studies have demonstrated that uterine artery embolization is a safe and effective treatment for fibroids of any size that compares favorably with the alternative treatments, hysterectomy or myomectomy.
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11/03/2003: Radiology Rounds
Urinary Tract Imaging
Multidetector CT imaging has become the gold standard for the diagnosis of urinary tract calculi, the investigation of hematuria, and the characterization of renal masses and has largely replaced both plain film excretory urography and ultrasound examinations for these purposes.
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10/10/2003: Harvard Medical School FOCUS
Link to Harvard Medical School FOCUS article on study led by Dr. Andrew Luster and colleagues
Innate signaling sparks homing of T cells
10/06/2003: Radiology Rounds
Minimizing Adverse Reactions to Contrast Agents
Although significant adverse reactions to iodinated contrast agents are rare, they justifiably arouse concern among patients, referring physicians, and radiologists. This article presents information on risk factors and protocols for minimizing adverse reactions.
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09/01/2003: Radiology Rounds
Headache - When is Neuroimaging Needed?
Based on the accumulated evidence, screening patients with isolated headache by CT or MRI is generally not warranted. This article presents guidelines for recognizing the instances where such scanning is necessary.
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08/26/2003: Neurology
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of topiramate in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter randomized clinical trial to determine if long-term topiramate therapy is safe and slows disease progression in patients with ALS.
08/04/2003: Radiology Rounds
Screening Mammography - Who Needs It? What are the Benefits?
Several very rigorous studies have directly demonstrated the benefit of mammographic screening in women over 40 and there has been a 20% drop in the death rate due to breast cancer since 1990, which can be directly attributed to screening mammography.
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07/07/2003: Radiology Rounds
Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism
Up until recently, patients with suspected pulmonary embolism were most commonly referred for ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) lung scanning. CT pulmonary angiography (CTA) is an alternate and now frequently used method of visualizing perfusion for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
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06/01/2003: Scientific American Frontiers
Meditation 101
Dr. Benson believes that relaxation not only feels good, but can help us "breakout" of destructive or negative thought patterns and open the door to different kinds of peak experiences.
01/01/2002: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Ammenorheic Bone Loss
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
05/30/2001: Psychology Today
The Science of Meditation
Meditation may help squash anxiety. The practice brings about dramatic effects in as little as a 10-minute session.
01/01/2001: Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin
Intraoperative MRI for Pituitary Tumors
The Mass General Neuroendocrine Clinical Center Bulletin shares the latest information for health care professionals about clinical and research topics in neuroendocrine conditions.
02/01/1999: Across the Board
Workplace Stress
How do you handle stress when neither fight nor flight are options?
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