Recent Posts from the Research Institute Blog

Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths on the Rise in Boston’s Homeless Population, Highlighting Need to Do More

Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths on the Rise in Boston’s Homeless Population

A study of individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston shows a worrying increase in the number of deaths due to synthetic opioids and the use of multiple substances.

Sympathy Cards Help ICU Team Process the Depersonalization of Loss During COVID-19

Sympathy Cards Help ICU Team Process Depersonalization of Loss During COVID-19

Sending handwritten cards to the families of patients who died in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a way to remember their individual stories.

Could A Hormone Produced by Exercise Hold the Key to Treating Alzheimer’s Diseas

Could A Hormone Produced by Exercise Hold the Key to Alzheimer’s Disease?

A new study shows that the exercise hormone irisin confers the cognitive benefits of exercise on the brain and could be a new therapeutic option for Alzheimer’s disease.

Discovery of Second Patient With Sterilizing Cure for HIV Sparks Hope for New Treatment Strategy

Discovery of Second Patient With Sterilizing Cure for HIV Sparks Hope

The findings could inform the development of a vaccine that could eliminate the need for daily HIV medication.